Hyperfixed Eva Needs to Measure
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Sep 19, 2024 This week, Eva Higginbotham, a neuroscience PhD and podcast producer, shares her passion for baking American recipes in the UK. She humorously explores the challenges of converting measurement standards between volume and weight, creating a baking dilemma. Eva also discusses her connections with a celebrity chef and unveils a life-changing cookie recipe from a surprise guest. The conversation highlights the importance of embracing imperfection in creativity, making baking a playful adventure while navigating the complexities of cultural measurement differences.
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Eva's Baking Problem
- Eva, a podcast producer, loves baking American recipes in the UK.
- Converting American volume measurements to UK weight measurements is frustrating due to inconsistencies online.
Volume vs. Weight
- Americans measure ingredients by volume (cups), while much of the world uses weight (grams).
- This difference causes confusion when using recipes from different regions.
Le Grand K's Insignificant Impact
- Alex Goldman initially suspected "Le Grand K", the standard kilogram, was responsible for measurement discrepancies.
- However, NIST scientist Doreen explains its changes are too small to affect baking.
