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What does this notation mean? - BarbaraS - 10-14-2009
From "The Best Clam Chowder":
1 # sized potatoes, peeled, and cubed into half inch cubes
Does it mean 1 pound?
Barbara
Re: What does this notation mean? - Gourmet_Mom - 10-14-2009
That would be yes....I'm thinking.
Re: What does this notation mean? - chef_Tab - 10-14-2009
Yes, that is the symbol for pound. So how about the rest of the recipe? I would like to judge if it is in fact the "best"!
Re: What does this notation mean? - HomeCulinarian - 10-14-2009
Correct: # = pound
Re: What does this notation mean? - Gourmet_Mom - 10-14-2009
Theresa, I'm guessing it's the one Buzz posted here: Clam Chowder- the best
Re: What does this notation mean? - BarbaraS - 10-14-2009
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Theresa, I'm guessing it's the one Buzz posted here: Clam Chowder- the best
Ah yes, that's the very one!! I want to make some for my Mom and Sis and her Hubby!
Thanks!!
Barbara
Re: What does this notation mean? - BarbaraS - 10-14-2009
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Correct: # = pound
Thanks!!
But if it's before the numerical number it means size, right?
Barbara
Re: What does this notation mean? - cjs - 10-14-2009
yes, as in can sizes #303 = 15 1/2 oz.
Re: What does this notation mean? - BarbaraS - 10-14-2009
Thanks for the info!! My Mom is looking forward to the chowder!!
Barbara
Re: What does this notation mean? - HomeCulinarian - 10-14-2009
I don't know about the can sizes. So, now it's after 5
and I'm distracted easily, so I looked for what the meaning of # really is and found an interesting website, Symbols.com that explains probably every symbol ever drawn since the beginning of time!