WEIGHTS & MEASURES

Conversions

BAJA	GRINGO
1 Kilo (kilogram)	A little over 2 pounds
Media Kilo	About a pound
1 Litro	Slightly over a quart
1 Gram	Same weight as 1 raisin
25 Grams	1 Ounce
1 Manojo (Handful)	1/3 Cup (1 Serving)
1 Taza	1 Cup
1 Cucharadita	1 Teaspoon
1 Cucharada	1 Tablespoon
1 Piez(a)	1 Each
1 Pizca	1 Pinch
Pizca con sal	Sprinkle with salt
Sazonar con pimienta	Season with pepper
Mas o menos	More or less
Poquito mas	A little more
Poquito menos	A little less
Mervor	Boil
Freir	Fry
Frito	Fried
Cocinar	Cook
Hornear	Bake
Conservar	Keep
Helar	Freeze
Refrescar	Cool

Temperature conversions:

Celsius or Centigrade	Fahrenheit	For engineers, scientists, REALLY serious cooks or anyone who's just curious: C = (F - 32) * 5/9 F = (9/5 * C) + 32
100	212
125	257
150	302
175	347
200	392
225	437
250	482
275	527

A simple rule of thumb is to double the Celsius temperature to get Fahrenheit. As they say, it's close enough for government work.

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