1 cup butter or margarine (237 ml) = 1/2 pound (227 g)
1 cup Cheddar cheese (237 ml) = 1/4 pound (114 g)
1 cup eggs (237 ml) = 4-5 whole eggs; or 8 eggs whites; or 12 egg yolks (114 g)
1 cup all purpose flour (237 ml) = 1\4 pound (114 g)
1 envelope of gelatin, unflavored = 1/4 ounce (7 g) or 1 tbsp (15 ml)
1 cup shortening (237 ml) = 1/2 pound (227 g)
Juice from 1 medium lemon = 1 1/2 fluid ounces or 3 tbsps (45 ml)
1 cup chopped nuts (237 ml) = 1/4 pound (114 g)
1 lemon rind = 1 tbsp. grated
Juice from 3 to 4 medium oranges = 1 cup
1 orange rind = 2 tbsp. grated
15 graham crackers = 1 cup crumbs