Cooking

This app is very easy to use, and most options, such as "Yields", "Substitutions", "Terms", or information on "High Altitude" cooking are simple list selections. To perform unit conversions, from the opening screen select the option "Measurement" for the kind of information you want., then choose the type of measurement, such as "Liquid", "Weights", or "Temperature", etc. Double tap on the type of unit you have, for example "quarts". A keypad will come up to enter the amount, press "Done" at the lower right. On the iPad, I usually flick through the numbers, decimal point, and character delete (i.e., "back") button to the "Done" button, and double tap the keys I want to enter. Quantities for the equivalent amount using all other system standards will be filled in. So find the amount in liters, gallons, fifths, etc. by reading the quantity beside the appropriate standard unit. There is a table index at the right for quick navigation between different categories. For example, for conversions between US and Imperial measurements, you can touch the table index at the right side of the screen and flick up or down to move to the category heading you want, then read off the quantities and units in imperial quarts. A very wide range of categories are supported, including ancient units such as firkins and hogsheads.