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Who is the 'Mother of Level Measurements' credited with standardizing the use of measuring cups and spoons in US recipes?

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Fannie Farmer

Fannie Farmer published 'The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book' in 1896. Before her influence, recipes often used vague terms like 'a handful' or 'a knob,' leading to inconsistent results.

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