Please review these frequently asked questions to see if your question has already been answered:

What are the measurements in these recipes?

The recipes on this site are in the Canadian Imperial measurement system, and are equivalent to US measurements. Canada converted to the metric system quite a number of years ago, but many of us “older” cooks have never really caught on to metric measurements for cooking, and modern recipes typically show both metric and imperial measurements. You can find an imperial to metric conversion chart here. Some of our “old” recipes may show package sizes in ounces, although products sold in Canada today show only metric sizes. If you are in another country and would like to convert the recipes, you can find some helpful conversion charts here. It is not recommended to undertake conversion of baking recipes unless you are experienced at doing so.

What is a square of chocolate?

Here in Canada, baking chocolate (in solid form) is commonly sold in packages of individually wrapped squares, and so recipes will call for a certain number of squares of chocolate. One square of chocolate is equivalent to 1 ounce or 28 grams.

What kind of flour should be used in this recipe?

The most common type of flour available in Canada is called “all purpose flour”. If a recipe states for “flour” then all purpose flour is called for. Many other specialty types of flour are available, such as cake flour, bread flour, whole wheat flour, etc. If a specialty flour is called for, it will be specified in the recipe.

How much is in a package of dry yeast?

Here in Canada, yeast is sold in individual packets, with yeast pre-measured to make 1 loaf of bread. Yeast is also available (and is less expensive) in bulk packages. For the type of yeast I use, 2 1/4 teaspoons is equivalent to a package. However, brands and types of yeast vary, so for best results, consult your yeast package, it will probably indicate the package equivalent or amount of yeast to use for a standard loaf of bread. Or if you are using a bread machine, refer to the bread machine manual for the recommended amount of yeast to use in your machine.

How do you freeze rhubarb?

Fresh rhubarb can be easily frozen to enjoy later on in the year, when rhubarb season is over. To freeze, simply wash and chop rhubarb stalks into recipe size pieces (e.g. 1/2 or 1 inch pieces). Pack rhubarb pieces in freezer bags or containers and place in the freezer. To use, just add the frozen rhubarb to your favorite recipe. You may need to increase the baking time slightly.