1 cup butter or margarine - 237 ml = 1/2 pound - 227 g

1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated - 237 ml = 1/4 pound - 114 g

1 cup eggs - 237 ml = 4 to 5 whole eggs or 8 egg whites or 12 egg yolks

1 cup all-purpose flour - 237 ml = 1/4 pound - 114 g

1 envelope of gelatin (unflavored) = 1/4 ounce - 7 g or 1 tablespoon - 15 ml

1 cup lard or solid vegetable fat - 237 ml = 1/2 pound - 227 g

1 medium lemon (juice) = 1 1/2 fluid ounces (3 tablespoons) 45 ml

1 cup chopped nut meats - 237 ml = 1/4 pound - 114 g