Some basic rules of thumb…

Some basic rules of thumb…

...when using Stevia.   Strength and sweetness? One of the main attributes of Stevia is that it is very efficient – it is 200-400 times sweeter than sugar, very little is needed to sweeten a whole batch of cake batter. The measurements in my posted recipes should be used as a guide only - Your personal sweetness preference determines how much you will add of the Stevia product you have chosen to use. Moreover, take into account that sweetness potency varies greatly between different Stevia brands. One of the most common mistakes made by people new to Stevia is using too much product and by that over sweetening the food to the point that it has such a strong Stevia after taste that a love is lost, usually one teaspoon of stevia would be equivalent to one cup of sugar. When introducing family and friends, it pays to start with a well-tested recipe you know they won’t be able to resist. Do try and let them...
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