Well strange as it may seem, a pinch comes from a time when dry spices where stored in a spice box. The drawer would be opened and the spice would be “pinched” between your forefinger and thumb. Many believe it is an inaccurate measure, but the culinary arts aren’t rocket science.
A pinch, dash and a smidgen all refer to a small quantity.
The dash generally referring to a liquid dispensed from a container with a restricted opening. The “smidgeon” can refer to either and is about ½ of a pinch
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