The best type of thermometer â or the best place to insert the thermometer, in some cases â depends on your child's age. Birth to 3 months. Use a regular digital thermometer to take a rectal temperature. New research suggests that a temporal artery thermometer might also provide accurate readings in newborns. 3 months to 4 years.
Instead of using flour and butter, we just use corn flour (corn-starch in North America and maizena in most of Europe and the rest of the world). All we do is whisk the corn flour into COLD milk. Heat slowly, whisking all the while.Simmer very slowly for 5 minutes.nstead of using flour and butter, we just use corn flour (corn-starch in North America and maizena in most of Europe and the rest of the world). All we do is whisk the corn flour into COLD milk. Heat slowly, whisking all the while.
Cornstarch is used to thicken liquids in a variety of recipes such as sauces, gravies, pies, puddings, and stir-fries. It can be replaced with flour, arrowroot, potato starch, tapioca, and even instant mashed potato granules. The ingredient you are most likely to have on hand, of course, is flour, so we'll start with that. When you want 1 cup of liquid to be fairly thick, it takes 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. (A stir-fry sauce might use only 1-2 teaspoons per cup of liquid).