Best measuring cups according to redditors
We found 381 Reddit comments discussing the best measuring cups. We ranked the 155 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 381 Reddit comments discussing the best measuring cups. We ranked the 155 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
How to get it off the plastic wrap?
These things are useful and not unitaskers!
https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Cup-Two-Adjustable-Measuring/dp/B000I21N7O
Its only $7! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015MU8U4/
The R2-D2 measure cup set is such a quirky piece to have in the kitchen!
Hopefully it's not too far off of what you're looking at..it is cheaper!
http://www.amazon.com/Exclusive-Star-Wars-R2-D2-Measuring/dp/B00JS3GG6M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421635581&sr=8-1&keywords=r2d2+measuring+cups
Not even all that novel. It's just this with a lid and without measuring gradations.
Stop with that nonsense. here is the best solution to sticky ingredients.
Use this kind of measuring cup that has a plunger: https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Adjustable-Measuring/dp/B00A2KDAIW/ref=pd_sbs_79_img_0/145-2050494-8654802?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00A2KDAIW&pd_rd_r=8e187a48-79cf-4a29-9dcd-afd7d4c5e2b3&pd_rd_w=eL5gt&pd_rd_wg=i9rtD&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=F4SSFRKZ1J9ZTTVFJC5G&psc=1&refRID=F4SSFRKZ1J9ZTTVFJC5G
That's why a true firstworlder has five sets of cups. Here, these are only $50.
It's part of a measuring cup set, the ring that holds them together:
https://www.amazon.com/Collapsible-Measuring-Cups-Spoons-Portable/dp/B01JJ55VPK/ref=sr_1_56?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1540176947&sr=1-56&keywords=measuring+cups
For all the people like me who realized a push up measuring cup was a fantastic idea, but didn’t know they existed, here it is in all its glory. Review and all. Just ordered one!
Measuring cup!
I may be able to help!
Star Wars Cook Book - Wookie Cookies
Cookie Cutters
R2D2 Measuring Cups
Vader Apron
What Airdoo said: Ingeniuso Collapsible Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons Portable Food Grade Silicone for Liquid Measuring and Dry Measuring Value Pack, Unique and Durable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JJ55VPK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_t05LybCWVDZ48
I use a Pyrex measuring cup and can get a pretty controlled pour. Most people already have one of these around the house. Not trying to dissuade anyone from getting a goose-neck, but something like this is probably the next best option if you don't have any kind of kettle.
Get one of these ASAP http://amzn.com/B0002ITQHS
Do yourself a favor and follow the instructions from now on and everything will be all right. Stray from that and there will be hell to pay.
Agreed, I have this one: http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Measuring-Sticky-Stuff/dp/B00A2KDAIW
I would never go for a manhattan shaker. They are notorious for locking up, as soon as there's a bit of liquid in the cracks (unless you buy really expensive japanese ones). They are also harder to clean than the simple two cups of a boston shaker, and the extra strainer isn't really hard to use.
I haven't used a parisian shaker, but that seems like it could do fine, but might lock up on you.
My own kit is made of a lot of individual stuff. Some from amazon, some from local shop, and some from china. If you want, I can do a writeup of where i got it, but since it's from china, it will take a month before you will receive the goods. However, the guys behind AbarAbove.com recently launched their quality bar tools line. They have a complete set of tools, which all seem to be of great quality. They have only gotten 5-star reviews so far: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LVY7VMH. It's $63 for the complete set.
Or you can just buy their boston shaker for $20, and this excellent strainer from OxO ($7), along with this measuring cup ($5)
Then you have a pretty good starter set. A fine strainer can be bought in most dollar stores locally for next to nothing, or you can find one on amazon. They are pretty much all the same, but it isn't really required if you're just starting out. I also have a bar spoon, a mixing glass and a muddler, but to be honest, I rarely use them. If you need to muddle something, use a wooden spoon or something. If you decide you really need one, look for one which is at least 6 inches long, to avoid bashing your knuckles on the edges of the shaker, or google "morgenthaler homemade muddler".
Hope your GF will be happy with your gift!
EDIT: Missed the part about you being from UK. Here's an updated list. I'll let the other one be for any americans who might wander through here.
Seeing as there is a shipping charge, I probably wouldn't go for the OXO Strainer unless there's something else that you need from the american amazon. The one from the Homekeros set should be adequate.
For measuring cups
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002ITQHS/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1452370222&sr=8-2&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=2+cup+measuring+cup&dpPl=1&dpID=51XVPV836HL&ref=plSrch
They're meant for cutting up herbs in the kitchen.
https://www.amazon.com/RSVP-SNIP-Herb-Scissors/dp/B000TYKWMI
Direct Amazon link.
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4.99 with free shipping It's a jigger, make repeatably good cocktails for the rest of your life.
Asked frequently. It's a ring for holding measuring cups and spoons in this set
https://www.amazon.com/Collapsible-Measuring-Cups-Spoons-Portable/dp/B01JJ55VPK
OP -- Just to clarify, do you mean one of these? Because A, it's advertised as microwavable. B, almost everyone I know has this brand and microwaves it all the time, including myself, and I want to make sure the future mass cleansing of my kitchen from Pyrex is justified.
I can't go back to a regular jigger, this has so much flexibility. Apparently they make a stainless steel one too.
Cup fractions, tablespoons, ounces, millimeters, and easy to squeeze just as much citrus juice as you need.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Angled-Measuring-Clear/dp/B00FYL4MPY
Buy yourself a shaker, and an accurate measuring cup/jigger. I like this one.
Some options:
There are many more options. The tempatation will be to buy a bunch of shitty liquors and liqueurs. They will not taste good. I really recommend trying a smaller number of nicer things. This goes for things like beer, too. Anything will get you drunk, but alcohol can also taste amazing - don't miss out on that aspect.
Until we in the US get on the metric train, you could order a set of US measuring cups on Amazon or something. They are usually cheap. I purchased a kitchen scale so that I can make recipes from the rest of the damn world.
Dry (cups): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L9X2CWQ/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_ucZkDbHES4J77
Dry (spoons): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L9X3CHU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_adZkDbRS4DK3P
Liquid: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000CCY1Y/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_maZkDbMZ1NZ7C
We splurged on the Allclad cups & spoons a few years back, as we had a Williams Sonoma gift card to use up. They are very solid and will certainly last a lifetime. We're happy with them, other than if you want to say do 1/2cup with the 1 cup. There is writing on the inside that I believe will wear down in the years to come. For now it's ok, but it's not etched into the stainless... just printed.
https://www.amazon.com/All-Clad-Stainless-Measuring-Cookware-5-Piece/dp/B0001ACKWU
Oooh. I would suggest some fancy ingredients like some Nielsen Massey vanilla paste (I have the gigantic 1 quart size myself and it's pretty much my favorite thing ever) or some Valrhona cocoa powder or feves (fancy chocolate chips). Some high quality measuring cups like these ones from All Clad would probably make her over the moon (as others have said, you can never have enough measuring cups and spoons, and heavy-weighted ones like those are a delight to use). You can round out your gift with a few cookbooks you think she might like -- some suggestions are the Hummingbird Bakery Cookbook (since you mentioned she makes lots of cupcakes), the Tartine Cookbook (I love this one), and Rose Levy Berenbaum's Cake Bible or Heavenly Cakes.
You want to do something in the kitchen.
That's fabulous!
But if you don't know your quantities well at cooking, it can become a disaster!
That's why it is utterly essential to have something like this
How easy was that?
Measuring cup! It's on my Home Things wish list :) I would like this because my brother ruined mine after I only had it for a month, lol! How easy was that?
Thanks for the contest!
Or better yet, [use the right tool for the right job.] (https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Cup-Two-Adjustable-Measuring/dp/B000I21N7O)
Adjustable Measuring Cups are perfect for things like honey that don't leave containers on their own well.
OMG I love Alton Brown's stuff!!! I've never made any of his recipes yet THOUGH I do have one of his cool measuring cylinder things.
[herb shears] (https://www.amazon.com/RSVP-SNIP-Herb-Scissors/dp/B000TYKWMI)
"Misfit! This is a true emergency! I hear some noise under my window and I am afraid it might be a monster! Please hurry! It is right where our trash cans are so it must be some sort of trash monster!!"
and Misfit and Shadow appear just in time to discover an adorable raccoon digging juice boxes out of the trash can...
Under $20
gingerbread pan
Under $5
measuring cup
I had a similar set of restricted circumstances a while ago, and I settled on a Dark 'n' Stormy. Two ingredients: black rum and ginger beer. Doesn't require a garnish, although a lime wedge is nice. If you can keep the ginger beer cold, you don't necessarily need ice.
They're pretty easy to make. I got this measuring glass, drew a dark black line in marker at the 2 oz line. It's 2 oz of rum, and then 5 oz (one full glass) of ginger beer. Done!
I'm not going away to school, but I am a college student.
I think these measuring cups are super cute and useful. I'd keep mine out on the counter as decoration since they are so cute.http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Cup-Measuring-Matroyshkas-Cups/dp/B002L162FS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=2GLREC2K12870&coliid=I1OD9M7AISKW37
I used to have the ice cream maker attachment for the kitchen aid stand mixer. It was great to be able to make ice cream in about 20 min.
Something much more modest, I got these adorable nesting doll measuring cups as a housewarming gift and I just love them! They are decorative and functional. It’s really handy having a 2/3 and 3/4 measuring cup handy too.
You could get some cute kitchen gadgets like this pan, Nessie ladle, kitty measuring cups, Dinosaur pasta thingy. If your kitchen has a window some cute curtains might help? Or cute kitchen towels. A cute apron maybe? If you're wanting to revamp the kitchen, maybe paint the walls a new color? Or swap out the handles on the drawers and cabinets
Yeah, they're just normal measuring cups for baking/cooking... like this
Here you go, friend! They're mainly just cute, tbh, but they can be helpful when learning to eyeball things.
Powder them in a coffee grinder to talc. Store in airtight glass. I use tiny measuring spoons. If you have a sensitive scale, see how much each weighs. Start with the smallest size. These are what I mean:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00KH9PSNI/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498013840&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=smidgen+measuring+spoons&dpPl=1&dpID=41aIIQ8F6PL&ref=plSrch
So the Emsa Perfect Beaker doesn't count? Because I love mine.
The [Oxo angled measuing cups] (http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-3-Piece-Angled-Measuring/dp/B0000CCY1Y/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1404230464&sr=1-3&keywords=measuring+cup) aren't bad either, but I'm much on the side of the beaker.
For other things, especially really viscous stuff like peanut butter or honey though, you can't beat the [adjustable measuring cups] (http://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Cup-Two-Adjustable-Measuring/dp/B000I21N7O/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1404230554&sr=1-3&keywords=measuring+cup+plunger). Except for the fact that none of them seem to have a good solution for not having the measurements wipe off other than be really freaking careful what you use it with.
We use these for cooking in our home. They're fucking incredible. They have many different types of measurements going all the way around, and a lid/seal for shaking things once they've been measured.
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I recommend something like these OXO Measuring Cups/Jugs, as they have both Cups and Milliliters on them and should be easily accessible to you in the US. I live in Europe and use the metric system, but these come in real handy when I'm doing American recipes that call for Imperial Cups.
As for spoons they're exactly the same as in the US, since they're both based on Milliliters. A tablespoon in Norway is the same as a tablespoon in the US.
EDIT: Just realized you said you didn't want measuring cups with both types of measurements on them, sorry! They're still really handy measuring cups tho :)
This is just a really old-school angled measuring cup, you read them from the side while pouring, they've been around forever, the later designs you can read from top.
Hope this https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-2-Cup-Angled-Measuring/dp/B00005RKOE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497264546&sr=8-2&keywords=angled+measuring+cup works, but if not it's called Angled Measuring Cup. I saw a buzzfeed article about interesting and useful kitchen gadgets and loved the idea!
Sorry I'm on mobile and can't remember how to do links lol
My honest opinion: If you can read, you can cook. Literally. Basic cooking is simply reading instructions and following them. Once your comfortable with how things taste together, timing, and what spices taste like, then you can move on to more advanced dishes.
I think a fun part of learning to cook is gearing up. Since most people here will give you a grocery list, I'll give you a list of helpful items that I use daily.
The knife if a bit on the pricey side, but trust me when I tell you it's worth it. You only need 1 and as long as you hand wash and dry regularly, it can last forever. Sharp knives won't cut you as often as a dull knife that sometimes slips.
I assume you have basic dishware and silverware, so I've only included common cooking items.
Hope this helps! I'll update if I can think of anything else you'll need.
I'm not sure if mine are Oxo brand, but I would highly recommend angled measuring cups, they are so much more convenient to use.
I have the Pampered Chef version of these measuring cups I love using these since I can see what I am measuring much better.
My mama got us a Soda Stream and it has saved gobs of money on energy drinks and pop. I think that the majority of the sodas taste better than their more expensive counterparts and they contain way less sugar!
While I do not have one of these; I am thoroughly convinced that I NEED one. =)
Edit: Let's do it in the kitchen.
I got so excited I forgot the raffle phrase :p
You're gonna need a can opener I chose thus one because my wife can only use one hand.
You can never go wrong with a good sturdy measuring cup
Measuring spoons are handy to have too.
And lastly since its your first place so you'll probably be eating a lot of pasta if money is tight so you'll need a good strainer
We get a lot of equipment questions here, so I wanted to add that when buying equipment, build quality is important, but also key is design quality. For example, stainless steel measuring cups are garbage if they look like this. You want the handle to be aligned with the top of the cup so you can sweep your dry ingredients starting from the handle and going across. Any handles that don't allow that are poorly designed.
This from my kitchen wishlist.
Thanks for all the fish.
Enjoy puggy! Pyrex Measuring Cup would be sweet! Thank you both for the contest!
I prefer to use something like this.
Ayy I did a search. These are NOT herb cutters. It's just for baby food.
See https://www.amazon.com/RSVP-Blade-Scissors-Protective-SNIP/dp/B000TYKWMI
Herb scissors are sharper.
Found em! Appropriately, Herb Scissors.
Can be found here (seems like it's not worth buying, glass is too thin): http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0015MU8U4/ref=s9subs_c3_img2-2871_g1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=088Z44RH0S8TCGZS5YHD&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=278240301&pf_rd_i=507846
Go to your nearest big box store and pick up a small measuring cup and an eye dropper. Each should have measurements in ml. These will make measuring a breeze. Depending on which method you're using, follow either of the top two links from their website respectively. Each measurement is based off one gallon. For example, if you're doing simple recirculating, you would use 10ml per gallon for week 3. Keep your proportions. Using week 3 again you'd use 10ml of micro, 10ml of gro, and 5ml of bloom. The instructions say to change your nutrient solution every 7-10 days. Since my plants don't seem to use a full serving in 7-10 days, I switch up my proportions and do a half or a quarter serving so my ppm isn't too high. My feeding would be 5ml of micro, 5ml of gro, and 2.5ml of bloom. Follow Lotus' advice and keep your pH between 5.5 and 6.5 or do a google search for optimal hydro pH range of your plant. Always start with micro.
I used to have the Anchor Hocking measuring glass but the markings started to chip off with extensive use.
http://www.amazon.com/Anchor-Hocking-5-Ounce-Measuring-Glass/dp/B001QYAGO4/ref=pd_bxgy_k_img_y
Who says something can't be both arty and sciency? I feel like these could be for both! For art! For science!
I don't think it was a gag gift, but I got these measuring cups from one of my best friends and I was less than excited (after she left). I put them on my counter next to my stove so she could see them when she came over, and feel happy with her gift. I now use those dang cups almost every day! LOL! It is just so handy to have them there, and I love that they don't have too big of a footprint on my counter. : )
Sure! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004115B8U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_F6ZMybABTFKJW
Cat baking theme here: Cat measuring cups, Cat Timer, cat rolling pin, cat cookie cutters
Happy Birthday!!! :)
I would really love to have this to help me with some changes I'm trying to make for the better right now.
Happy Zambambo!
Thanks for the contest! :)
herroooo. hope you had an excellent weekend.
im going to guess your favorite animal is a sloth because theyre adorable
this from your list because its adorable and its so perfect for spring and this from mine
I would love this (from my "under $10" WL) because I am trying to lose weight and I think it would help me not to overeat!
Thanks for the contest!
Don't get down because of lack of sales. You are doing this when you are 23yr old and not when you are already burdened with life ahead. So, pat yourself in the back for a great start. And, tighten your belts.
My notes/questions:
Hope this helps.. I spent my time majoring in marketing in MBA and do website/search engine stuff as a hobby. You seem to have a decent product, but need to sharpen your focus and refine your USP.
edit:grammar
While I can't help much with the cake, as an ex-pat living abroad I'd really suggest you get a book using the local ingredients and quantities - it'll make your life a lot easier. Apart from the measurements, ingredients vary too - self-raising flour is the main one I'm thinking of, but things like butter are often more or less salty, bacon's got more or less fat, etc. And that's assuming you can even get the ingredient, of course...
Edit:
If you really want to use a cup as a measuring instrument, just use a small glass filled to a bit below the brim. (Most small glasses IME measure out at about 250-300ml volume, which is about right). I wouldn't bother trying to change them to grams. Also, Amazon.fr will no doubt be overjoyed to sell you a set of measuring cups, they'll probably cost less than €10. (For example: http://www.amazon.fr/Miniamo-Brights-Lot-cuill%C3%A8res-doseuses/dp/B007J3JR4G/ref=pd_cp_201_4?ie=UTF8&refRID=121F3MR86GBXC2SCKHF0 )
Your cake... A burnt top and runny inside suggests you made a mess of the temperature conversion and ran the oven too hot. Or your oven runs hot. The recipe itself looks pretty foolproof, and shouldn't be too dependent on local ingredients.
[Never posted a link on here so here is goes]http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B007J3JR4G/ref=asc_df_B007J3JR4G13340884?smid=A2RFJAVZ4MIOLV&tag=hydra0b-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B007J3JR4G&hvpos=1o3&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1118327594150455559&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=
You can get plenty of measuring cups/spoons (in cups) in the UK. I've got these in my kitchen.
i use one of these - https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Adjustable-Measuring/dp/B00A2KDAIW
Try one of these measuring cups with sweet plunger action.
The big thing while cooking with smaller amounts of cookwear is to keep soapy water in the sink and wash stuff right away so it's ready to go when you need it. You don't need multiple knives: just wash it quick, wipe it dry, and use it. Same with measuring stuff (just be smart about measuring dry before wet as well)
I'm also assuming that you have Plates/flatware/bowls/etc. Make sure to have enough bowls (I like Corelle ware for cheap and durable) to do your mise en place to quickly reuse the limited measuring cups.
I absolutely LOVE to cook, I'm obsessed with food, and learning to cook, and I'm currently learning to bake. I mean, I did pretty much learn the basics when my parents were raising me at home, but I didn't go all out of my way to learn much more than that since I wasn't really that into sweets once I was out on my own. Now that I'm all grown up, my first husband and I made really good money so if we wanted dessert we just bought it, but my family now, my second husband and children, we are a lot more on the poverty level, so I'm learning to REALLY bake. And I LOVE it!!! It's actually a lot of fun!! I'm currently knee deep in a ton of fruit, and trying to figure out how to bake it all into something delicious!! Anyway, I have tons of baking stuff and food items on my list, but one thing on my list I super need are measuring cups and spoons! Here's an under $30 example that looks like it'd help me out quite a bit!
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EZQQEMS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1AE4COXKLBCF8&coliid=I1OQ2UA362Z7VN&psc=1
I don't know if you need utensils, but these will certainly come in handy.
I also don't know if you have bed stuff, but this should keep you comfy.
I think whatever you wind up using will get funky if you're not washing it enough. I use this for mixing drinks at home. I just put it in the dishwasher.
Unless you are looking to look fancy don't waste your money. Just go to amazon/walmart and find a shaker tin, all-in-one "jigger", and a pint glass from your local cabinet. That is really all you need to get started.
If you want to add on some stuff just to make life easier you can get a bar spoon, muddler, strainer, fine strainer (get rid of those ugly ice bits), and a citrus juicer.
Save your money for alcohol to make more drinks!
I have a 2 oz measuring cup from Oxo and it's perfect for measuring oils. I can clearly see up to half an ounce.
I use a small OXO angled measuring cup that I got from Bed Bath and Beyond for ~$5.
Here's some ideas:
IDEA ONE
Star wars water bottle or this one to hydrate in style after his fitness routine with this storm trooper fitness shirt to wear while he exercises.
IDEA TWO
Star Wars Coffee mug to go or Star Wars Coffee Mug for staying in | Option 2 and if you want to spruce it up, add his favorite coffee or coffee gift card.
IDEA THREE
Star Wars Measuring cups to portion control his healthy food/ingredients.
Yeah, all star wars themed but I tried to incorporate fitness, coffee, and healthy eating. I hope you like and this helps. Kittens! Inspired by Kittens!
Maybe some budtenders can, but most are full of BS when it comes to advising customers. They act like they know what they're talking about, but usually don't.
My recommendation is to buy some high THC weed and also some high CBD/Low THC weed and then play around with mixing them until you get the right head. Even better if you get three strains into the mix. For me, a good sativa, a good indica, and some CBD-heavy weed.
That way you can experiment and learn what you enjoy/need at any given time, and then mix up the right stuff when loading your vape or pipe. I use a very, very tiny spice measuring spoon set to measure it out. The ones labeled drop, smidgen, pinch, dash, and tad. Here's a link:
https://amazon.com/New-Star-Foodservice-42924-Stainless/dp/B00KH9PSNI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1468181696&sr=8-6&keywords=spice+measuring+spoons
Mixing up blends is far superior to trying to find the perfect strain. Make your own.
Thanks! $40 f'ing dollars for then? Smh. Appreciate you looking out though!
Actually, using that size as a guide, I was able to find a bunch on Amazon for much cheaper, thanks!!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KH9PSNI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_pi6sDbTH2P08P
There's also disposable ones on there.
I found some measuring teaspoons that go down to 1/64 tsp in size: https://www.amazon.com/New-Star-Foodservice-42924-Stainless/dp/B00KH9PSNI/ref=sr_1_3?crid=35572UTDJKOQ3&keywords=1%2F32%2Bteaspoon%2Bmeasuring%2Bspoon&qid=1569616528&s=home-garden&sprefix=1%2F32%2Bteaspoon%2Bme%2Cgarden%2C176&sr=1-3&th=1
Hoping that 1/16th or 1/32nd will be the perfect amount!
I was mainly pointing out that measuring by weight is far more accurate than volume regardless of unit. Of course for some things like water or butter volume is fine. But for flour, sugar, and irregular things like chocolate chips/fruit weight is much preferred. Really doesn't matter what the unit is as long as it gets the point across.
Although I admit, as a US baker I have far more utensils with cups/fl oz than ones with milliliters, deciliters or centiliters.
[This is my preferred tool] (https://www.amazon.com/Emsa-Perfect-Beaker-with-Seal/dp/B00004R92L) for measuring out ingredients by volume since it has all the major units both metric and US. Also works well for scaling ingredients too! Although I wouldn't pay $10 for it, I think I only paid 4 or 5 for mine.
I actually just use a measuring cup and it works really well for pourovers. I honestly have just as much control over how much is poured and it has a steady controlled stream.
To keep the water hot I'll just pour a little in the cup, pour over the coffee how much I need right away, if I have to wait for water to go down on the pour over cone, then I'll add some hot water from the kettle to keep it hot, then continue.
Measuring cups, wet and dry, and measuring spoons. I have these wet cups, and they're great. Also might want to pick up a garlic press. I have one sort of like this, and it's the best one I've used. Very sturdy, easy to clean, presses more garlic than any other I've ever used.
if you are doing gift cards, i need to add to my savings for a bike trailer. i finally got my hands on a bike, but without something to put the kids in, i'm still stuck. if you're doing items only, These measuring cups from my kitchen WL would be used daily.
oh and where's the aspirin , seriously? man i've got a headache.
Living in a dorm or small apartment? A 1-quart Pyrex (or similar) measuring cup.
But I'm not going to be baking, you say. No doubt. But in the event you eat/drink any of the following:
It's an optimally sized bowl for most of these items in that even if it's larger than necessary it's not so large or oddly shaped that it gets in the way. You can carry the cup, you can eat standing up because you can hold the handle. It's nuke proof and not too hard to wash (pro tip, you can use baking soda to wash dishes - it's the best way to get tea/coffee stains out of mugs when you don't have access to a dishwasher, e.g. in a dorm). I don't remember why I got one my first year of college but I used the hell out of it. Not sure if the one I have now is the same or not but I do know that over a decade later I still use it quite a bit (still love some ramen noodles).
This is what I tend to do. I learned early on that those 4c Pyrex measuring cups are freaking brilliant in a dorm room (or life in general). You can cook pretty much anything in those things if you're clever about it.
I'm really interested in any tips on DME storage.
My pro tip is to measure out the DME into one of these large pyrex measuring cups before adding it to the boil -- it's easy to get rid of any 'cotton candy' and dissolve all of the DME in the boil by just immersing the cup into the boiling water/wort. Or use any heat-resistant bowl.
I have those measuring cups. The only thing I don't like about them is that the handles bend too easily. Eventually, they'll just break off. At that price, they aren't terrible, but not BIFL in my opinion. All-Clad makes a set of measuring cups that look and feel like they will really last. I don't own these, but I've physically handled them at least. These aren't for the budget conscious though.
> The Allclad skillet is way overpriced compared to the identical Cuisinart.
Cuisinart is made in China, while Allclad is made in America. Like many things made in China, Cuisinart will depend much more on batch quality and whether someone's trying to line their pockets by cutting costs on materials that you won't run into with a "brand" that has an image to keep.
As an example of Chinese made goods cutting corners on materials, look no further than All-Clad's kitchen utensils:
http://www.amazon.com/All-Clad-Stainless-Measuring-Cup-Set/product-reviews/B0001ACKWU/ref=cm_cr_dp_qt_hist_one?ie=UTF8&filterBy=addOneStar&showViewpoints=0
You can purchase well made ones that are actually stainless steel, but you're gambling that they didn't make them out of carbon steel.
Thanks for the contest! :D I've been wanting this and/or this (so I can paint my kitchen table, lol) for awhile! My add-ons are boring. :P Haha.
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Pyrex measuring cup.
Never had a problem with it.
It's all about the karma!
This would be a neat addition to my kitchen arsenal. :) Thank you!
Brew tea in the cup. No pouring necessary.
Or maybe the stunning improvement to the cup with a handle, is the cup with a handle and a pouring spout.
I don't have a liquid measuring cup.
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It's really not that big of a deal. I have this. It has metric and standard units.
Before I got a goose-neck kettle I used a glass measuring cup with a pour spout (e.g. this one) I don't know how much improvement you would get over straight from the kettle, but it's worth a shot. Heat loss can be combated by using boiling water to begin with or by pre-warming the vessel.
This is the one I have that I found at Walmart for about the same price. It works great
I've never used a gravy separator, but I've used a glass measuring cup for coffee many different times in a microwave. The gravy separator is a great idea! I would recommend go with the simex as it's borosilicate glass.
In regards to boiling water in a microwave, I would suggest putting a chopstick in the cup for safety as it's heating. The chopstick will break the water's film, allowing it to "roll", and prevent it from being super-heated and exploding.
My favorite animal is a capybara! They're like giant, dog-sized guinea pigs and they love to swim. So cool!
E: Item under $10: These silicone baking cups
Item under $5: Pyrex glass measuring cup
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1 cup is generally 8 ounces. Dry measure is usually measured in the individual cups. Liquid ingredients are usually measured in the glass or plastic measuring cups such as these
https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Prepware-2-Cup-Glass-Measuring/dp/B0002ITQHS/
dry usually is measured in this style cup so that it can be leveled off mostly for baking where measuring has to be precise.
https://www.amazon.com/KitchenTour-Heavy-duty-Stainless-Measuring-Handles/dp/B01N2JYN6Y/
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Hope this helps a little.
This has some good ideas of how to "Adulting So Hard"...
So here's my suggestions:
...and here are my actual suggestions:
Good luck with the house! :D
measuring cup
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Only 3... you have some super-awesome things on your list, though!!
I use a two-cup Pyrex measuring cup. It's about the width of what the article recommends to use. This one: Pyrex Prepware 2-Cup Glass Measuring Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ITQHS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NQGXCbZ9SR2P7
You look wonderful today, did you do something new to your hair?
You should get this can opener is made of good thick steel, it's heavy in the hand and I have never had a problem opening a can with one. Bonus, it has a bottle opener on it.
And this is an excellent liquid measuring cup.
You may also want some of the following:
Hand soap for the kitchen and bathroom sinks, hand towels.
You need basic first aid stuff, like adhesive bandages (band-aids) and rubbing alcohol, good tweezers. Include basic pain meds, stuff for an upset stomach, allergy meds, or any prescription medications you need.
Sponges and scrub brushes. If you want to use a swifter type thing, I'd like to recommend this I have used it to clean offices and it works. The handle is pretty heavy duty and you can make or buy extra cleaning cloths, then you just put them in the washer.
Oh a colander, I will admit I picked that one because it's cute.
I love my rice cooker I use it to steam vegetables or cook rice at least once a week. I have the larger version but that one would probably work, or the larger one.
I could use one of the following: Notebook or Scissors or a Book.
I keep this guy on hand for pouring jobs. Most of the time I don't even really wash it -- I just immediately rinse it with hot water and put it back on the drying rack.
As for physics, try using a spoon or something to guide the liquid you're pouring.
Just to add to warwatch who had most of what was on my list:
Some of this depends on how much cooking you are planning to do, but it's all pretty essential in my experience.
I'm not going to say the obvious like knives, basic cookware and large kitchen appliances. If you're in this subreddit, chances are you already have those. Instead I will tell you about my not so obvious but much beloved kitchen gadgets.
A set of nesting tempered glass bowls. Mix ingredients in the big or medium ones, mise en place with the little ones, serve things like tossed salad or mashed potatoes also in the big ones. If you need a bowl, chances are one of these will be the right size, and because they're glass they don't hold on to odors or stains like plastic does.
The Wonder Cup! If your recipe doesn't have weight measurements and you're measuring something like molasses or peanut butter that would be a pain in the ass to get out of a normal measuring cup, Wonder Cup will be your salvation. I would not want to make peanut butter cookies or BBQ sauce (I like molasses in mine) without my Wonder Cup.
Following the same theme, my Mini Measure, aka that measuring shot glass thing. Measures in mL, fluid oz, teaspoons and tablespoons. Sure, you can use a measuring spoon, but I'm kind of clumsy and tend to spill those. Lot less spillage with my little shot glass.
Silpats. I bake a lot of cookies. Grease flat out doesn't work as well and I have almost lost several sheets of raw cookies due to parchment paper slipping and sliding around. Silpats stay where I fucking put them.
Wire baking racks, I prefer the kind that have a grid of wires as opposed to wires only going one way. Thin cookies have a tendency to slide through the latter.
A KitchenAid stand mixer, I could not make meringue or lebkuchen (German spice cookies, the dough is really stiff) without it.
Probe thermometer, I have a Lavatools one and it works quite well. Is the lamb done? I dunno, poke it and find out!
Digital kitchen scale that easily switches to different units. I freaking love European recipes, weighing my ingredients is so much faster and easier than messing with five different measuring tools.
You can cut butter into flour with knives or a fork, but it's easier with a pastry cutter. Several of my go-to baking recipes require cutting butter into flour, if you don't bake much you probably won't use it as much. Also excellent for making egg salad.
Garlic press! Given half a chance I would put garlic in every savory dish I make. I adore garlic.
Tongs
Mixing Bowls
Ceramic Knives
How to Cook Without a Book
Kitchen Timers/probe thermometer
Plunger style measuring cup
I prefer MEDIUM!
I'll invite a newbie to have dinner with me. So c'mon /u/ktwat, join me!
Herb Scissors!
No soup for you!
Thanks for the contest!
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Herb scissors! I freaking hate chopping herbs, so these kind of took my breath away.
Not a huge need, but this simplifies my life greatly.... because I live on tacos.
But THIS would get my kids damned clothes off of the floor. :/ that would rock.
Try Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Equal-Measure-Measuring-Cup/dp/B0015MU8U4/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top
Currently unavailable, but you got a name for it now.
out of stock on amazon will keep looking
here ya go!
They are definitely good for squeezing juice. They're even good for measuring as long as you know which parts to avoid. I like the tall (4-5oz) shot glass looking measuring glasses (like this, though I don't have this one in particular) which cost about the same but are less convenient because they don't have the handy angle.
I like baking too!
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You didn't mention a dollar limit, so I'm not sure which one to link, so here's like five. One Two Three Four Five
Number five actually has the word "Cake" in it!
I thought these were adorable. :)
Cute cat bag
Or perhaps some Kitty measuring cups
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Thanks! I'd have to say these adorable cat measuring cups because they are so cute but who needs measuring cups that look like an animal? No one, but who wouldn't want them!
These fat cat measuring cups would be useful (and adorable), but not necessary. I hope your training is going well.
Hmm, I love my meat grilled, not so much fried.. I love it juicy too so rare ish.. I love grilled chicken & shrimp. only person on here i've had dinner with really is /u/bethanne00 & /u/kairiserene.
These are cute measuring cups. Meow
No soup for you!
You shoudl get this Meal portion thingy because measuring out that shit is hard! And also this plushy Wall-e because it is just adorable!
Off my list a phone case
This portion control tool is very handy!
There is a calculator here: https://www.genesisfoods.co/calorie-calculator
I have around 500ml of water, and around 40-50ml of double cream, depending on my mood. I could use more and be within my calorie count.
I use this blender, which has a 600ml bottle.
Avoid blenders that only have 500ml, as you'll struggle to get the right consistency.
You'll also need some scales. I strongly suggest some digital ones. Put the bottle on, reset the weight to zero (so the bottle isn't counted), and put in 50g of powder.
Then add cream / water.
I use these measuring cups to get a good indication of how much I'm using. Generally, I stick to the 14ml one, and use it multiple times to get what I want. The 5ml is useful for MCT oil measurements (take this one slowly!)
You can even use the scales to measure the cream once you've worked out how much it weighs! Different creams weigh differently, so I can't give you a figure for that one.
I don't have 3 shakes a day. I generally have a black coffee early in the morning (8am), a shake late morning (10-11am), another around 3-4pm and then actual food on the evening / night. Salad / meats / cooked veg. The only thing I have to be careful with is gravy, as most supermarket stuff can be a bit high on carbs, so water it down plenty and use the cups above to measure it out. As long as you stay within your carb count, it's fine.
The rest is just learning what products you can and can't eat and understanding how keto works. Don't get disheartened if you stall etc.
Psst... This would work even better:
Never posted a link on here so here is goes
Never posted a link on here so here is goes
Don't have all the answers but for ingredients like honey you can get something like this...
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Adjustable-Measuring/dp/B00A2KDAIW
look around and you might find a better (cheaper) choice.
Or you could get something like this.
OXO Good Grips Measuring Cup for Sticky Stuff
Something similar to this might help, pack it in then push it out
OXO Good Grips Measuring Cup for Sticky Stuff, 2 Cup https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A2KDAIW/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_3kj4wbG4FN0DP
Theyre really nice for ingredients like peanut butter, sour cream, mayo, honey... anything youd have to scrape out of a regular measuring cup, it does most of the scraping for you.
https://smile.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Adjustable-Measuring/dp/B00A2KDAIW/
Ah I totally misunderstood that but no need for the downvote (if that was you).
Looks to be this measuring cup: https://smile.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Adjustable-Measuring/dp/B00A2KDAIW
i have never met a recipe that compensates for the residue on the measuring cup. using the measuring cup to measure the oil ingredient of the recipe before measuring viscous ingredient will also work (if its a option). also there are also adjustable measuring cups like: http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Measuring-Sticky-Stuff/dp/B00A2KDAIW
they do a pretty great job of leaving no residue
Get one of these
I bought this set and it came with a dash, a pinch, and a smidgen measuring spoons.
Buy a measuring cup set?
https://www.amazon.com/Prepworks-Progressive-Ultimate-19-Piece-Measuring/dp/B00EZQQEMS/ref=sr_1_3?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1497319822&sr=1-3&keywords=measuring+cups+and+spoons+set
Since beginning to count calories, I have purchased and frequently used my food scale (this one), measuring spoons/cups (I bought this set of 19 spoons/cups), a veggie steamer, a mandolin for thinly slicing veggies to put in lasagna instead of noodles, a spiralizer for pasta-like noodles, can covers to keep canned foods fresh after I open the can (like artichoke hearts, black beans, etc)., and a slow cooker/crock pot.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Angled-Measuring-Clear/dp/B00FYL4MPY/
I use this mini measuring cup for detergent.
these are the two measuring devices I use for whiskey. A more aesthetically pleasing stainless steel jigger that works fine. And the one I actually use 90% of the time 2 oz plastic measuring cup
This guy should work for you
Only thing the steel one is missing is a 3/4 oz mark; the plastic version of the same has ml markings on the outside which makes it slightly better imo.
Alright, that we can work with, 20$ budget and no existing bar:
-only two tools are remotely important: shaker and jigger. The rest is pretty much irrelevant, and can be easily replaced with things you have at home. Even the jigger is fairly irrelevant, because it only needs to be precise to itself. Doesent matter if the 3cl mark is actually 3.2
So I'd recommend you take the 20$ and buy a decent shaker, and maybe a small one-sided jigger.
you don't really need a Hawthorne strainer and weird spoon an all that, to be honest i usually can't be bothered to use them when im making cocktails for myself and are not in a hurry. Those tools are made to speed things up at a bar, but aren't a necessity.
i recommend spending the money on ingredients rather than additional tools for now, if you find out you really like that particular kind of cocktail then you should develop the bar in that direction.
Probably this. Not very weird. But not terribly practical either. I've just started wishlisting seriously (at fam. request) so there's still time for me to get peculiar...
I was intrigued by the R2D2 measuring set. It has 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 1 cup measurements. It then has 1/4, 1/2, 1 teaspoons and 1/3 tablespoon. 3 teaspoons equal one tablespoon so you really get two 1 tsp scoops which is fine because it is for symmetry in the legs. Amazon
Thank you!
I literally just pinched some with my index finger and thumb. I have seen measuring spoons for a pinch though. Like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KH9PSNI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_td.4AbBETKDZF).
ive taken to buying like tiny measring things for times like this. i use this to measure for ei dosing for my smaller tanks