Gear Nerd's Tool of the Week #1

[Grovite]

Gear Nerd’s Tool of the Week #1


OXO 2oz Angled Mini Measure
Prices range from $3-$4 each or $10-$12 for a S/3

I can not begin to tell you how much I love these things. I have a stack of twelve that I use all the time. They come in handy for damn near any recipe and are a must for when I need to crank out twenty dozen organic dog treats.

Not only are they great for cooking, but if you’re stingy with your liquor, they come in handy.

If you don’t have at least two of these, run out and get some more, you can thank me later.

[Unknown Foodie]

+1

[koshersalty]

+2

I'd love to see a 1/2 gal sized pitcher version of this. I would also like to see a version in pyrex/borosilicate glass.

the little 2oz boogers are great for mise en place when you have a bunch of liquids

[jackiecat]

Love mine!

[Lovestolaugh]

I love mine too!!
I have measuring cups in every size from super large to ity bity!!
It's so much easier and quicker to measure tablespoons of liquid in the cup than with a spoon.

* Update Note: I forgot to add that the painted on numbers and backgrounds of the tiny OXO cup will come off if scratched by a sharp object on the outside of the cup. This happened to mine in the sink or dishwasher. I really take care to baby it now. These are so handy I'm going to get more of them.

[aslansavz]

But can I just say that I hate the plastic? I'm so used to my pyrex...that working with my regular Oxo cup feels cheap? I want that heft...I don't like the plastic feeling. Are you using the stainless steel or plastic ones?

However, I love it, otherwise. The minis just went on my wishlist

[Lovestolaugh]

But can I just say that I hate the plastic? I'm so used to my pyrex...that working with my regular Oxo cup feels cheap? I want that heft...I don't like the plastic feeling. Are you using the stainless steel or plastic ones?

However, I love it, otherwise. The minis just went on my wishlist

The one I have is plastic by OXO, I'm not aware of a metal one. It's2 1/4" tall and 2 3/4 wide. Very lightweight and dishwasher safe. I don't mind about the plastic on this one because if it slips out of my hands because its so small, if my hands are wet or greasy while cooking it probably won't break. I Agree that glass would really be a better value because it would probably last even longer than the thinner plastic.
****The one downside I've encountered with my little oxo cup {that I forgot to mention in my previous post} is that I suggest for you to be careful of scratching the outside paint of this cup because it comes off!. I must have put mine next to something scratchy in the sink or dishwasher because little chips of the painted on area where the numbers and background are have come off in spots. This doesn't happen at all with my glass Pyrex stuff. So if you get one of these just take care to baby it a little, other than that I think it's very handy!! I think I saw that Pyrex also has something that measures by the spoonful. Its much bigger in the shape of a drinking glass and made out of glass.
All the items I mentioned can be purchased at the 'Bed Bath and Beyond Store' if you have those in Texas.
Wow!!! You met Alton!!! COOOOOl !!!!!!

[AshleyGrebe14]

I just got a few of those! I just LOVE them... I bought them particularly because Alton writes a lot of his measurements in ounces... rather than tsp/ tbspns/ cups... so now I can get those measurements easily. And without having to duck/ turn my head to the side to see the measurements that I have in the cup!

[Grovite]

I just got a few of those! I just LOVE them... I bought them particularly because Alton writes a lot of his measurements in ounces... rather than tsp/ tbspns/ cups... so now I can get those measurements easily. And without having to duck/ turn my head to the side to see the measurements that I have in the cup!

Told ya!

Are you using the stainless steel or plastic ones?

Both. I usually use the Perfect Beaker, glass Catamount and Pyrex measuring cups for larger things, but for smaller jobs, I reach for these little guys. The steel ones I have cost about $5 a pop, but I have picked up 3 packs of the plastic guys for cheap at Tuesday Morning.

[Butterbean]

Just got meself one Thanks for the tip, Grovite!