On Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:01:06 -0400, "J. Clarke"
> wrote:

>On 4/29/2010 1:23 PM, Steve B wrote:
>> "J. > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 4/29/2010 12:27 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>> J. Clarke wrote:
>>>>> Just broke my 1 cup Fire-King measuring cup that I've have for so long
>>>>> I don't remember when I got it. Was about to go out and get another
>>>>> one when it occurred to me that I'm seeing all kinds of fancy
>>>>> measuring cups in the stores--are any of them worthwhile improvements
>>>>> over the ordinary Pyrex/Fire King/whatever glass ones?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I like the sets of nesting stainless measuring cups. They makes it so
>>>> much easier to measure quarters, thirds, half cups etc. I also like to
>>>> use my 2 cup Pryrex for larger amounts, especially liquids because there
>>>> is room to add other things, like wet ingredients where an egg and/or
>>>> oil is required.
>>>
>>> I knew I should have specified liquid measure but figured everyone would
>>> assume it.
>>
>> I use mine for whatever.......................
>
>You can use either for either but it makes me work too hard.
>
>The nesting cups are fine for measuring flour and the like--fill the cup
>and sweep it off even--that doesn't work too well with a Pyrex cup.
>While they work for liquids one needs a steadier hand than I sometimes
>have to avoid spilling any--for that pyrex works better, fill to the
>mark and it won't spill unless you're really clumsy.

Dry measure cups are for amatures... no pro cook would be caught
using those silly dry measures... how embarrassing... for those who
haven't the experience to eyeball small amounts use measuring spoons,
but flour and dry ingredients more then a handful should be weighed.
Dry measure cups are really pretty silly, buy a scale instead, and you
don't need fancy schmancy unless you're one of those more into show
than go... Taylor sells a very decent utilitarian kitchen scale for
like $10.