Why didn't I buy one sooner?
 

Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
measuring spoons.

What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?

Why didn't I buy one sooner?
 

> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
> measuring spoons.
>
> What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?


Tweeny,

I couldn't find what product you're talking about. :(

My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.

I freed them from the wire ring keeping them together. I never liked using
one measure and having to clean them all afterwards.

A few other favorites would be the high temp resistant oven mitts and the
silicon basting brushes, but that's just rolling along with the times,
isn't it?

Best,

Andy
--
Eat first, talk later.

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My mind immediately went to my microplane grater. I was able to toss
several kitchen tool when I bought one.

Libby

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On Apr 11, 9:40*am, Andy > wrote:
> > Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> > teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. *Use it probably three or four
> > times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. *Beats trying to use
> > measuring spoons.
>
> > What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?
>
> Tweeny,
>
> I couldn't find what product you're talking about. :(
>
> My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
> They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
> spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>
> I freed them from the wire ring keeping them together. I never liked using
> one measure and having to clean them all afterwards.
>
> A few other favorites would be the high temp resistant oven mitts and the
> silicon basting brushes, but that's just rolling along with the times,
> isn't it?
>
> Best,
>
> Andy
> --
> Eat first, talk later.

Yeah, I got the "ove Glove" for Xmas, and I really like it- works
great!

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On Apr 11, 11:42*am, Merryb > wrote:
> On Apr 11, 9:40*am, Andy > wrote:
>
>
>
> > > Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> > > teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. *Use it probably three or four
> > > times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. *Beats trying to use
> > > measuring spoons.
>
> > > What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?
>
> > Tweeny,
>
> > I couldn't find what product you're talking about. :(
>
> > My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
> > They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
> > spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>
> > I freed them from the wire ring keeping them together. I never liked using
> > one measure and having to clean them all afterwards.
>
> > A few other favorites would be the high temp resistant oven mitts and the
> > silicon basting brushes, but that's just rolling along with the times,
> > isn't it?
>
> > Best,
>
> > Andy
> > --
> > Eat first, talk later.
>
> Yeah, I got the "ove Glove" for Xmas, and I really like it- works
> great!

I love my Ove Glove too. I want a second one.

--Bryan
The album, "School of the Americas" is now available online.
Go to: http://www.thebonobos.com/
Click on the album cover to purchase. This is a fold out case with a
lyrics booklet for only $9.99. That's right folks, only $9.99.

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On Apr 11, 12:40*pm, Andy > wrote:
> > Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> > teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. *Use it probably three or four
> > times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. *Beats trying to use
> > measuring spoons.
>
> > What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?
>
> Tweeny,
>
> I couldn't find what product you're talking about. :(
>
> My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
> They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
> spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>
> I freed them from the wire ring keeping them together. I never liked using
> one measure and having to clean them all afterwards.
>
> A few other favorites would be the high temp resistant oven mitts and the
> silicon basting brushes, but that's just rolling along with the times,
> isn't it?
>
> Best,
>
> Andy
> --
> Eat first, talk later.

I bought a set of those oval ones, too. Much better for the spice
jars, as you say.

But I have several sets, so I never have to re-wash. Maybe I'm just
lazy.

Kris

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> wrote in message
...
> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
> measuring spoons.
>
> What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?


Of all the kitchen gadgets that I have, only one really stands out, my
remote meat thermometer. When roast or bird and oven is ready in goes the
probe, attached wire is lead out of the oven, oven door closed, wire
attached to control unit, alarm set, and until meat is done, and the alarm
goes off (on?) the oven door stays closed. The meat? Perfect, every time.
WalMart, $15.00.

gene

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Kris wrote on Sat, 11 Apr 2009 10:11:34 -0700 (PDT):


> I bought a set of those oval ones, too. Much better for the
> spice jars, as you say.

> But I have several sets, so I never have to re-wash. Maybe I'm
> just lazy.

My own recent sensible purchase was to replace my worn out Aluminum mesh
strainers with stainless steel ones that can go in the dishwasher. A
long time ago, we picked up a chestnut knife in France and recently an
onion chopper. Having cut myself quite embarrassingly, I now have a
side-cutting can opener that rounds the cut edges.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

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> wrote in message
...
> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
> measuring spoons.
>
> What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?

A silicone pastry brush. It can go in th DW afterwards, which you can never
do with conventional ones.
Just bought a Microplane mandoline. Looking forward to the next dinnerparty
when I intend cooking Potatoes Anna.

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> wrote in message
...
> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
> measuring spoons.
>
> What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?

A stainless steel bowl for my Bosch mixer, which has just gone out of
production. However, a lady in Lethbridge, Alberta stocks all sorts of
Bosch mixer parts and sold me one. It'll mix umteen pounds of bread dough
without the motor even getting warm.

It was expensive but then, I usually rent more wine than that in a month{;-)

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On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:18:20 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

>Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
>teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
>times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
>measuring spoons.
>
>What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?

You used a measuring cup to measure 3T of honey? I'm always annoyed
by how much honey sticks to measuring spoons. It seems like a lot
would have stuck to the cup.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

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> wrote in message
...
> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
> measuring spoons.
>
> What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?


Of all the kitchen gadgets that I have, only one really stands out, my
remote meat thermometer. When roast or bird and oven is ready in goes the
probe, attached wire is lead out of the oven, oven door closed, wire
attached to control unit, alarm set, and until meat is done, and the alarm
goes off (on?) the oven door stays closed. The meat? Perfect, every time.
WalMart, $15.00.

gene

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On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:40:48 -0500, Andy > wrote:

>My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
>They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
>spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.

I'm thinking about getting a set of those too.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:18:20 -0700 (PDT),
> wrote:
>
>>Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
>>teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
>>times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
>>measuring spoons.
>>
>>What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?
>
> You used a measuring cup to measure 3T of honey? I'm always annoyed
> by how much honey sticks to measuring spoons. It seems like a lot
> would have stuck to the cup.
>

Smear the spoon with a little olive or cooking oil first.

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OOP's

Sorry for the double post.

--
gene
"Gene" > wrote in message
...
>
> > wrote in message
> ...
>> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
>> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
>> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
>> measuring spoons.
>>
>> What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?
>
>
> Of all the kitchen gadgets that I have, only one really stands out, my
> remote meat thermometer. When roast or bird and oven is ready in goes the
> probe, attached wire is lead out of the oven, oven door closed, wire
> attached to control unit, alarm set, and until meat is done, and the alarm
> goes off (on?) the oven door stays closed. The meat? Perfect, every time.
> WalMart, $15.00.
>
> gene
>
>
>

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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:40:48 -0500, Andy > wrote:
>
>>My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
>>They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
>>spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>
> I'm thinking about getting a set of those too.
>
> --
> I love cooking with wine.
> Sometimes I even put it in the food.

http://www.leevalley.com/gifts/page....104,53214&ap=4

They have lots of other nice stuff too, especially for woodworkers.

Why didn't I buy one sooner?
 

Why didn't I buy one sooner?
 

On Apr 11, 12:40*pm, Andy > wrote:
> > Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> > teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. *Use it probably three or four
> > times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. *Beats trying to use
> > measuring spoons.
>
> > What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?
>
> Tweeny,
>
> I couldn't find what product you're talking about. :(
>
> My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
> They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
> spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>
> I freed them from the wire ring keeping them together. I never liked using
> one measure and having to clean them all afterwards.
>
> A few other favorites would be the high temp resistant oven mitts and the
> silicon basting brushes, but that's just rolling along with the times,
> isn't it?
>
> Best,
>
> Andy
> --
> Eat first, talk later.

Against my vow, but I bought it in Walmart.

I also have the flat bottomed plastic msrng. spoons. I hang them on
separate hooks in my bread making locker.
That @$#% ring is like those belt loops which come on a dress -meant
to be discarded after purchase.
I keep another set on hooks inside another cupboard near my most used
prep area near the stove.

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On Apr 11, 1:51*pm, sf > wrote:
> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 09:18:20 -0700 (PDT),
> wrote:
>
> >Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> >teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. *Use it probably three or four
> >times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. *Beats trying to use
> >measuring spoons.
>
> >What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?
>
> You used a measuring cup to measure 3T of honey? *I'm always annoyed
> by how much honey sticks to measuring spoons. *It seems like a lot
> would have stuck to the cup.
>
> --
> I love cooking with wine.
> Sometimes I even put it in the food.

I dropped in a bit of oil, smeared it around, then measured the
honey. Beats standing there waiting until the last drop falls.
Later, I also used it to measure oil and honey and of course, measured
the oil first.

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sf said...

> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:40:48 -0500, Andy > wrote:
>
>>My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
>>They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
>>spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>
> I'm thinking about getting a set of those too.


A penny for your thoughts!

Andy
Off and running!!!
.......catch me if you can...

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On Apr 11, 12:51*pm, sf > wrote:

> You used a measuring cup to measure 3T of honey? *I'm always annoyed
> by how much honey sticks to measuring spoons. *It seems like a lot
> would have stuck to the cup.
>
> --
> I love cooking with wine.
> Sometimes I even put it in the food.
=================================
Spray or oil the cup/glass/spoon. You still have to clean it but the
honey/syrup etc slides right out.
Lynn in Fargo

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On Apr 11, 11:18*am, wrote:
> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. *Use it probably three or four
> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. *Beats trying to use
> measuring spoons.
>
> What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?

Zyllis (non-electric) food chopper - used on a cuttng board. Fast,
tough, easy and about $20 at an (expensive but lovely) kitchen store.
Parts are replaceable for a couple of bucks.
Lynn in Fargo

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> > A few other favorites would be the high temp resistant oven mitts and
> > the
> > silicon basting brushes, but that's just rolling along with the times,
> > isn't it?
>
> > Best,
>
> > Andy
> > --
> > Eat first, talk later.
>
> Yeah, I got the "ove Glove" for Xmas, and I really like it- works
> great!

> I love my Ove Glove too. I want a second one.



I just use welding gloves, cheap and effective.

Hasta,
Curt Nelson

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On Apr 11, 1:11*pm, Kris > wrote:
> On Apr 11, 12:40*pm, Andy > wrote:
>
>
>
> > > Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> > > teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. *Use it probably three or four
> > > times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. *Beats trying to use
> > > measuring spoons.
>
> > > What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?
>
> > Tweeny,
>
> > I couldn't find what product you're talking about. :(
>
> > My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
> > They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
> > spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>
> > I freed them from the wire ring keeping them together. I never liked using
> > one measure and having to clean them all afterwards.
>
> > A few other favorites would be the high temp resistant oven mitts and the
> > silicon basting brushes, but that's just rolling along with the times,
> > isn't it?
>
> > Best,
>
> > Andy
> > --
> > Eat first, talk later.
>
> I bought a set of those oval ones, too. *Much better for the spice
> jars, as you say.
>
> But I have several sets, so I never have to re-wash. Maybe I'm just
> lazy.
>
> Kris

Nah, just smart. Too may times you go to add a dry ingredient and
find you've used that size measurement implement for something wet.
Never too many sets of measuring devices.<G>

maxine in ri

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On Apr 11, 1:51*pm, "Gene" > wrote:
> > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> > teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. *Use it probably three or four
> > times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. *Beats trying to use
> > measuring spoons.
>
> > What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?
>
> Of all the kitchen gadgets that I have, only one really stands out, my
> remote meat thermometer. When roast or bird and oven is ready in goes the
> probe, attached wire is lead out of the oven, oven door closed, wire
> attached to control unit, alarm set, and until meat is done, and the alarm
> goes off (on?) the oven door stays closed. The meat? Perfect, every time.
> WalMart, $15.00.
>
> gene

Now that you mention it, that is the one that is impossible to do
without. I have several, from a grade school science fair project my
daughter did, that were $1 at Christmas Tree Shops. They no longer
carry them, and some of the probes are now broken. But they also work
with Polder, and are great timers, so sometimes there's 5 of them
going on the range hood, one for every burner on the stove, and one
for checking stuff in the oven.

maxine in ri

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Gene wrote:

> Of all the kitchen gadgets that I have, only one really stands out, my
> remote meat thermometer. When roast or bird and oven is ready in goes the
> probe, attached wire is lead out of the oven, oven door closed, wire
> attached to control unit, alarm set, and until meat is done, and the alarm
> goes off (on?) the oven door stays closed. The meat? Perfect, every time.
> WalMart, $15.00.
>
> gene
>
Oh gee. This is a timely reminder. I can use mine tomorrow. Thanks.

--
Jean B.

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On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:04:59 -0600, "boulanger" > wrote:

>
>"sf" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:40:48 -0500, Andy > wrote:
>>
>>>My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
>>>They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
>>>spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>>
>> I'm thinking about getting a set of those too.
>>
>> --
>> I love cooking with wine.
>> Sometimes I even put it in the food.
>
>http://www.leevalley.com/gifts/page....104,53214&ap=4
>
>They have lots of other nice stuff too, especially for woodworkers.
>
Thanks for the link


--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

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On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:18:18 -0500, Andy > wrote:

>sf said...
>
>> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:40:48 -0500, Andy > wrote:
>>
>>>My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
>>>They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
>>>spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>>
>> I'm thinking about getting a set of those too.
>
>
>A penny for your thoughts!
>
Christmas is just around the corner!

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

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sf said...

> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 13:18:18 -0500, Andy > wrote:
>
>>sf said...
>>
>>> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:40:48 -0500, Andy > wrote:
>>>
>>>>My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life.
>>>>;) They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into
>>>>off-the-shelf spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking about getting a set of those too.
>>
>>
>>A penny for your thoughts!
>>
> Christmas is just around the corner!


Corners???

We don't need no stinkin' corners!!!

Nature is all curves.

Andy
--
Eat first, talk later.

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In article
>,
wrote:

> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
> measuring spoons.
>
> What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?

A cheese slicer! My dog Josie is so happy now when I get the cheese out
as there is no more of that 'clack' when the knife hits the plate as it
goes through the cheese.

Even though she loves cheese, and I always give her a taste, she would
run into the next room as soon as she saw me pick up a knife and go to
slice the cheese

David

PS: I like it too! Great for cheese sangers and cheese on toast

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On Apr 11, 4:43*pm, Mark Thorson > wrote:

>
> OXO salad spinner. *I use it several times a week.

Agreed. We started to enjoy salads more often after this purchase.
Yeah, it costs more than the crank or pull-the-string type but
outlasts those. They would make a dandy shower gift - might even
get some brides to try making their own salads and eschewing those
bagged greens.

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On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 09:06:39 +1000 in rec.food.cooking, David
> wrote,
>A cheese slicer! My dog Josie is so happy now when I get the cheese out
>as there is no more of that 'clack' when the knife hits the plate as it
>goes through the cheese.

Every time she hears that clack she is thinking "Ouch! Use a cutting
board, for dog's sake. You're destroying the edge on your knife."

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On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:04:59 -0600, "boulanger" > wrote:

>
>"sf" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:40:48 -0500, Andy > wrote:
>>
>>>My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
>>>They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into off-the-shelf
>>>spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>>
>> I'm thinking about getting a set of those too.
>>
>> --
>> I love cooking with wine.
>> Sometimes I even put it in the food.
>
>http://www.leevalley.com/gifts/page....104,53214&ap=4
>
>They have lots of other nice stuff too, especially for woodworkers.
>
While you're buying the spoons, pick up a dozen nail brushes:
http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...59&cat=2,42551

Great for getting dirt from under fingernails and for scrubbing your
most delicate potatoes. I've re-ordered these at least three times.

Best -- Terry

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"Terry" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 12:04:59 -0600, "boulanger" > wrote:
>
>>
>>"sf" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Sat, 11 Apr 2009 11:40:48 -0500, Andy > wrote:
>>>
>>>>My current measuring spoons, I can't say what brand, changed my life. ;)
>>>>They not round, rather elongated ovals so they can dig into
>>>>off-the-shelf
>>>>spice jars instead of having to tip spices out.
>>>
>>> I'm thinking about getting a set of those too.
>>>
>>> --
>>> I love cooking with wine.
>>> Sometimes I even put it in the food.
>>
>>http://www.leevalley.com/gifts/page....104,53214&ap=4
>>
>>They have lots of other nice stuff too, especially for woodworkers.
>>
> While you're buying the spoons, pick up a dozen nail brushes:
> http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...59&cat=2,42551
>
> Great for getting dirt from under fingernails and for scrubbing your
> most delicate potatoes.

.....or mushrooms.

I've taken these to the UK as gifts and everyone was enthusiastic about
them.

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On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:47:14 -0600, "boulanger" > wrote:

>
>"Terry" > wrote in message
.. .
>>>
>> While you're buying the spoons, pick up a dozen nail brushes:
>> http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...59&cat=2,42551
>>
>> Great for getting dirt from under fingernails and for scrubbing your
>> most delicate potatoes.
>
>....or mushrooms.
>
>I've taken these to the UK as gifts and everyone was enthusiastic about
>them.
>
I didn't like them for mushrooms... they left scratches on the
mushroom. My fingers and a soft vegetable brush work best for me. DD
uses a damp paper towel.

--
I love cooking with wine.
Sometimes I even put it in the food.

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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:47:14 -0600, "boulanger" > wrote:
>
>>
>>"Terry" > wrote in message
. ..
>>>>
>>> While you're buying the spoons, pick up a dozen nail brushes:
>>> http://www.leevalley.com/garden/page...59&cat=2,42551
>>>
>>> Great for getting dirt from under fingernails and for scrubbing your
>>> most delicate potatoes.
>>
>>....or mushrooms.
>>
>>I've taken these to the UK as gifts and everyone was enthusiastic about
>>them.
>>
> I didn't like them for mushrooms... they left scratches on the
> mushroom. My fingers and a soft vegetable brush work best for me. DD
> uses a damp paper towel.
>
It's hard to imagine a softer brush than this one. Agreed about the
scratches, but then, they get chopped and sautéed anyway.
Leftover pot-roast pork tonight with a NZ pinot.

Why didn't I buy one sooner?
 

wrote:
>
> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
> measuring spoons.
>
> What do you now own which you wish you had bought sooner?

A one-quart nonstick saucepan f(Tramontina) for my mother. She tends to
scorch her morning oatmeal (made with milk) and I finally cracked and
refused to scrub out the old aluminium saucepan LOL. Happiness and
domestic peace for a few dollars.

Why didn't I buy one sooner?
 

wrote:
>
> Love my clear Anchor Hocking measuring glass - $1.50 - measures in
> teaspoons, tablespoons, metric too. Use it probably three or four
> times a week - this am, to measure 3 T. honey. Beats trying to use
> measuring spoons.
>
>
For what does one need to accurately measure 3 Tbs of honey.. and how do you
pour it from that little glass, only way I know is to first coat the glass
with vegetable oil... this is too messy... I would just eyeball it.

A shot glass marked in tsps... what a novel idea... I have a full set of 8
marked with naked ladies silk screened on. But for measuing 1 tsp (or any
small quantity of liquid) I use the ole standby, an ordinary eyedropper...
my latest is actually marked at 1/2 tsp, even marked at 1/4 tsp... on the
other side it's marked graduated in half millimeters from 0.5 mm - 2.5 mm
(1/2 tsp). Any Rx will have various sizes, typically under a buck. There
are also those "spoons" for kid's meds with the hollow handle marked in
tsps. Often such eyedroppers are included with liquid meds, I got my latest
one from the veterinarin, is included in the box with a bottle of cat
vitamins (Pet-Tinic). Actually I have quite a collection of eye droppers,
two of my Rx meds that I've been taking for nearly 20 years come with an
eyedropper (a slightly different one depending on which pharmaceutical
company as they're generic meds), I stopped saving them after I filled a
plastic bag with well over a hundred.

For measuring small quantites of liquid eyedroppers work far better. I
think that Anchor Hocking shot glass is purely a silly novelty, somebody's
joke, and not even cute like my naked lady glasses.

http://www.anchorhocking.com/prodd_4...ing_cups.html#

With the ridiculously high prices charged for those teensy bottles of
cooking extracts/flavorings (vanilla etc.) every bottle should include an
eyedropper cap.

Why didn't I buy one sooner?
 

On Apr 12, 6:53*pm, sf > wrote:p=10259&cat=2,42551


> I didn't like them for mushrooms... they left scratches on the
> mushroom. *My fingers and a soft vegetable brush work best for me. *DD
> uses a damp paper towel.


I cut up an old towel into 4 by 4 inch squares. Dampen with a few
drops of water and wipe the mushrooms clean.
Toss in wash. Clean square each time. No brush to buy, store or
replace.