Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
Where? (Stop laughing!)
--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

>Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
>Where? (Stop laughing!)

What's a "portion scoop"?


Steve

In article >,
(Steve Pope) wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> >Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
> >Where? (Stop laughing!)
>
> What's a "portion scoop"?
>
>
> Steve

Like an ice cream scoop -- spring-loaded. They come in different sizes.
This TinyURL shows a picture of a Norpro scoop -
http://tinyurl.com/6ddttjv
--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
>Where? (Stop laughing!)

Yes-- On the black part of the handle near the end farthest from the
scoop. In *tiny* letters molded into the plastic.

What they don't have is a size indicator, which would be handy when
referencing them in a recipe. --- Whoa!!!

They do to have that-- and the Oxo name, again. On the piece that
clears the scoop out. My medium one says "Oxo 40 (1 1/2T)" on that
little piece of metal.

Thanks for making me look at it-- I've been cursing them since
Christmas for not being marked.<g>

Jim

Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> (Steve Pope) wrote:

>> What's a "portion scoop"?

>Like an ice cream scoop -- spring-loaded. They come in different sizes.
>This TinyURL shows a picture of a Norpro scoop -
>http://tinyurl.com/6ddttjv

Thanks. Must say I have never seen one of these used. Seems like
a food service sort of item.


Steve

it is, used mostly in cafeterias but also in some resturants where employees
aren't consistent, Lee
"Steve Pope" > wrote in message
...
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
>> (Steve Pope) wrote:
>
>>> What's a "portion scoop"?
>
>>Like an ice cream scoop -- spring-loaded. They come in different sizes.
>>This TinyURL shows a picture of a Norpro scoop -
>>http://tinyurl.com/6ddttjv
>
> Thanks. Must say I have never seen one of these used. Seems like
> a food service sort of item.
>
>
> Steve

(Steve Pope) wrote:

>Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
>> (Steve Pope) wrote:
>
>>> What's a "portion scoop"?
>
>>Like an ice cream scoop -- spring-loaded. They come in different sizes.
>>This TinyURL shows a picture of a Norpro scoop -
>>http://tinyurl.com/6ddttjv
>
>Thanks. Must say I have never seen one of these used. Seems like
>a food service sort of item.
>

I've only had mine for a few months. I find it a lot easier to get
consistently sized cookies with them. I use the small one for my
buckeyes to start out with a bit of a ball shape.

Jim

In article >,
Jim Elbrecht > wrote:

> On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> >Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
> >Where? (Stop laughing!)
>
> Yes-- On the black part of the handle near the end farthest from the
> scoop. In *tiny* letters molded into the plastic.
>
> What they don't have is a size indicator, which would be handy when
> referencing them in a recipe. --- Whoa!!!
>
> They do to have that-- and the Oxo name, again. On the piece that
> clears the scoop out. My medium one says "Oxo 40 (1 1/2T)" on that
> little piece of metal.
>
> Thanks for making me look at it-- I've been cursing them since
> Christmas for not being marked.<g>
>
> Jim

Jim, thank you very much. I have a #100 scoop. Any I have seen online
like mine (with black rubbery-like grips) are Oxo, but mine has no Oxo
markings on it anywhere. BTW, it's typical for them to carry the
portion size on the sweeper. I knew that part. :-). Heckuva it is I
don't remember where I bought the danged thing. I think I want a larger
one but wonder if the Oxo medium size is too big. Thanks again; that
was very helpful.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

In article >,
(Steve Pope) wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > (Steve Pope) wrote:
>
> >> What's a "portion scoop"?
>
> >Like an ice cream scoop -- spring-loaded. They come in different sizes.
> >This TinyURL shows a picture of a Norpro scoop -
> >http://tinyurl.com/6ddttjv
>
> Thanks. Must say I have never seen one of these used. Seems like
> a food service sort of item.
>
>
> Steve

I used it when I made my Oreo "Truffles" at Christmas and last week when
I made gingersnaps and cc cookies. It's slicker'n snot! It makes a 2-
or 3-bite cookie and is quicker and more uniform than using two
teaspoons as was my wont. When La Kid was here a few weeks ago, she did
nicely scooping pb cookie dought, too.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

On Mar 15, 6:40*pm, Melba's Jammin' >
wrote:

*I think I want a larger
> one but wonder if the Oxo medium size is too big. * *Thanks again; that
> was very helpful.

Barb, go to a Cash & Carry or Smart & Final or whatever restaurant
supply store is in your area.
They have portion scoops (dishers) in every size you could possibly
want.

On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:49:46 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> wrote:

>On Mar 15, 6:40*pm, Melba's Jammin' >
>wrote:
>
> *I think I want a larger
>> one but wonder if the Oxo medium size is too big. * *Thanks again; that
>> was very helpful.
>
>Barb, go to a Cash & Carry or Smart & Final or whatever restaurant
>supply store is in your area.
>They have portion scoops (dishers) in every size you could possibly
>want.
>
>
That's exactly what I was going to recommend. Cash & Carry must have
a dozen sizes.
Janet

On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:38:14 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
wrote:

> I've only had mine for a few months. I find it a lot easier to get
> consistently sized cookies with them. I use the small one for my
> buckeyes to start out with a bit of a ball shape.

I only have the small size. I use it for cookies and meat-a-balls.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:50:57 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
wrote:

> On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> >Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
> >Where? (Stop laughing!)
>
> Yes-- On the black part of the handle near the end farthest from the
> scoop. In *tiny* letters molded into the plastic.
>
> What they don't have is a size indicator, which would be handy when
> referencing them in a recipe. --- Whoa!!!
>
> They do to have that-- and the Oxo name, again. On the piece that
> clears the scoop out. My medium one says "Oxo 40 (1 1/2T)" on that
> little piece of metal.
>
> Thanks for making me look at it-- I've been cursing them since
> Christmas for not being marked.<g>
>
Why does it matter if it says Oxo or not?

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> In article >,
> Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > > wrote:
> >
> > >Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
> > >Where? (Stop laughing!)
> >
> > Yes-- On the black part of the handle near the end farthest from the
> > scoop. In *tiny* letters molded into the plastic.
> >
> > What they don't have is a size indicator, which would be handy when
> > referencing them in a recipe. --- Whoa!!!
> >
> > They do to have that-- and the Oxo name, again. On the piece that
> > clears the scoop out. My medium one says "Oxo 40 (1 1/2T)" on that
> > little piece of metal.
> >
> > Thanks for making me look at it-- I've been cursing them since
> > Christmas for not being marked.<g>
> >
> > Jim
>
> Jim, thank you very much. I have a #100 scoop. Any I have seen online
> like mine (with black rubbery-like grips) are Oxo, but mine has no Oxo
> markings on it anywhere. BTW, it's typical for them to carry the
> portion size on the sweeper. I knew that part. :-). Heckuva it is I
> don't remember where I bought the danged thing. I think I want a larger
> one but wonder if the Oxo medium size is too big. Thanks again; that
> was very helpful.

The commercial ones I've used (German made) have color coded handle caps
with the size info printed on them as well.

On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:40:07 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
> Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
>> > wrote:
-snip-
>Jim, thank you very much. I have a #100 scoop. Any I have seen online
>like mine (with black rubbery-like grips) are Oxo, but mine has no Oxo
>markings on it anywhere. BTW, it's typical for them to carry the
>portion size on the sweeper. I knew that part. :-).

Y'even knew what the part was called. Wa-a-ay ahead of me.

> Heckuva it is I
>don't remember where I bought the danged thing. I think I want a larger
>one but wonder if the Oxo medium size is too big. Thanks again; that
>was very helpful.

I don't see an Oxo 100 listed anywhere. My small is a 60 [2 tsp]. The
100 must be 1 tsp-- that *is* small.

I'm with you-- it sure makes keeping things the same size easy.

I can cut an 8' 2x4 in half by eye and come closer to even than I can
scoop 8 cookies on a sheet. [or balls of bread dough- where the scale
rescues me]

Jim

Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;and the Oxo name, again. On the piece that
clears the scoop out. My medium one says "Oxo 40 (1 1/2T)" on that
little piece of metal.also in some resturants where employees
aren't consistent, Lee .I use the small one for my
buckeyes to start out with a bit of a ball shape.

sf > wrote:

>On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:50:57 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
>wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
>> >Where? (Stop laughing!)
>>
>> Yes-- On the black part of the handle near the end farthest from the
>> scoop. In *tiny* letters molded into the plastic.
>>
>> What they don't have is a size indicator, which would be handy when
>> referencing them in a recipe. --- Whoa!!!
>>
>> They do to have that-- and the Oxo name, again. On the piece that
>> clears the scoop out. My medium one says "Oxo 40 (1 1/2T)" on that
>> little piece of metal.
>>
>> Thanks for making me look at it-- I've been cursing them since
>> Christmas for not being marked.<g>
>>
>Why does it matter if it says Oxo or not?

I didn't care much if it said Oxo [maybe I would if I paid for the
name] but I didn't think they had the size, which makes life easier
when making notes or reading someone else's recipe.

I like the one Pete referred to that had color coded handles-- [and
for me, I'd like the numbers and volumes printed on them<g>]

Jim

In article >,
says...
>
> Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
> Where? (Stop laughing!)

Portion of what? Truffles, caviar, mashed potato?

Janet

On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
>Where? (Stop laughing!)


Don't have an OXO but found this neat page of information. According
to the page, the number designates the number of level scoops equal 1
quart. It also gives the capacity in cups and spoonfuls.

http://nfsmi.org/documentlibraryfile...1006054447.pdf
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 08:05:47 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
wrote:

> I like the one Pete referred to that had color coded handles-- [and
> for me, I'd like the numbers and volumes printed on them<g>]

Oh, okay. I'm not into colored handles and I can figure out volume by
sight.

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

On Mar 15, 8:17*pm, (Steve Pope) wrote:
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > (Steve Pope) wrote:
> >> What's a "portion scoop"?
> >Like an ice cream scoop -- spring-loaded. *They come in different sizes. *
> >This TinyURL shows a picture of a Norpro scoop -
> >http://tinyurl.com/6ddttjv
>
> Thanks. *Must say I have never seen one of these used. *Seems like
> a food service sort of item.
>
> Steve

They're pretty common in my world - I have a couple, one smallish and
one largish. I use the larger one for chocolate chip cookies, in
particular, and both for cookies of various recipes. I do know that
the "home interior" ones, or whatever that home-party sale thing is
called, is crap - my DIL's broke within 6 months, and she didn't use
it very often. They wouldn't replace it for her because she didn't
keep her original order.

N.

>
> I used it when I made my Oreo "Truffles" at Christmas and last week when
> I made gingersnaps and cc cookies. *It's slicker'n snot! *It makes a 2-
> or 3-bite cookie and is quicker and more uniform than using two
> teaspoons as was my wont. *When La Kid was here a few weeks ago, she did
> nicely scooping pb cookie dought, too.
>
> --
> Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ

"Letting" the grandkids help with the cookie baking is one of the best
uses of portion scoops. My 7-year-old grandson will willingly do my
whole doubled chocolate chip cookie recipe for me. ;-)

N.

On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:04:15 -0000 in rec.food.cooking, Janet
> wrote,
>In article >,
says...
>>
>> Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
>> Where? (Stop laughing!)
>
> Portion of what? Truffles, caviar, mashed potato?

Yes.

In article >,
Jim Elbrecht > wrote:

> sf > wrote:
> >Why does it matter if it says Oxo or not?
>
> I didn't care much if it said Oxo [maybe I would if I paid for the
> name] but I didn't think they had the size, which makes life easier
> when making notes or reading someone else's recipe.
>
> I like the one Pete referred to that had color coded handles-- [and
> for me, I'd like the numbers and volumes printed on them<g>]
>
> Jim

I was curious about the Oxo branding because that is the only one I've
seen that has the "lightly cushioned" squeezy grip. I like that feature
and am trying to find it in a size I want. I'm thinking I need to look
at some IRL to determine the size I want to look for. I can't decide if
the middle-size Oxo is too big or if it's just right. :-) Looks like
they make three sizes.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

In article >,
Jim Elbrecht > wrote:

> On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:40:07 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 19:25:11 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> >> > wrote:
> -snip-
> >Jim, thank you very much. I have a #100 scoop. Any I have seen online
> >like mine (with black rubbery-like grips) are Oxo, but mine has no Oxo
> >markings on it anywhere. BTW, it's typical for them to carry the
> >portion size on the sweeper. I knew that part. :-).
>
> Y'even knew what the part was called. Wa-a-ay ahead of me.

Only because I've been researching, so don't feel bad. (It took me a
while before I noticed the size on the sweeper.)

> > Heckuva it is I
> >don't remember where I bought the danged thing. I think I want a
> >larger one but wonder if the Oxo medium size is too big. Thanks
> >again; that was very helpful.

>
> I don't see an Oxo 100 listed anywhere. My small is a 60 [2 tsp]. The
> 100 must be 1 tsp-- that *is* small.

It is, but, oddly enough, it's a reasonably-sized cookie, IMO. Maybe
2-3 bites. I just posted some pictures he
http://gallery.me.com/barbschaller#100441 Note that the ball-type
cookies (pb & the gingersnaps) are not perfectly round as they would be
if I'd rolled them by hand but they baked quite satisfactorily. I'm a
believer.
>
> I'm with you-- it sure makes keeping things the same size easy.

I believe it was a lot fast than the way I used to do it with two
teaspoons, one scoop the dough from the bowl and the other to push the
dough from the spoon onto the baking sheet.
>
> I can cut an 8' 2x4 in half by eye and come closer to even than I can
> scoop 8 cookies on a sheet. [or balls of bread dough- where the scale
> rescues me]

:-) I use a scale for weighing loaves, too.

> Jim



--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:51:46 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
> Jim Elbrecht > wrote:
>
>> sf > wrote:
>> >Why does it matter if it says Oxo or not?
>>
>> I didn't care much if it said Oxo [maybe I would if I paid for the
>> name] but I didn't think they had the size, which makes life easier
>> when making notes or reading someone else's recipe.
>>
>> I like the one Pete referred to that had color coded handles-- [and
>> for me, I'd like the numbers and volumes printed on them<g>]
>>
>> Jim
>
>I was curious about the Oxo branding because that is the only one I've
>seen that has the "lightly cushioned" squeezy grip. I like that feature
>and am trying to find it in a size I want. I'm thinking I need to look
>at some IRL to determine the size I want to look for. I can't decide if
>the middle-size Oxo is too big or if it's just right. :-) Looks like
>they make three sizes.

Papa bear, mama bear, and baby bear...
get all three sizes, Goldilocks!

On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 06:57:03 -0400, Jim Elbrecht >
wrote:

> I don't see an Oxo 100 listed anywhere. My small is a 60 [2 tsp]. The
> 100 must be 1 tsp-- that *is* small.

Well, I'll be doggone! Just looked at mine and it says 70 on the
"sweeper".

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.

In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> Anyone have one (or more)? Does the word Oxo appear anywhere on it?
> Where? (Stop laughing!)

.. . . a #60 from a restaurant supply place on the other side of town.
And an 8-quart Cambro container for flour. With a cover. And a sugar
dispenser because Someone broke the lid on my sugar bowl. And a couple
11" spreader/spatulas. All for about $28. The scoop was $10. No
cushioned squeezy grip, though. We'll see how it goes.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

In article >,
Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

> On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:51:46 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
> >I was curious about the Oxo branding because that is the only one I've
> >seen that has the "lightly cushioned" squeezy grip. I like that feature
> >and am trying to find it in a size I want. I'm thinking I need to look
> >at some IRL to determine the size I want to look for. I can't decide if
> >the middle-size Oxo is too big or if it's just right. :-) Looks like
> >they make three sizes.
>
> Papa bear, mama bear, and baby bear...
> get all three sizes, Goldilocks!

Nah, I don't have a need for papa bear size. I don't like to make
monster cookies and I don't make muffins often enough to warrant the
cost and storage room in my already-crowded drawers.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

In article >,
Janet Bostwick > wrote:

> On Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:49:46 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> > wrote:
>
> >On Mar 15, 6:40*pm, Melba's Jammin' >
> >wrote:
> >
> > *I think I want a larger
> >> one but wonder if the Oxo medium size is too big. * *Thanks again;
> >> that was very helpful.

> >
> >Barb, go to a Cash & Carry or Smart & Final or whatever restaurant
> >supply store is in your area. They have portion scoops (dishers) in
> >every size you could possibly want.
> >
> >
> That's exactly what I was going to recommend. Cash & Carry must have
> a dozen sizes.

> Janet

Thanks, Sitara and Janet. C&C is western states only, but I did find
another restaurant supply place within a reasonable distance and an easy
drive. The price was reasonable enough, too, at $10.
--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
March 17, 1968: Rest in peace Mary, Ivan, and Shirley Ann. Your deaths
caused ripples far and wide.
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:20:50 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
> Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:51:46 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
>> > wrote:
>> >I was curious about the Oxo branding because that is the only one I've
>> >seen that has the "lightly cushioned" squeezy grip. I like that feature
>> >and am trying to find it in a size I want. I'm thinking I need to look
>> >at some IRL to determine the size I want to look for. I can't decide if
>> >the middle-size Oxo is too big or if it's just right. :-) Looks like
>> >they make three sizes.
>>
>> Papa bear, mama bear, and baby bear...
>> get all three sizes, Goldilocks!
>
>Nah, I don't have a need for papa bear size. I don't like to make
>monster cookies and I don't make muffins often enough to warrant the
>cost and storage room in my already-crowded drawers.

I don't have even one of those kind of scoops... I use my hands to
scale, batters, doughs, fillings, etc... no muss, no fuss.

On Mar 17, 9:49*am, Melba's Jammin' >
wrote:
>
> Thanks, Sitara and Janet. *C&C is western states only, but I did find
> another restaurant supply place within a reasonable distance and an easy
> drive. *The price was reasonable enough, too, at $10.

If I'm going for good gadgets or even some cookware or glassware,
etc., I will always check the restaurant supply place first.
Half sheets, pizza pans, peels, knives, etc.etc.etc. They always
have a great selection and great prices and the quality is
institutional so it holds up.

On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:18:41 -0500 in rec.food.cooking, Melba's
Jammin' > wrote,
>I can't prove it but am willing to go out on a limb and say that the
>number on the sweeper is the number of level portions to make a quart;

That's exactly right.
Size chart at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disher

In article >,
Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

> On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 11:20:50 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:
> >
> >> On Wed, 16 Mar 2011 12:51:46 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> >> > wrote:
> >> >I was curious about the Oxo branding because that is the only one I've
> >> >seen that has the "lightly cushioned" squeezy grip. I like that feature
> >> >and am trying to find it in a size I want. I'm thinking I need to look
> >> >at some IRL to determine the size I want to look for. I can't decide if
> >> >the middle-size Oxo is too big or if it's just right. :-) Looks like
> >> >they make three sizes.
> >>
> >> Papa bear, mama bear, and baby bear...
> >> get all three sizes, Goldilocks!
> >
> >Nah, I don't have a need for papa bear size. I don't like to make
> >monster cookies and I don't make muffins often enough to warrant the
> >cost and storage room in my already-crowded drawers.
>
> I don't have even one of those kind of scoops... I use my hands to
> scale, batters, doughs, fillings, etc... no muss, no fuss.

Good on you! Pffttthhhhggbbtt!

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
> . . . a #60 from a restaurant supply place on the other side of town.


And the #60 got me 62 chocolate chip cookies, each 2.75 to 3" diameter.
Nice. Easy. Tidy. The absence of a cushioned squeezy grip part was
not a problem.

--
Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
"Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;
http://web.me.com/barbschaller

On Mar 22, 6:26*pm, Melba's Jammin' >
wrote:
> In article >,
> *Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > . . . a #60 from a restaurant supply place on the other side of town. *
>
> And the #60 got me 62 chocolate chip cookies, each 2.75 to 3" diameter. *
> Nice. *Easy. *Tidy. *The absence of a cushioned squeezy grip part was
> not a problem.
>
> --
> Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
> "Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
> Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;http://web.me.com/barbschaller

That's why we always used portion scoops for all our cookies.
Perfect even sizes every time. The absence of a squeezy grip part is
only a problem if you have arthritic hands or a weak grip. We had
several different sizes for many different uses. The 'professional'
ones wear like iron as well.

On Mar 22, 8:44*pm, ImStillMags > wrote:
> On Mar 22, 6:26*pm, Melba's Jammin' >
> wrote:
>
> > In article >,
> > *Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > > . . . a #60 from a restaurant supply place on the other side of town. *
>
> > And the #60 got me 62 chocolate chip cookies, each 2.75 to 3" diameter. *
> > Nice. *Easy. *Tidy. *The absence of a cushioned squeezy grip part was
> > not a problem.
>
> > --
> > Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
> > Holy Order of the Sacred Sisters of St. Pectina of Jella
> > "Always in a jam, never in a stew; sometimes in a pickle."
> > Pepparkakor particulars posted 11-29-2010;http://web.me.com/barbschaller
>
> That's why we always used portion scoops for all our cookies.
> Perfect even sizes every time. *The absence of a squeezy grip part is
> only a problem if you have arthritic hands or a weak grip. *We had
> several different sizes for many different uses. * *The 'professional'
> ones *wear like iron as well.

I got mine at a kitchen supply store at the mall (Kitchen Express) and
it has lasted like a champ - plus, I put it in the dishwasher, which
hasn't created any problems. I use mine all the time...no cushioned
grip, and I have mild arthritis in my hands from sewing (and using
scissors), but it hasn't been a problem using my scoops.

N.