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Wednesday, June 6, 2012

Progressive GT-3520 International 19-Piece Measuring Cup and Spoon Set Review

Progressive GT-3520 International 19-Piece Measuring Cup and Spoon Set
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Compaired to other sets, you get more in this set for the same price or less without giving up quality. Plus, you can't put stainless sets in the microwave to melt butter.
Pros:
1. Large set with odd sizes (like 3/4 cup)
2. I won't likely use the really small (like 1/32 tsp) but they can be used as a flour leveler to scrape over the top with the larger cups.
3. Sizes are not printed/painted on so they won't wear off
4. Weighted properly so that when I set it down they lay flat. My old set tipped over.
5. Nice mix of colors which makes them pretty but also makes it easier to tell close sizes apart.
6. The measures are in labled in cups and mL. No conversions.
The only thing I don't care for is that they don't stack together perfectly. The set is in 3 parts - 1 set of large cups, 1 set of medium cups and then a set of spoons.Each individual set stacks well, but when putting the 3 sets together they don't nest perfectly. Minor detail, so it's not worth subtracting a star over IMHO.


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The 19-piece measuring set from Progressive International is a comprehensive kit for measuring. It includes a 9-piece measuring spoon set and 10-piece measuring cup set with three convenient storage rings. The spoon measurements are 1/32 tsp, 1/16 tsp, 1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 2 tsp, 1/2 Tbls, and 1 Tbls. The ten cup measurements are 1/8, 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 1, 1-1/2, 1-3/4, and 2 cups. Large handles provide a more secure grip and a trio of red, gray, and white colors helps for easy and immediate sorting. Measurements are indicated in standard and metric sizes, and all pieces are dishwasher safe.

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Thursday, April 26, 2012

Zyliss 71372 Metal Ice-Cream Scoop with Ergonomic Plastic Handle, White Review

Zyliss 71372 Metal Ice-Cream Scoop with Ergonomic Plastic Handle, White
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We've been through 4 different ice cream scoops over the past few years, and haven't really been satisfied with one until now. This scoop is fantastic!
The stand-out feature for me is the ability to scoop really hard ice cream. We keep our freezer set at 0 degrees for food presevation, but premium ice creams are rock hard at that temperature. But I'm too impatient to wait for the ice cream to soften!
The zyliss has two features that make it better at scooping hard ice cream:
1. The shape of the handle -- this is a scoop that you can really productively bear down on. There's a nice edge to push against with your thumb, and the scoop is aligned so that a downward thrust is very effective at scooping. Many scoops fail by providing nothing to push down against (leaving one trying to grasp the handle very hard to hold on) or having a scoop that requires a sideways (instead of downward) scooping motion.
2. The "beak" of the scoop -- it's almost sharp, and helps cut through the ice cream and any embedded goodies. However, it's not pointy in the way that some are, and won't accidentally pierce the side of the container.
Now, it doesn't magically scoop hard ice cream- it still requires significant force. What's different is that this scoop actually lets one use a lot of force!
The only downside is that we've found it's not completely dishwasher safe. After several weeks of use, we started getting tiny corrosion spots in the scoop bowl. This has been true for *every* scoop we've ever tried, so we've resolved just to handwash it, which isn't a big deal.
-R

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This heavy, sturdy scoop has a superior design which makes it well-equipped to dig into even the hardest frozen confection-be-it ice cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt. The scoop shape also creates and appetizing presentation. Non-slip, ergonomic handle keeps hands out of the cold and free from strain. Plus, the handle is treated so that it will not yellow with age.

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