The Mini Measure is a Measurer's Delight!
Written: May 24 '04 (Updated May 25 '04)
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Pros: compact, sturdy glass, variety of measurements, use for cooking or crafts, dishwasher safe
Cons: normally found via mail-order rather than in local stores
The Bottom Line: The King has decreed that the Bottom Line measure its worthiness with the Mini Measure.
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| dlstewart's Full Review: Cooking.com Mini Measure, Measuring Cup |
Once upon a time in the Kingdom of Stewart lived a kind, gentle King who tended to indulge a bit too much in the good things of life. Eat, drink and be merry ... and eat some more! Well ... the good King Stewart suffered a mild stroke, which tipped him into the arms of a new diet regime. Being a wise King, he sought a better way to keep track of food intake. Thus entered into the Kingdom of Stewart the Mini Measure.
Description
The Mini Measure is constructed of a durable, thick-sided clear glass with a thick bottom. At first glance, one might think it a shot glass. It stands 2 1/2" tall with its bottom a 1 1/4" diameter and the top a 2" diameter.
The printing on King Stewart’s Mini Measure is in red. However, the Mini Measure can also be purchased with blue printing.
A broad vertical band spans the glass from top to bottom and says: Mini Measure. There are a wide assortment of measurements on this cup, too. You can measure in teaspoons, tablespoons, ounces or milliliters. Beneath each of these headings are lines indicating different measurements.
Teaspoons
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 teaspoons
Tablespoons
1/2, 1 1/2, 2, or 2 1/2 tablespoons
Ounces
1/4, 1/2, 3/4 or 1 ounce
Milliliters
5, 10, 15, 20, 25 or 30 milliliters
Using the Mini Measure
King Stewart has proclaimed that this Mini Measure be solely used for the purpose of measuring allotted serving suggestions on condiment bottles. In plain English ... he uses it to measure two tablespoons of salad dressing (the single-serving size mentioned on the salad dressing bottle).
However, Queen Stewart feels immune to royal decree and has usurped the Mini Measure for her baking. With all the different measurements available on this handy glass, it is ideal for replacing many of her measuring spoons. The Queen prefers to use the Mini Measure for liquid or semi-liquid ingredients such as vanilla extract, water, vinegar, oil, molasses, mustard ... and salad dressing.
The King’s son, Prince Stewart, who has on occasion been known to dabble with mixed drinks, would find this measure extremely useful. However, the Queen gifted the Prince’s wife with the Mini Measure ... and it has found its way into the kitchen where the closest liquor it sees is the Kahlua in her fudge.
Should the Prince’s wife think of it, the Mini Measure could find its way into the craft cupboard. She would find it useful for measuring the scents she adds to her homemade soaps and candles. The Prince’s wife is very creative.
The Duel: Measuring Spoons vs. Mini Measure
King Stewart is ready to write a proclamation proclaiming the Mini Measure the only worthy measuring device in the cupboard. Queen Stewart will have none of it. If the King decrees the Mini Measure is the only measure ... then the King can bake his own bread.
For one thing, the wonderful Mini Measure can’t measure tiny increments. The Mini Measure starts with a 1 teaspoon measurement. The Queen values her 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2 teaspoons. She also has a unique set of measuring spoons titled: pinch, dash and smidgen. Since the Queen values all of her cooking implements, she refuses to part with a single spoon.
Being a wise and gentle King, who values the importance of a home-cooked meal, the King sees the value of diversity. The kitchen remains a haven for measuring devices of all kinds.
Likes
* Solid, durable glass
* Clear to easily see contents
* Measurements written in easy to read red or blue print
* Many measurements to choose from
* Small size is easy to store
* Simple to clean & dishwasher safe
Care & Storage
Being such a compact size, the Mini Measure easily fits into the cupboard. While the King is happy to load the dishwasher, and the Mini Measure is dishwasher safe, the Queen has decided that the Mini Measure always be handwashed. It is simple to clean with a bit of liquid dishwashing soap and a non-abrasive sponge.
Purchasing
The Mini Measure is available from many online stores and is reasonably priced at less than $5.00.
Cooking.com – $4.95 (available in red or blue)
Kitchenetc.com – $3.99 (red only)
Mileskimball.com – $2.49 (red only)
Summary
The King and Queen are delighted with their Mini Measure and have learned to share ... a valuable lesson to all their subjects. The Mini Measure has helped King Stewart adhere to single-serving measures of salad dressing, too. Since the King used to think nothing of drowning all vegetables and fruits with half a bottle of dressing (his idea of a single-serving size) ... the Mini Measure has proven its weight in royal gold. To date the King has lost 35 pounds!
Thank you for reading this review.
Other reviews:
Cooking.com (online store)
Kitchenetc.com (online store)
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Copyright 2004 Dawn L. Stewart
http://dlstewart.com
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Recommended:
Yes
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