Equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for measuring spoons.
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Who cares which spoons measure the best, which one isn't made by a woman working a dangerous machine and not being paid maternity leave in China?
And our pick is the kitchenaid.
My question would be, did any of the Tb fit in the spice jar? Probably not. And whoever needs too measure brown sugar in a spoon amount ? I never have. but I guess I have never made one cupcake!
This review was outdated when it was uploaded. I cannot believe that you didn't review more than one set of magnetic measuring spoons. There are multiple sets of Amazon, and they are so much easier to use. Maybe you need to revisit this subject and only include the magnetic measuring spoon sets. ALso when you critique and state that two or three of them are inaccurate, just having a closeup brief shot of the object doesn't cut it.
Were these measured the standard way? (1 Tablespoon = 14.78672 mL, 1 Teaspoon = 4.92896 mL)
OR Were these measured the weird way? (1 Tablespoon = 17.75816 mL, 1 Teaspoon = 5.919388 mL)
Looks like the same set I bought in Macy's Cellar 25 odd years ago only they aren't branded, never needed another set until now because someone thought that keeping them on the ring clip they came with was inconvenient and the tbsp and 1/2 tsp have gone astray. I have tried other spoons, none of them as easy for me to use as these as there isn't a spice jar they don't fit and are easy to sweep. Mind you when I bought them, they weren't cheap, about the $5.00 mark…current Ama price is $16. kind of definitely thinking on it.
I’m not American but I watch so many American cooking channels here in YouTube that use the measuring cup system. I will never understand why the US insists on not using the metric system 😅
Retails for $25 per their Amazon link…for the Stainless Steel 🤣
I’m surprised they didn’t also have the rectangular measuring spoons. I love my set and don’t remember a time not being able to get the teaspoon in a spice jar nor the tablespoon. I’ve had mine for a number of years and would like to know how true the measurements are for them.
The thing with the too large spoon with spices, for me, is not just inconvenience but that you end up wasting spice but dumping it into the spoon, invariably having it plop out and about and then scraping the residual back into the spice container or throwing it away.
Video: "What's the most accurate way to measure flour?"
Me: "Using an electric scale"
The true winner is "metric". ; )
One feature I would like in measuring spoons is a long, strong handle for measuring from large spice containers.
I’ve had my stainless steel, rectangular, Martha Stewart brand measuring spoons for about 10 years. They’re fabulous. I’d never buy a round bowl measuring spoon again due to fitting into spice jars. I also would never buy plastic again. Plastic ones will eventually break. I have no fear that mine ever will. They still look brand new.
I use the spring chef. It comes with a leveler. US and metric measures on label, rectangle shape fits in my spice jars, heavy duty metal & no bends, engraved labels so won't rub off. Purchased at Amazon.
I love y'alls shows, but I've noticed in this video & a few others, you'll say which ones did or didn't do a particular thing, but the camera doesn't catch you pointing to the one it is. I am needing new measuring spoons, & have been very interested in the magnetic (would be more interested if both ends were skinny too go in spice jars) & the rectangle skinny ones. But I have no idea what y'alls issue were with those ones, so don't know if y'alls issues would be issues for me. Please Mr director, make sure we can clearly see what's being pointed too. Other than that & maybe the recap every time of what I just watched being cooked keep up the good work!! I love what y'all do, cuz often y'all bring up things I'd have never thought of.
Meanwhile I'm here with my set of scales set to grams like 🤔
how hard is their brown sugar that it would cause measuring spoons to bend!??
I have the magnetic set. I love it! I also have a set on a ring for back-up
I loved the magnetic type for awhile. However after time, the magnets fell off some or all and sometimes the printed side fell so it was harder to know what size it was. Then I got a set that looked the same but snapped together instead of magnets. That was to fiddly since it took time to line them up correctly. I don't love spoons that are hooked together because I either have to wash them all at once or take them apart… I have solve these problems by just tossing them into a small bin, and I need to dig around. Not satisfactory.
I have the magnetic set and I love them. You didn't mention they come with a leveling slide. They fit in everything and I actually tested them myself and found them to be accurate. And I don't like those clunky ones that you picked. Can't be separated from the other spoons and bad for cleaning. I usually take your advice, but I disagree with this assessment.
so you tested spoons ….with grams?? so go metric then!!
I go for stainless and all must fit in a spice jar. I make a lot of recipes that have this requirement 😃
Turmeric pronounced with 2 R's – Thank you Adam!
I had plastic ones. The writing came off. I had to buy a new set, a metal set this time.
Has the winner ever not been available as a Amazon affiliate link. I think not. Just a big ad.
On what planet is a 40% measurement error not a huge deal?
If someone needs help picking measuring spoons might I suggest McDonald's.
Nope the not being able to go into the spice jar is a big no no for me personally.
When he asked you what was the best way to measure dry ingredients I had hoped you'd answer – the really BEST way is to weight them on a gram scale and use the metric system. SO much easier.
Use salt or sugar for the dry ingredients! Flour is so inaccurate!
Flour was a really poor choice for a dry material to measure. Humidity and compaction can result in large variations flour weight. Dry sand would a better test material, even if it isn't edible.
Just weigh your stuff in grams LIKE EVERY PROFESSIONAL BAKERY DOES!!
Uhh…you measured flour in them and expected precision? At least you did wanter too…table salt would have done you better :/
Oxo magnetic set are fantastic surprised they didn't test that here
I love your product tests. That being said, one request; Could you please print the winner at the end of your review? Seems like the review is clear and I can understand what you are saying during the review, but at the end, the name of the products names are always muffled. Thanks.
I love my Lee Valley Tools rectangular “Spice Jar Measuring Spoons” – heavy duty, stainless steel, AND fits into narrow spice jars – & have lasted at least 15 (20?) years. Other comments here mention similar spoons from King Arthur. There was one rectangular set shown but not mentioned – ? – so it’s unclear why it missed 1st place. Please include Lee Valley & King Arthur in your next review – thanks!
I use a magnetic Oxo set. Never going back to measuring spoons on a ring.
Love the equipment reviews. Was hoping you guys could do a french press review? Thanks!
What about the OXO set?
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