Oxo Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup 3-Pack
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Oxo Good Grips Mini Angled Measuring Cup 3-Pack
Customer Review: Great little measuring cups
Summary: 5 Stars
I really appreciate every aspect of these fantastic measuring cups.
The good:
1) The size is great; you can measure small amounts while supporting larger containers with both hands for pouring.
2) The visibility of the measure marks from above. It goes without saying that this is one of the best features. You can see the amount without bending over to the counter while holding a large jug.
3) They stack; not super flat, but they do stack, and that makes packing easy. They also fit very well sideways in a drawer instead of taking up cabinet space.
4) They are color coded. My set came with red, green and blue markings. I had to measure water and vinegar, and I didn't have smell the vinegar to know which was which.
I couldn't really think of anything bad about them. I do have a note though: My kid likes to play with them as cups. they actually make really good size cups for children, so they seem to attract little hands. Make sure you encourage them to help cook so they are not just taking away your measure cups. :)
Customer Review: The best at the MUCH better price!
Summary: 5 Stars
Because I have trouble with my thumb joints, holding some items is painful, if not impossible. So, I jumped at the chance to buy a similar set of measuring cups at one of those "home demo" high-price cookware shows. The handle on them seemed, at the demo, easy to manage because I could rest the body of the cup(s) against the knuckles of 2 or 3 fingers, giving me a secure grip. Wrong! I failed to realize that the small, narrow rubber-covered holder on the lip required small fingers and a good grip for a secure hold. Then I discovered the OXO cups and bought them immediately; they cost less than HALF of what the home-demo cookware set cost, too. I gave the home-demo cups to my unsuspecting daughter, who quickly passed them along to my grandchildren for sandbox toys and replaced them with her own OXO cups. I've seen the OXO cups in several places, and believe me, you will NOT find them at a better price than Amazon offers, not even close! What are you waiting for? Buy--NOW!Customer Review: These are better than the larger ones!
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought two sets of these, thinking I might give one set as a gift. I don't think so! They are so great, I use them all the time. The larger size is good, but cup measures are so common. It's much easier to measure a cup then a few tablespoons.
My husband loves them for mixing drinks. I use them in my cooking. I love being able to measure the tablespoons without having to do the spoon thing. So much more convenient. The other day I was making a lime vinaigrette and I needed to measure the lime juice. I just squeezed the lime directly into the cup and was even able to scrape it against the top to finish getting the last of the juice. Two tablespoons before you know it!
I wasn't sure when I bought them how much they would be used, but I can tell they are going to be a workhorse of my kitchen. I might still give the other set away as a gift, but I will always have a few of these in my kitchen.
Customer Review: Ingenious product, much better than using measuring spoons
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great product. My measuring spoons don't get nearly as much use any more.
These little measuring devices have markings for the following:
Tablespoons (1/2, 1, 2, 3, 4)
Ounces (1/4, 1/2, 1, 1 1/2, 2)
Milliliters (5 thru 60, in 5 ml increments)
Cups (1/16, 1/8, 1/4)
These cups stack together and don't take up much room. I store them inside my 1 cup measuring cup. They are easy to read from the top for the two most used measures (tablespoons and ounces). They are also easy to clean.
I find them to be very useful for measuring the oil that you are going to saute in, avoiding the problem of a tablespoon becoming a quarter cup. They are also great for measuring single servings of salad dressing, and small amounts of Parmesan cheese.
I highly recommend this product.
Customer Review: Shower Favors and Gifts, Keep One For Yourself!
Summary: 5 Stars
As other reviewers have noted, these mini measuring cups are perfect for small measures and easier to work with than spoons. I have found them most useful for mixing drink measurements for cocktails, so buy yourself a great bar book while you're at it: The Ultimate A-to-Z Bar Guide
At just over $3 apiece in this 3-pack, they also make great bridal shower favors, and, as a teacher, I give them out as "thank-you" gifts for my parent volunteers. (I attach a little card that says: "Your help was immeasurable." The sentiment could easily be adapted for a bridal shower!)