Favorite Kitchen Things - Magnetized Measuring Spoons by Progressive International

To be completely honest, I really prefer to weigh my baking ingredients in grams, but for some ingredients, a good set of measuring spoons is a must.

This is actually my 3rd set of measuring spoons, but thes magnetic stainless steel measuring spoons are my favorite.  They're made by Progressive International and they've quickly become my favorite. It's a 5-piece set (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 Tbsp, and 1 Tbsp). The really neat thing about these spoons is that they're magnetized and stick together during storage (get it... "neat").

As you can see, the spoons are double ended - same size measure at each end, one is round and one is oval. Great for when you want to measure a dry ingredient after you've already measured something wet. And they have a flat base to allow them to sit on the counter without tipping.

My two other sets are a jumbled mess since their little ball-link chains rusted and were thrown away years ago. This magnetized set isn't quite as sturdy as my others, but there isn't anything in the world that would fit in these tiny spoons that would weigh enough to make them bend, and I don't plan on putting them to the ice cream test, so they should be fine.

I just might have to replace the other sets with more of these - I love them!

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Favorite Kitchen Things - Pampered Chef Silicone Scrapers and Spatulas

For me, Pampered Chef silicone scrapers, spatulas, and spoonulas are the best around. I'm sure there are other brands that perform well, but they simply can’t compare.

What's so great about them? The heads are fused to the handles, so there's absolutely no risk of yucky bits getting trapped in there (that also means the heads will never fall off), they're impervious to stains (even tomato sauce), they're heat resistant up to 450F, and they're dishwasher safe (the ultimate test of kitchen friendliness as far as I'm concerned).

Also, they last for years. Some of mine are over 20 years old and still going strong - worth every penny. They come in all shapes and sizes, but the Spoonulas are my favorite. They have a super cute mini spoonula too. If you prefer the shape of a traditional spatula, they’ve got you covered, and if you need a skinny one to get down in the bottom of jars and such, here you go.

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