"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
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> brooklyn1 wrote:
>> "Tracy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> These look very cool. I might have to buy these the next time I am at
>>> the mall.....
>>>
>>> http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/sku6818637/index.cfm?pkey=xsrd0m1|16|||0|||||||measuring%20cu p&cm_src=SCH
>>>
>>> or
>>>
>>> http://tinyurl.com/cz8tyo
>>>
>>> -Tracy
>>>
>> I think the plain old time tested Pyrex measuing cups with *handles* are
>> in infinite ways far superior, and a set of the same three sizes costs
>> about *half* as much. How pray tell will you lift those fercoctah
>> sillycone cups when they're filled with HOT liquid? Don't by them,
>> they're unsafe.
>
> I have to wonder if they are flexible enough to form spouts to pour if
> they might also get accidentally squished and slop the contents before you
> are ready to pour.

And I'd think the hotter the contents the more those cups would distort,
probably even squish right out of your hand as you try to hold onto it by
gripping it tighter. To me they're not just silly, they very dangerous. I
have some silicone scrapers/spatulas. I know they become far more piable
when using them with warm/hot ingredients, in fact that's why I only use
them with room temperature/cold ingredients. Pyrex measuring cups have been
around a long time, I don't think anyone will come up with something better
for an even longer time, probably never. I have a set of dry measure cups
(Rubbermaid), they're pretty thick white plastic and have nice sized
handles, they all nest... I rarely use them... I have the ring of measuring
spoons to match, don't use those either (good toddler toys). These cups and
spoons came with some kitchen stuff set I got for opening a bank account,
too long ago to remember. It's very rare that I measure anything when
cooking... I have bionic eyes and hands. Mostly I use my Pyrex measuring
cups to heat stuff in the microwave, to store loftovers, and as mixing
bowls. I always know exactly the right amount of ingredients to add to a
pot regardless how large, when it's full... the very first thing I choose
when cooking soups and stews is the size pot.