Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 25 Feb 2009 11:36:46p, hahabogus told us...
>
>> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in news:barbschaller-
>> :
>>
>>> In article >, Tracy >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> These look very cool. I might have to buy these the next time I am at
>>>> the mall.....
>>>> http://tinyurl.com/cz8tyo
>>>>
>>>> -Tracy
>>>> (I don't work for Williams Sonoma!)
>>> Nice. But $25 is pretty steep, I think.
>> no thanks I'll stick with the pyrex jobies I have...they have spouts.
>>
>
> I wish either Pyrex or Anchor Hocking would bring back the cups with the
> loop handles. I hate the current style of handle and find them hard to
> hold.
>
OTOH, the current handles make them nestable.

--
Jean B.

On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:47:17 -0600, Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> In article >,
> blake murphy > wrote:
>
>> On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:33:10 -0600, Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
>>>
>>> LOL! And I have six. :-/ The 2-quart one/s get a lot of use for
>>> mixing or microwave cooking. I have a pound of dried apricots soaking
>>> in one right now. It's easy enough for me to use all of at one time.
>>> :-/
>>
>> uh-oh, yours is bigger.
>>
>> i somehow ended up with two one-quarts. a large container with a spout can
>> be handy.
>>
>> your pal,
>> blake
>
> Indeed. When I make jam I pour the jam from the kettle to the Pyrex
> 2-quart pitcher and fill the jars from that. It works slicker'n snot.

yep. i was thinking of hot liquids especially.

your pal,
blake

On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:19:58 -0600, Chris Marksberry wrote:

> "Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>> In article >,
>>> "cybercat" > wrote:
>> snip
>> I have a single pyrex meauring cup, the
>>>> usual kind. snip
>>
>>> LOL! And I have six. :-/ The 2-quart one/s get a lot of use for
>>> mixing or microwave cooking.
>> snip
>>> --
>>> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
>> I love the 2-quart one!!! It's in use all the time. I haven't seen one
>> around in the stores for a long time. I suppose if I ever need another
>> one I'll have to order online.
>> Janet
>>
>
> I tried to find the old Anchor Hocking 2-quart... mine after years of use
> is looking tired. Pampered Chef I believe makes one but there are no
> measurements on it.
>
> Oops... I stand corrected... looks like it does have measuring marks on it
> now.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/n3g22
>
> Chris

i don't like to put my measuring cups in the dishwasher, as it seems to
fade the markings.

your pal,
blake

On Fri 27 Feb 2009 07:08:42a, Jean B. told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Wed 25 Feb 2009 11:36:46p, hahabogus told us...
>>
>>> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in
news:barbschaller-
>>> :
>>>
>>>> In article >, Tracy >
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> These look very cool. I might have to buy these the next time I am at
>>>>> the mall.....
>>>>> http://tinyurl.com/cz8tyo
>>>>>
>>>>> -Tracy
>>>>> (I don't work for Williams Sonoma!) Nice. But $25 is pretty steep, I
>>>>> think.
>>> no thanks I'll stick with the pyrex jobies I have...they have spouts.
>>>
>>
>> I wish either Pyrex or Anchor Hocking would bring back the cups with the
>> loop handles. I hate the current style of handle and find them hard to
>> hold.
>>
> OTOH, the current handles make them nestable.
>

That's true, but I have no need to nest them.

--
Wayne Boatwright

"One man's meat is another man's poison"
- Oswald Dykes, English writer, 1709.

On Feb 27, 1:47*pm, blake murphy > wrote:

> i don't like to put my measuring cups in the dishwasher, as it seems to
> fade the markings.

Yes, recently I finally had to replace the measuring cup that I got
in the late 1970s. It was terribly scratched, as well, from whisking
in it with a fork.

Cindy Hamilton

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Fri 27 Feb 2009 07:08:42a, Jean B. told us...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Wed 25 Feb 2009 11:36:46p, hahabogus told us...
>>>
>>>> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in
> news:barbschaller-
>>>> :
>>>>
>>>>> In article >, Tracy >
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> These look very cool. I might have to buy these the next time I am at
>>>>>> the mall.....
>>>>>> http://tinyurl.com/cz8tyo
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -Tracy
>>>>>> (I don't work for Williams Sonoma!) Nice. But $25 is pretty steep, I
>>>>>> think.
>>>> no thanks I'll stick with the pyrex jobies I have...they have spouts.
>>>>
>>> I wish either Pyrex or Anchor Hocking would bring back the cups with the
>>> loop handles. I hate the current style of handle and find them hard to
>>> hold.
>>>
>> OTOH, the current handles make them nestable.
>>
>
> That's true, but I have no need to nest them.
>
Well, my current kitchen lacks counter space, so nesting is good.

--
Jean B.

On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:35:07 -0700, Christine Dabney
> wrote:

>On Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:26:57 -0600, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:
>
>>In article 7>,
>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>>> That's true, but I don't need to. I have an entire cabinet shelf devoted to
>>> measuring cups of various types.
>>
>>Lucky dog!
>
>I think that's more than I have!
>
>You should have heard and seen Koko at my house...during the NM
>cook-in. I was sitting here at the computer, updating folks here in
>RFC about the goings on, when I heard the words "Holy Crap! That does
>it!!!" come from my kitchen. I went into the kitchen to see what was
>going on, and Koko had gotten her camera out and was going through the
>cabinets and drawers taking pictures.
>The thing that set it off, was when she was looking for measuring
>cups, and opened the cabinet that has them. I think she has a picture
>of them.
>
>I nearly died laughing at her going around looking in my cupboards and
>taking pictures.
>
>Christine

I'm still laughing just remembering it. What a great time.

This was what prompted the "Holy crap. That does it."
http://i41.tinypic.com/fu1kqg.jpg

It was after I'd seen all of this.
How many clear glass bowls does one person need.
http://i42.tinypic.com/30ib61u.jpg

Now, pots and pans I understand but these were only what was visible.
http://i41.tinypic.com/3132mhc.jpg

Then there was...
http://i39.tinypic.com/a58ava.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/20kzxh5.jpg
http://i44.tinypic.com/nnny8m.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/24lpk55.jpg
http://i41.tinypic.com/28a3o15.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/292weiw.jpg

And this is only part of it. I didn't add the food cupboard photos.

I love Christine's kitchen. It's a large workable, lovable, warm
inviting space.
Her whole home is inviting and comfortable. I miss being there.

koko
--

There is no love more sincere than the love of food
George Bernard Shaw
www.kokoscorner.typepad.com
updated 02/22

On Fri 27 Feb 2009 04:02:55p, Jean B. told us...

> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Fri 27 Feb 2009 07:08:42a, Jean B. told us...
>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>>> On Wed 25 Feb 2009 11:36:46p, hahabogus told us...
>>>>
>>>>> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in
>>>>> news:barbschaller- :
>>>>>
>>>>>> In article >, Tracy
>>>>>> > wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> These look very cool. I might have to buy these the next time I am
>>>>>>> at the mall.....
>>>>>>> http://tinyurl.com/cz8tyo
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -Tracy
>>>>>>> (I don't work for Williams Sonoma!) Nice. But $25 is pretty
>>>>>>> steep, I think.
>>>>> no thanks I'll stick with the pyrex jobies I have...they have
>>>>> spouts.
>>>>>
>>>> I wish either Pyrex or Anchor Hocking would bring back the cups with
>>>> the loop handles. I hate the current style of handle and find them
>>>> hard to hold.
>>>>
>>> OTOH, the current handles make them nestable.
>>>
>>
>> That's true, but I have no need to nest them.
>>
> Well, my current kitchen lacks counter space, so nesting is good.
>

Understood. None of my previous kitches had nearly the amount of storage
space as this one.

--
Wayne Boatwright

"One man's meat is another man's poison"
- Oswald Dykes, English writer, 1709.

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> Understood. None of my previous kitches had nearly the amount of storage
> space as this one.
>

Drool. I wonder how much my next one will have. Oh yes, I will
be moving in the near future....
--
Jean B.

On Feb 25, 3:43*pm, Tracy > wrote:
> 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=xsr....16|||0|||||||measuring%20cup &cm_src=SCH
>
> or
>
> http://tinyurl.com/cz8tyo
>
> -Tracy
> (I don't work for Williams Sonoma!)

Ahh, save your money. One more set of things to buy, store, and so
on. And what happens when you accidently put one on or near a hot
burner?

Gimme my ancient Pyrex and Fireking handled cups.

I DID see a neat measuring shot glass for a buck at my local booze
emporium - might be good for small liquid measuring.

In article
>,
wrote:


> Ahh, save your money. One more set of things to buy, store, and so
> on. And what happens when you accidently put one on or near a hot
> burner?

Good up to 490F, according to the cite.

> Gimme my ancient Pyrex and Fireking handled cups.

I don't know for sure, but I don't think Pyrex can be used with direct
heat.

--
Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA

"Dan Abel" > wrote in message
...
> In article
> >,
> wrote:
>
>
>> Ahh, save your money. One more set of things to buy, store, and so
>> on. And what happens when you accidently put one on or near a hot
>> burner?
>
> Good up to 490F, according to the cite.
>
>> Gimme my ancient Pyrex and Fireking handled cups.
>
> I don't know for sure, but I don't think Pyrex can be used with direct
> heat.
>

Depends what you mean by "direct heat". Silicone won't survive direct
flame. Pyrex needs to have heat applied evenly or it may shatter. But
Pyrex makes many pieces of glass ovenware, also laboratory glassware. Pyrex
glass bakeware will survive temperatures well in excess of 1,000º F, in fact
your kitchen stove will self destruct itself first.