I'm not sure how many times I have had to replace these. I did replace my
dry ones in the past year or two. But not the liquid ones. I just used the
two cup plastic one. Not sure what became of it but it had cracks all
through it. The cracks didn't go all the way through, but it was time. My
one cup glass one has that crazed look to it that a dishwasher can cause.
And I never really liked my 4 cup Pampered Chef one because the markings on
it are not easily visible.

So... I just placed an order at Jet.com. I think that is going to be my go
to place now. That and Boxed.com although there isn't much that I buy from
them aside from beverages. Jet is certainly giving Amazon a run for their
money. Better prices and most of the time, actual 2 day delivery. For some
reason the cat litter took 5 days. Ordered a 2 piece set of one and two cup,
a 4 cup and an 8 cup with lid. Never had an 8 cup before!

I went to the Salvation Army Family store the other day with my friends
because the one was looking for some specific thing to do with hanging bird
feeders. Can't really explain what she was looking for but she said she
would know it if she saw it. She didn't find what she wanted. But we all had
a laugh at what appeared to be a glass measuring cup but it had no markings
on it whatever. We couldn't figure out if it was a mistake, someone had
cleaned the markings off or what. Appeared to be Pyrex based on the size and
shape.

I don't actually use measuring cups all that often because I can usually
eyeball what I need. I would use them if I were to make something like a
boiled candy where the measurements need to be more precise. But with a
fairly new cook in the house, they are necessary. She does have some in her
Hope Chest. We got a few kitchen things at the closing Safeway. But by that
point most everything was sold out. I think we just got a one cup wet, set
of dry and set of measuring spoons.

On Sun, 3 Jul 2016 19:59:16 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>I'm not sure how many times I have had to replace these. I did replace my
>dry ones in the past year or two. But not the liquid ones. I just used the
>two cup plastic one. Not sure what became of it but it had cracks all
>through it. The cracks didn't go all the way through, but it was time. My
>one cup glass one has that crazed look to it that a dishwasher can cause.
>And I never really liked my 4 cup Pampered Chef one because the markings on
>it are not easily visible.
>
>So... I just placed an order at Jet.com. I think that is going to be my go
>to place now. That and Boxed.com although there isn't much that I buy from
>them aside from beverages. Jet is certainly giving Amazon a run for their
>money. Better prices and most of the time, actual 2 day delivery. For some
>reason the cat litter took 5 days. Ordered a 2 piece set of one and two cup,
>a 4 cup and an 8 cup with lid. Never had an 8 cup before!
>
>I went to the Salvation Army Family store the other day with my friends
>because the one was looking for some specific thing to do with hanging bird
>feeders. Can't really explain what she was looking for but she said she
>would know it if she saw it. She didn't find what she wanted. But we all had
>a laugh at what appeared to be a glass measuring cup but it had no markings
>on it whatever. We couldn't figure out if it was a mistake, someone had
>cleaned the markings off or what. Appeared to be Pyrex based on the size and
>shape.
>
>I don't actually use measuring cups all that often because I can usually
>eyeball what I need. I would use them if I were to make something like a
>boiled candy where the measurements need to be more precise. But with a
>fairly new cook in the house, they are necessary. She does have some in her
>Hope Chest. We got a few kitchen things at the closing Safeway. But by that
>point most everything was sold out. I think we just got a one cup wet, set
>of dry and set of measuring spoons.

My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.

Doris

Doris Night wrote:
>
> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.

I've got a pyrex one, stainless steel ones and many plastic ones. None
have ever gone bad so I don't what happened with hers.

On Monday, July 4, 2016 at 8:39:18 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> Doris Night wrote:
> >
> > My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>
> I've got a pyrex one, stainless steel ones and many plastic ones. None
> have ever gone bad so I don't what happened with hers.

She's probably buying "pretty" ones that go with her décor.

I've got an Anchor Hocking that's losing its markings. The Pyrex
one is holding up fine.

As you say, the stainless ones are nearly indestructible.

I've got some like this:
<https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Angled-Measuring-Clear/dp/B00FYL4MPY>
that aren't holding up as well, but they're quite handy and quite
inexpensive. I'll replace them when their markings are gone.

Cindy Hamilton

On 2016-07-04 8:40 AM, Gary wrote:
> Doris Night wrote:
>>
>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>
> I've got a pyrex one, stainless steel ones and many plastic ones. None
> have ever gone bad so I don't what happened with hers.
>


I have lost handles off stainless cups from nesting sets. I replaced a
Pyrex measuring cup after about 30 years of use because the markings and
numbers were almost worn off.

A friend of my wife's gave us a set of measuring cups that nest like
those carved Russian dolls. It is handy to have all those different
sizes, but they are often more work than they are worth. It is hard to
tell which is which because the different shapes of the tops and bottoms
and that plays games with your ability to readily judge the relative
sizes. There are 6 of them in the set, and that usually means that you
end up having to wash all 6 of them even when you use only one.


https://www.amazon.ca/Fred-Friends-M...measuring+cups

On 04/07/2016 6:27 AM, Doris Night wrote:
> On Sun, 3 Jul 2016 19:59:16 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>> I'm not sure how many times I have had to replace these. I did replace my
>> dry ones in the past year or two. But not the liquid ones. I just used the
>> two cup plastic one. Not sure what became of it but it had cracks all
>> through it. The cracks didn't go all the way through, but it was time. My
>> one cup glass one has that crazed look to it that a dishwasher can cause.
>> And I never really liked my 4 cup Pampered Chef one because the markings on
>> it are not easily visible.
>>
>> So... I just placed an order at Jet.com. I think that is going to be my go
>> to place now. That and Boxed.com although there isn't much that I buy from
>> them aside from beverages. Jet is certainly giving Amazon a run for their
>> money. Better prices and most of the time, actual 2 day delivery. For some
>> reason the cat litter took 5 days. Ordered a 2 piece set of one and two cup,
>> a 4 cup and an 8 cup with lid. Never had an 8 cup before!
>>
>> I went to the Salvation Army Family store the other day with my friends
>> because the one was looking for some specific thing to do with hanging bird
>> feeders. Can't really explain what she was looking for but she said she
>> would know it if she saw it. She didn't find what she wanted. But we all had
>> a laugh at what appeared to be a glass measuring cup but it had no markings
>> on it whatever. We couldn't figure out if it was a mistake, someone had
>> cleaned the markings off or what. Appeared to be Pyrex based on the size and
>> shape.
>>
>> I don't actually use measuring cups all that often because I can usually
>> eyeball what I need. I would use them if I were to make something like a
>> boiled candy where the measurements need to be more precise. But with a
>> fairly new cook in the house, they are necessary. She does have some in her
>> Hope Chest. We got a few kitchen things at the closing Safeway. But by that
>> point most everything was sold out. I think we just got a one cup wet, set
>> of dry and set of measuring spoons.
>
> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>
> Doris
>
She can have mine (a stainless steel set) as I never use them.
Graham

"Doris Night" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 3 Jul 2016 19:59:16 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> > wrote:
>
>>I'm not sure how many times I have had to replace these. I did replace my
>>dry ones in the past year or two. But not the liquid ones. I just used the
>>two cup plastic one. Not sure what became of it but it had cracks all
>>through it. The cracks didn't go all the way through, but it was time. My
>>one cup glass one has that crazed look to it that a dishwasher can cause.
>>And I never really liked my 4 cup Pampered Chef one because the markings
>>on
>>it are not easily visible.
>>
>>So... I just placed an order at Jet.com. I think that is going to be my go
>>to place now. That and Boxed.com although there isn't much that I buy from
>>them aside from beverages. Jet is certainly giving Amazon a run for their
>>money. Better prices and most of the time, actual 2 day delivery. For some
>>reason the cat litter took 5 days. Ordered a 2 piece set of one and two
>>cup,
>>a 4 cup and an 8 cup with lid. Never had an 8 cup before!
>>
>>I went to the Salvation Army Family store the other day with my friends
>>because the one was looking for some specific thing to do with hanging
>>bird
>>feeders. Can't really explain what she was looking for but she said she
>>would know it if she saw it. She didn't find what she wanted. But we all
>>had
>>a laugh at what appeared to be a glass measuring cup but it had no
>>markings
>>on it whatever. We couldn't figure out if it was a mistake, someone had
>>cleaned the markings off or what. Appeared to be Pyrex based on the size
>>and
>>shape.
>>
>>I don't actually use measuring cups all that often because I can usually
>>eyeball what I need. I would use them if I were to make something like a
>>boiled candy where the measurements need to be more precise. But with a
>>fairly new cook in the house, they are necessary. She does have some in
>>her
>>Hope Chest. We got a few kitchen things at the closing Safeway. But by
>>that
>>point most everything was sold out. I think we just got a one cup wet, set
>>of dry and set of measuring spoons.
>
> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.

They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
use!

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Doris Night wrote:
>>
>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>
> I've got a pyrex one, stainless steel ones and many plastic ones. None
> have ever gone bad so I don't what happened with hers.

I told you. I had a very old set of plastic ones that deteriorated. I have
had glass ones dropped on the floor and they broke. Not sure where the 2 cup
plastic one came from or exactly what happened to it but I found it in the
sink all full of cracks. The one cup glass one was crazed inside and out
from years in the dishwasher. And while the 4 cup is still intact, the
markings on it are just raised and clear so they are hard to see. I prefer
the red markings on Pyrex.

Things wear out. And when I was younger, I did tons of baking and candy
making. As in at least one batch, often many more, several times a week.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> On 2016-07-04 8:40 AM, Gary wrote:
>> Doris Night wrote:
>>>
>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>
>> I've got a pyrex one, stainless steel ones and many plastic ones. None
>> have ever gone bad so I don't what happened with hers.
>>
>
>
> I have lost handles off stainless cups from nesting sets. I replaced a
> Pyrex measuring cup after about 30 years of use because the markings and
> numbers were almost worn off.
>
> A friend of my wife's gave us a set of measuring cups that nest like those
> carved Russian dolls. It is handy to have all those different sizes, but
> they are often more work than they are worth. It is hard to tell which is
> which because the different shapes of the tops and bottoms and that plays
> games with your ability to readily judge the relative sizes. There are 6
> of them in the set, and that usually means that you end up having to wash
> all 6 of them even when you use only one.
>
>
> https://www.amazon.ca/Fred-Friends-M...measuring+cups

I bought those for someone who collects nesting dolls.

I now own several sets of dry measures. Much easier than having to keep
washing the same cup to reuse.

"graham" > wrote in message
...
> On 04/07/2016 6:27 AM, Doris Night wrote:
>> On Sun, 3 Jul 2016 19:59:16 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I'm not sure how many times I have had to replace these. I did replace
>>> my
>>> dry ones in the past year or two. But not the liquid ones. I just used
>>> the
>>> two cup plastic one. Not sure what became of it but it had cracks all
>>> through it. The cracks didn't go all the way through, but it was time.
>>> My
>>> one cup glass one has that crazed look to it that a dishwasher can
>>> cause.
>>> And I never really liked my 4 cup Pampered Chef one because the markings
>>> on
>>> it are not easily visible.
>>>
>>> So... I just placed an order at Jet.com. I think that is going to be my
>>> go
>>> to place now. That and Boxed.com although there isn't much that I buy
>>> from
>>> them aside from beverages. Jet is certainly giving Amazon a run for
>>> their
>>> money. Better prices and most of the time, actual 2 day delivery. For
>>> some
>>> reason the cat litter took 5 days. Ordered a 2 piece set of one and two
>>> cup,
>>> a 4 cup and an 8 cup with lid. Never had an 8 cup before!
>>>
>>> I went to the Salvation Army Family store the other day with my friends
>>> because the one was looking for some specific thing to do with hanging
>>> bird
>>> feeders. Can't really explain what she was looking for but she said she
>>> would know it if she saw it. She didn't find what she wanted. But we all
>>> had
>>> a laugh at what appeared to be a glass measuring cup but it had no
>>> markings
>>> on it whatever. We couldn't figure out if it was a mistake, someone had
>>> cleaned the markings off or what. Appeared to be Pyrex based on the size
>>> and
>>> shape.
>>>
>>> I don't actually use measuring cups all that often because I can usually
>>> eyeball what I need. I would use them if I were to make something like a
>>> boiled candy where the measurements need to be more precise. But with a
>>> fairly new cook in the house, they are necessary. She does have some in
>>> her
>>> Hope Chest. We got a few kitchen things at the closing Safeway. But by
>>> that
>>> point most everything was sold out. I think we just got a one cup wet,
>>> set
>>> of dry and set of measuring spoons.
>>
>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>
>> Doris
>>
> She can have mine (a stainless steel set) as I never use them.
> Graham

Wow! Do they make stainless for liquid in places other than the US? I have
only ever seen glass and plastic.

Julie Bove wrote:
>
> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
> use!

That makes no sense. wth?

On 2016-07-04 10:22 AM, Gary wrote:
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>> use!
>
> That makes no sense. wth?

The liquid will leak through the stainless steel. Did you not know that?







;-)

>

On 7/4/2016 10:12 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>

>>
>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>
> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
> use!


Why? They don't leak. They hold the designated amount. They come with
or without a spout to pour. Some are embossed on the inside so you can
see the markings for lesser amounts.

On 7/4/2016 7:26 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2016-07-04 10:22 AM, Gary wrote:
>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>>> use!
>>
>> That makes no sense. wth?
>
> The liquid will leak through the stainless steel. Did you not know that?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ;-)
>
>>
>


That's right. You have to work very quickly with a stainless steel
measure like this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Winco-CCS-8F-.../dp/B001CDTL4A

On 7/4/2016 8:40 AM, Gary wrote:
> Doris Night wrote:
>>
>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>
> I've got a pyrex one, stainless steel ones and many plastic ones. None
> have ever gone bad so I don't what happened with hers.
>
Of course you know. She just wants an excuse to buy new stuff. I
have stainless steel measuring cups and glass/Pyrex measuring cups I've
had for decades. No problems.

I don't have plastic measuring cups but I still have some old (circa
1950's) Tupperware tumblers that appear to have tiny cracks on the
outside. But hey, they don't leak so I'm not planning to replace them.
They're perfect for a nice tall glass of cold milk.

Jill

On 7/4/2016 10:50 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 7/4/2016 10:12 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>
>>>
>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>
>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>> use!
>
>
> Why? They don't leak. They hold the designated amount. They come with
> or without a spout to pour. Some are embossed on the inside so you can
> see the markings for lesser amounts.

The stainless measuring cups I have were made by Vollrath and are
definitely vintage. No, they don't leak and the measurement markings
are very clear. When I was a kid my mom used to use the larger one for
measuring and subsquently pouring pancake batter when she cooked Sunday
breakfast. It is a four cup measure with graduated markings stamped on
the inside. I have the smaller 2 cup measure, too.

Jill

On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night
> wrote:

> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.

I don't even know if mine are stainless steel. They're some cheap
shiny metal set that I bought decades ago. I measured them against my
glass cups and their volumes agreed, so that's all I needed to know.
I wish they were sturdier, just because that's what I want - not what
I need. Watch your pennies and the dollars take care of themselves.
For instance: my everyday dishes are what others would consider
company only and I paid for them by not using paper plates.

--

sf

On 7/4/2016 9:09 AM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>
>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>
> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And if
> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to post
> about them here.
>
> -sw
>

How are your cookie cutters holding up? They must be getting pretty old,
too. LOL

On 7/4/2016 12:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>
>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>
> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And if
> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to post
> about them here.
>
> -sw
>
Really and truly. If something kitchenware in my house wears out I
don't post about it. I simply replace it. Such angst over measure
cups. I'm not Jewish but "Oy vey". It's ridiculous.

OB food: I'm trying to decide whether or not to do a dry rub on the
pork steak or a marinade.

Jill

On Mon, 4 Jul 2016 11:08:58 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 7/4/2016 10:50 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 7/4/2016 10:12 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>
>>>>
>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>
>>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>>> use!
>>
>>
>> Why? They don't leak. They hold the designated amount. They come with
>> or without a spout to pour. Some are embossed on the inside so you can
>> see the markings for lesser amounts.
>
>The stainless measuring cups I have were made by Vollrath and are
>definitely vintage. No, they don't leak and the measurement markings
>are very clear. When I was a kid my mom used to use the larger one for
>measuring and subsquently pouring pancake batter when she cooked Sunday
>breakfast. It is a four cup measure with graduated markings stamped on
>the inside. I have the smaller 2 cup measure, too.
>
>Jill

I've got lots of Vollrath ss stuff. Graduated bowls from small to
huge and a round tub? with handles -- I can remember getting a bath in
it when I was little. I use it now to handle the tomato harvest. My
dad used to take the photos for their advertising.
Janet US

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>> use!
>
> That makes no sense. wth?

There are two kinds of measuring cups. One is for liquids and one is for
solids. I said that I bought them for liquids. They said they had stainless.
I have never seen stainless for liquids. Only solids.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> On 2016-07-04 10:22 AM, Gary wrote:
>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>>> use!
>>
>> That makes no sense. wth?
>
> The liquid will leak through the stainless steel. Did you not know that?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ;-)

How can you see through it to tell the level of the liquid?

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/4/2016 10:12 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>
>>>
>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>
>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>> use!
>
>
> Why? They don't leak. They hold the designated amount. They come with or
> without a spout to pour. Some are embossed on the inside so you can see
> the markings for lesser amounts.

I guess I have never seen one. I wouldn't want to have to look inside.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/4/2016 12:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>>
>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>
>> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And if
>> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to post
>> about them here.
>>
>> -sw
>>
> Really and truly. If something kitchenware in my house wears out I don't
> post about it. I simply replace it. Such angst over measure cups. I'm
> not Jewish but "Oy vey". It's ridiculous.
>
> OB food: I'm trying to decide whether or not to do a dry rub on the pork
> steak or a marinade.

Angst? Seriously? You love that word! No angst here. This is a place to post
about cooking. Right?

On Mon, 4 Jul 2016 06:01:10 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Monday, July 4, 2016 at 8:39:18 AM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>> Doris Night wrote:
>> >
>> > My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>
>> I've got a pyrex one, stainless steel ones and many plastic ones. None
>> have ever gone bad so I don't what happened with hers.
>
>She's probably buying "pretty" ones that go with her décor.
>
>I've got an Anchor Hocking that's losing its markings. The Pyrex
>one is holding up fine.
>
>As you say, the stainless ones are nearly indestructible.
>
>I've got some like this:
><https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Angled-Measuring-Clear/dp/B00FYL4MPY>
>that aren't holding up as well, but they're quite handy and quite
>inexpensive. I'll replace them when their markings are gone.
>
>Cindy Hamilton

I have all four sizes of Pyrex measuring cups, I've had them for some
fifty years, markings are like brand new, they are only hand washed.

Gary wrote:
>Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>> use!
>
>That makes no sense. wth?

I'd not want measuring cups that can't go in the microwave. I use
mine for heating far more than for measuring... the glass handles
don't get hot.

On 7/4/2016 3:54 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 7/4/2016 12:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>>>
>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>
>>> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And if
>>> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to post
>>> about them here.
>>>
>>> -sw
>>>
>> Really and truly. If something kitchenware in my house wears out I
>> don't post about it. I simply replace it. Such angst over measure
>> cups. I'm not Jewish but "Oy vey". It's ridiculous.
>>
>> OB food: I'm trying to decide whether or not to do a dry rub on the
>> pork steak or a marinade.
>
> Angst? Seriously? You love that word! No angst here. This is a place to
> post about cooking. Right?

Sure, I love the word but you seem to live it.

OB Food: I decided on a dry rub on the pork steak. I'll be broiling
the steak since thunder and the brisk wind heralded rain. Rather than
roasting corn I'll be having green beans as a side dish.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/4/2016 3:54 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 7/4/2016 12:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>>
>>>> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And if
>>>> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to post
>>>> about them here.
>>>>
>>>> -sw
>>>>
>>> Really and truly. If something kitchenware in my house wears out I
>>> don't post about it. I simply replace it. Such angst over measure
>>> cups. I'm not Jewish but "Oy vey". It's ridiculous.
>>>
>>> OB food: I'm trying to decide whether or not to do a dry rub on the
>>> pork steak or a marinade.
>>
>> Angst? Seriously? You love that word! No angst here. This is a place to
>> post about cooking. Right?
>
> Sure, I love the word but you seem to live it.

Nope. I did look up the meaning. You are the epitome of it.
>
> OB Food: I decided on a dry rub on the pork steak. I'll be broiling the
> steak since thunder and the brisk wind heralded rain. Rather than
> roasting corn I'll be having green beans as a side dish.
>
> Jill

On 7/4/2016 6:29 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 7/4/2016 3:54 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 7/4/2016 12:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>>>
>>>>> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And if
>>>>> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to post
>>>>> about them here.
>>>>>
>>>>> -sw
>>>>>
>>>> Really and truly. If something kitchenware in my house wears out I
>>>> don't post about it. I simply replace it. Such angst over measure
>>>> cups. I'm not Jewish but "Oy vey". It's ridiculous.
>>>>
>>>> OB food: I'm trying to decide whether or not to do a dry rub on the
>>>> pork steak or a marinade.
>>>
>>> Angst? Seriously? You love that word! No angst here. This is a place to
>>> post about cooking. Right?
>>
>> Sure, I love the word but you seem to live it.
>
> Nope. I did look up the meaning. You are the epitome of it.

Now that's really funny!!!! I didn't have to look up the word, Mrs.
Writer. Did you have to look up epitome, too?

Jill

On 7/4/2016 2:49 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Dave Smith" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 2016-07-04 10:22 AM, Gary wrote:
>>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>
>>>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would
>>>> be hard to use!
>>>
>>> That makes no sense. wth?
>>
>> The liquid will leak through the stainless steel. Did you not know
>> that? ;-)
>
> How can you see through it to tell the level of the liquid?

Big Guffaw!!! As usual, bove is unable to read with comprehension or
keep up with a 'conversation'! Poor thing just doesn't have a clue or
know any better!

Sky

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Kitchen Rule #1 - Use the timer!
Kitchen Rule #2 - Cook's choice!
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On 7/4/2016 1:47 PM, Janet B wrote:
> On Mon, 4 Jul 2016 11:08:58 -0400, jmcquown >
> wrote:
>
>> On 7/4/2016 10:50 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>> On 7/4/2016 10:12 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>
>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>>
>>>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>>>> use!
>>>
>>>
>>> Why? They don't leak. They hold the designated amount. They come with
>>> or without a spout to pour. Some are embossed on the inside so you can
>>> see the markings for lesser amounts.
>>
>> The stainless measuring cups I have were made by Vollrath and are
>> definitely vintage. No, they don't leak and the measurement markings
>> are very clear. When I was a kid my mom used to use the larger one for
>> measuring and subsquently pouring pancake batter when she cooked Sunday
>> breakfast. It is a four cup measure with graduated markings stamped on
>> the inside. I have the smaller 2 cup measure, too.
>>
>> Jill
>
> I've got lots of Vollrath ss stuff. Graduated bowls from small to
> huge and a round tub? with handles -- I can remember getting a bath in
> it when I was little. I use it now to handle the tomato harvest. My
> dad used to take the photos for their advertising.
> Janet US
>
That's a fun thing to have! I never had a tub that large but I also
have Vollrath SS nested mixing bowls. I've never a problem with any of
them. Then again, I don't seem to have many (any) problems with my
kitchen ware. Unlike some people.

Jill

On 7/4/2016 3:49 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
> There are two kinds of measuring cups. One is for liquids and one is for
> solids. I said that I bought them for liquids. They said they had
> stainless. I have never seen stainless for liquids. Only solids.

Oh dear. You really need to get out of Bothell.

Jill

On 7/4/2016 3:49 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "Dave Smith" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>
>>>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be
>>>> hard to
>>>> use!
>>>
>>> That makes no sense. wth?
>>
> How can you see through it to tell the level of the liquid?

Why would you have to see through it when you can simply pour the liquid
up to the measurement etched on the inside of the vessel?

Maybe *you* are the one who needs glasses. Heh.

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/4/2016 3:49 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>> There are two kinds of measuring cups. One is for liquids and one is for
>> solids. I said that I bought them for liquids. They said they had
>> stainless. I have never seen stainless for liquids. Only solids.
>
> Oh dear. You really need to get out of Bothell.

I did look online. I did see one but only one on Amazon. I still don't see
how it would work. I was taught to get down to the level of the liquid and
look through the cup for the marking and fluid level. Since you can't see
through a stainless cup, how would you tell if there was only 1/4 of a cup
in there? I could see if you needed a marking outside of the cup. But if
near the bottom, it wouldn't work well.

I do remember my mom having a one cup metal dry measure with smaller
markings on it. She wound up getting rid of it as it was too hard to use
accurately. Unlike a standard one cup measure, there was no way to level the
top as the one cup marking was not at the top. It would work for something
like chocolate chips, but not flour.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/4/2016 3:49 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "Dave Smith" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>> Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be
>>>>> hard to
>>>>> use!
>>>>
>>>> That makes no sense. wth?
>>>
>> How can you see through it to tell the level of the liquid?
>
> Why would you have to see through it when you can simply pour the liquid
> up to the measurement etched on the inside of the vessel?
>
> Maybe *you* are the one who needs glasses. Heh.

I do have glasses. I just can't see how it would work, especially for
something like 1/4 of a cup. And I don't think those things are common. I
have never seen them in a brick and mortar store and in searching online,
there aren't many available.

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/4/2016 6:29 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 7/4/2016 3:54 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>
>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On 7/4/2016 12:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>>> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And if
>>>>>> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to post
>>>>>> about them here.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -sw
>>>>>>
>>>>> Really and truly. If something kitchenware in my house wears out I
>>>>> don't post about it. I simply replace it. Such angst over measure
>>>>> cups. I'm not Jewish but "Oy vey". It's ridiculous.
>>>>>
>>>>> OB food: I'm trying to decide whether or not to do a dry rub on the
>>>>> pork steak or a marinade.
>>>>
>>>> Angst? Seriously? You love that word! No angst here. This is a place to
>>>> post about cooking. Right?
>>>
>>> Sure, I love the word but you seem to live it.
>>
>> Nope. I did look up the meaning. You are the epitome of it.
>
> Now that's really funny!!!! I didn't have to look up the word, Mrs.
> Writer. Did you have to look up epitome, too?

I looked it up because I couldn't figure out what you meant but it. And I
still don't. You're a pip, Jill.

On 7/4/2016 8:02 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 7/4/2016 6:29 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 7/4/2016 3:54 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> On 7/4/2016 12:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>>>> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And if
>>>>>>> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to
>>>>>>> post
>>>>>>> about them here.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -sw
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Really and truly. If something kitchenware in my house wears out I
>>>>>> don't post about it. I simply replace it. Such angst over measure
>>>>>> cups. I'm not Jewish but "Oy vey". It's ridiculous.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> OB food: I'm trying to decide whether or not to do a dry rub on the
>>>>>> pork steak or a marinade.
>>>>>
>>>>> Angst? Seriously? You love that word! No angst here. This is a
>>>>> place to
>>>>> post about cooking. Right?
>>>>
>>>> Sure, I love the word but you seem to live it.
>>>
>>> Nope. I did look up the meaning. You are the epitome of it.
>>
>> Now that's really funny!!!! I didn't have to look up the word, Mrs.
>> Writer. Did you have to look up epitome, too?
>
> I looked it up because I couldn't figure out what you meant but it. And
> I still don't. You're a pip, Jill.

LOL If you mean a PITA you are correct. Then again, "pip" sounds like
the cardinals make that nest in the bush behind my house. They're a
lovely pair of birds and more interesing that your blather about
measuring cups.

Just because you've never seen something doesn't make it so. You like
to shop online so flip through some catalogs that show stainless steel
measuring cups. No one is saying you have to buy one. But yes, they
exist and lots of people find them useful.

Jill

On Mon, 4 Jul 2016 19:15:53 -0400, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 7/4/2016 1:47 PM, Janet B wrote:
>> On Mon, 4 Jul 2016 11:08:58 -0400, jmcquown >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> On 7/4/2016 10:50 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>>> On 7/4/2016 10:12 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>>>
>>>>> They make stainless steel for liquids? Seems like those would be hard to
>>>>> use!
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Why? They don't leak. They hold the designated amount. They come with
>>>> or without a spout to pour. Some are embossed on the inside so you can
>>>> see the markings for lesser amounts.
>>>
>>> The stainless measuring cups I have were made by Vollrath and are
>>> definitely vintage. No, they don't leak and the measurement markings
>>> are very clear. When I was a kid my mom used to use the larger one for
>>> measuring and subsquently pouring pancake batter when she cooked Sunday
>>> breakfast. It is a four cup measure with graduated markings stamped on
>>> the inside. I have the smaller 2 cup measure, too.
>>>
>>> Jill
>>
>> I've got lots of Vollrath ss stuff. Graduated bowls from small to
>> huge and a round tub? with handles -- I can remember getting a bath in
>> it when I was little. I use it now to handle the tomato harvest. My
>> dad used to take the photos for their advertising.
>> Janet US
>>
>That's a fun thing to have! I never had a tub that large but I also
>have Vollrath SS nested mixing bowls. I've never a problem with any of
>them. Then again, I don't seem to have many (any) problems with my
>kitchen ware. Unlike some people.
>
>Jill

I hear you. I have kitchen ware that my mother used and kitchen ware
that my mother-in-law used and I am using it today. I have some bowls
and pots from around 1920 and I'm still using them. Many of these
things have battle scars. There are different forms of entertainment
than shopping online and waiting for packages to be delivered.
Janet US

On Mon, 4 Jul 2016 17:02:10 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

>
>"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
>> On 7/4/2016 6:29 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>
>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On 7/4/2016 3:54 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> On 7/4/2016 12:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>>>> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And if
>>>>>>> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to post
>>>>>>> about them here.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> -sw
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Really and truly. If something kitchenware in my house wears out I
>>>>>> don't post about it. I simply replace it. Such angst over measure
>>>>>> cups. I'm not Jewish but "Oy vey". It's ridiculous.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> OB food: I'm trying to decide whether or not to do a dry rub on the
>>>>>> pork steak or a marinade.
>>>>>
>>>>> Angst? Seriously? You love that word! No angst here. This is a place to
>>>>> post about cooking. Right?
>>>>
>>>> Sure, I love the word but you seem to live it.
>>>
>>> Nope. I did look up the meaning. You are the epitome of it.
>>
>> Now that's really funny!!!! I didn't have to look up the word, Mrs.
>> Writer. Did you have to look up epitome, too?
>
>I looked it up because I couldn't figure out what you meant but it. And I
>still don't. You're a pip, Jill.

Incorrect use of word pip, unless you meant to compliment her.
(low class texting acronyms do not apply here.)
Janet US

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 7/4/2016 8:02 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> On 7/4/2016 6:29 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>
>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>> ...
>>>>> On 7/4/2016 3:54 PM, Julie Bove wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
>>>>>> ...
>>>>>>> On 7/4/2016 12:09 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>>>>> On Mon, 04 Jul 2016 08:27:26 -0400, Doris Night wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> My stainless steel measuring cups have lasted for years.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> And I've had my plastic nesting measuring cups for 48 years. And
>>>>>>>> if
>>>>>>>> they ever wear out or whatever, I would not feel it necessary to
>>>>>>>> post
>>>>>>>> about them here.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> -sw
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Really and truly. If something kitchenware in my house wears out I
>>>>>>> don't post about it. I simply replace it. Such angst over measure
>>>>>>> cups. I'm not Jewish but "Oy vey". It's ridiculous.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> OB food: I'm trying to decide whether or not to do a dry rub on the
>>>>>>> pork steak or a marinade.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Angst? Seriously? You love that word! No angst here. This is a
>>>>>> place to
>>>>>> post about cooking. Right?
>>>>>
>>>>> Sure, I love the word but you seem to live it.
>>>>
>>>> Nope. I did look up the meaning. You are the epitome of it.
>>>
>>> Now that's really funny!!!! I didn't have to look up the word, Mrs.
>>> Writer. Did you have to look up epitome, too?
>>
>> I looked it up because I couldn't figure out what you meant but it. And
>> I still don't. You're a pip, Jill.
>
> LOL If you mean a PITA you are correct. Then again, "pip" sounds like the
> cardinals make that nest in the bush behind my house. They're a lovely
> pair of birds and more interesing that your blather about measuring cups.
>
> Just because you've never seen something doesn't make it so. You like to
> shop online so flip through some catalogs that show stainless steel
> measuring cups. No one is saying you have to buy one. But yes, they
> exist and lots of people find them useful.

I didn't say it wasn't so. I did look at Williams And Sonoma and also Sur La
Table. Neither one had them. Only metal dry measures.