As posted in FoodandWine.com, when Katie Brown was a kid, she was always awestruck when her mom told stories about her young adulthood. Her favorite stories were always related to her mom’s stint as a pastry chef and cake decorator at Dean & Deluca (rest in peace). She came away from that job with a host of baking tips and tricks that she continues to pass on to Katie to this day — the most important being that, when it comes to baking, measurements matter. Since Katie can remember, her mom has baked Katie’s favorite chocolate cake recipe with a set of these dual-sided, magnetic measuring spoons, and now that Katie finally snapped up a set for herself, she finally understands why.
The spoons range from ⅛ teaspoon to 1 tablespoon to accommodate batches of all sizes. They come with a magnetic leveler for measuring dry ingredients with ultimate precision. Since they’re double-sided and balanced, they can even lay flat on the kitchen counter without toppling over or spilling. Each spoon is dual-ended to contain both wet and dry ingredients. The wide, round side is built for measuring liquids without spillage, while the oval side seamlessly reaches into narrow spice jars and other small containers to measure dry ingredients. The magnetic pieces are color-coded and magically nest together, so you’re never stuck rifling through kitchen drawers to find the right measuring spoon. Plus, they come apart easily, meaning you don’t have to spend a ton of time opening and closing a ring to locate the one you need. The spoons include both metric and U.S. customary measurements, so you can make any recipe without having to spend time calculating conversions. Plus, the markings won’t fade away over time: Katie’s mom has had her set for nearly a decade, and they’re still completely legible. Plus, she swears the print is large enough that she doesn’t even need her reading glasses to find the right measuring spoon. These spoons promote accuracy and efficiency in the kitchen for your tastiest treats yet, and you can snag yours for around $11 — just over $1 apiece! Check them out on Amazon.