Progressive Magnetic Measuring Cups ~ Groovy Unique Oval Shape
Written: Sep 06 '09
Product Rating:
Pros: Magentic handles keep set nested. Oval shape fits into narrow containers.
Cons: None
The Bottom Line:
Nice, quality measuring cups with magentic handles to keep set nested without a ring. Oval shape fits into narrow containers. Heavy duty plastic cleans up well.
I'm slowly adding new kitchen utensils after my cross-country move, and one of my new additions are these convenient measuring cups from Progressive.
~ Product Description Progressive Magnetic Measuring Cups GT-3471 are hard plastic measuring cups designed for dry ingredients. There are four sizes in the set: ¼ cup, 1/3 cup, ½ cup and 1 cup. The set is not attached by a ring, but rather there is a magnet inside the handle of each cup that will keep the set firmly nested for storage, yet allowing easy and quick access to any cup in the set.
Another nice design feature is that each cup has an elongated oval shaped bowl, which works great to fit inside narrow containers, like brown sugar boxes, small flour bags, smaller canisters, and what have you.
The cups alternate when nested in white and green colors, with the ¼ cup being green, the 1/3 cup white, the ½ cup green and the 1 cup white. They are pretty and the colors help make them easy to find in the drawer.
The handles have a slight indent for your thumb, which makes them easy to hold and grip. These are dishwasher safe.
I found these at Macy's for $9.99.
Note that this listing mentions "Groove Tubes" in the title, but there is no such indication on the packaging for the ones I bought, although the model number and all details are the same.
~ My Experience
I really love the magnetic handles that keep the set nested together. I like it much better than my old set that had a plastic ring holding the set together. The magnets allow you to separate the cups easily and quickly, and yet will hold them securely nested together. It's a great design and makes measuring more convenient.
The cups are made from a heavy duty plastic that doesn't bend or warp. The plastic is very smooth, and ingredients like flour and sugar release easily from the cups with no excess sticking. I wash these by hand as I don't have a dishwasher, but they are dishwasher safe.
The other cool feature is the oval shaped cups, which make it much easier to get down into smaller containers like brown sugar boxes or other narrow containers. These will take care of all your dry measuring needs.
Progressive even gives a nifty measuring tip I never thought of: "When a recipe calls for packed brown sugar, use the next smallest size measuring cup to press the sugar down, then move the edge of the smaller cup across the top to level the sugar."
~ Final Thoughts Progressive Magnetic Measuring Cups GT-3471 have a heavy-duty feel, and the magnetic handle design is very convenient, allowing easy access to all the cups, yet keeps them securely nested for storage. The oval shape of the measuring cups makes it easier to fit the cups into narrow containers. These are great!
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