Best Measuring Cups

They produce kitchen utensils from different material. And every material has its own advantages over the others. Thus, if you choose to buy a plastic measuring cup, you'll get a transparent and lightweight container suitable for accurate leveling of foods. Experienced cooks, as a rule, give preference to using metal cups since they can go with most liquids and bulk regardless of the temperature. Besides, it's easy to heat sauces in metal cups, which is also handy. There are also cups made of silicone that work best for mixing various foodstuff. Unlike other material, silicone doesn't absorb odours as much and so, preserves the natural flavour of food perfectly. Silicone kitchen utensils cannot be broken either, and they are safe to put in a microwave. Glass measuring cups are used mainly for measuring liquids and storing food in a fridge or freezer.

For a full set of measuring utensils, consider purchasing measuring spoons that will surely come in handy for measuring culinary herbs and spices.

The company was founded in 1915. Initially, Pyrex produced railroad lamps. And since the glass for lamps had to meet strict requirements, the company had to develop the formula of durable glass. Then, one of the engineers offered to cook a pie in the lamp to show its durability. And when the glass showed to deal successfully with its task, the company decided to manufacture heat-resistant kitchenware. From the very beginning, the company has been improving the technology of cookware production and now it can resist temperatures from -40° С up to +300° С. Thus, it's not surprising that the company is the leader in the manufacturing of heat-resistant utensils. We'd like to stress that the company produces classy yet convenient utensils. Moreover, the products made by Pyrex contain no health-hazardous substances. However, you should carefully use and properly maintain the glass utensils to prolong their lifespan.

We'd like to recommend you to use kitchen utensils for blending that will be of great use while preparing dough for baking. 

Along with measuring cups, it's recommended to use a kitchen scale while cooking. This useful appliance is designed for weighing ingredients and there is a wide range of different kitchen scales on the market, they can be electronic or mechanical. Besides, a kitchen scale can not only weigh food but also measure its volume (with the help of special cups) and even count calories (which is particularly important for people on a diet). Moreover, you can use one for weighing some other stuff but food, for instance, yarn or beads if you are fond of needlework. It's worth mentioning that kitchen scales are fragile and require proper maintenance. It's recommended to keep them away from heating appliances and heat sources and avoid overloading them.

If you want to arrange things in order in your kitchen, then you surely need food storage containers.

Generally, kitchenware doesn't have a limited service life and if maintained properly it can serve you for a long time. Speaking of material, plastic kitchen utensils are very popular since they are shatterproof and inexpensive. However, if there are no markings on a utensil that say the material is compatible with hot ingredients, it's recommended to wash it in cold water with a good cleaning agent. If you prefer aluminum cookware, you should keep in mind that it's not safe for your health to leave food in it, and for cleaning, you'll need some salt or acid. Speaking of glass kitchenware, it's easy-to-use and temperature-resistant that makes it suitable for ovens and microwaves. We'd like to recommend adding some salt or vinegar in water while cleaning glass kitchenware to make it shiny. For cleaning narrow-necked glassware, just take a special bottle brush. And if there is some sediment on the bottom of kitchenware, you can mix water with salt and vinegar and leave it for some time, then rinse out with water. So, take care of your kitchenware properly and it will serve you for years to come!

To have your pots and pans at hand, have a look at our cookware sets review and choose the one you like better. 

There are a lot of handy kitchenware that facilitates cooking sweets and pastry. For example, aside from measuring cups and spoons, it's recommended to have a sieve that will help you sift different bulk ingredients. With the help of wood spoons of different sizes, you will be able to mix chocolate as well as pass fruit through a sieve. A long metal spoon will simplify mixing food with whipped mixtures. For baking pastry, it's necessary to have a whisk that allows whipping cream but you shouldn't neglect using a mixer since it's ideal for mixing butter and sugar. And certainly, it's impossible to roll the dough without a wooden rolling pin. So, be sure with these kitchen tools, you will be able to cook anything you want and the process will be truly effortless.

Consider getting a knife sharpener to maintain the sharpness of your knives.