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I can’t believe how long it took me to work this out in my own kitchen.
Years ago, when I realised that Dollar Tree sold measuring cup and spoons I decided I would keep about 3 or 4 sets of each (after all, they’re just a buck), just so I don’t have to stop in the middle of baking something to find and wash one. That totally works for me.
But here’s the recent light bulb moment.
I now keep measuring cups in my canisters. Whatever size measuring cup I use most often in that canister can just live in the canister. Since I am only measuring that one item with that particular measure cup I don’t need (or want) to wash it every time.
I also don’t wash the measure cup or spoons that only measure stuff that doesn’t stick, like salt, sugar, honey and oatmeal. Just seein’ if you’re awake.
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I keep a whole set of nested measuring cups in my flour bin, as well as a measuring tablespoon and a plastic knife to level off the flour. I just keep 1/4 and 1/2 cup measures in the sugar bin, because I use those the most!
Ellen
Huh! Well, I guess I had better check mine.
Just a little FYI, I stopped purchasing anything at the dollar type store that are “supposed” measure things:) The measuring cups and spoon here in Oregon aren’t the measurements that they claim:(
BTW I love your blog and am so happy you are back! Everyone needs a moment to re-group:)
Anyone doing anything special for our First Day Of Spring 2009?
Wow – that’s a great idea! My canisters came with spoons, but putting the measuring cups in them instead would be much more functional!
great idea! I keep measuring cups in often used items too. I really like how you have all of your measuring cups and spoons corralled in those baskets!
Smart idea, and one that I do also in the flour … but, you’ve inspired me to keep cups in the oatmeal and rice, too
I didn’t wanna complain…
I just reread my blog and I put you a pirate short. i just changed it so you can stop looking you are no longer missing a kid.
OK, that’s a hoot! Y’all should go to Dave’s and read the song. It’s great!
Wow, that’s so simple, but complete genius. Thanks!!
My WFMW Post features a song I wrote about your quitting blogging. I wrote it when you quit. The song just came to me. I altered the second verse when you came back. Enjoy it.
I do that, too AND we have the same containers for flour AND I have a heart with my bread flour that I wrote with a black sharpie. Neato.