Measuring Cups, Measuring Spoons and Scales, OH MY!!

Like I said, I'm refocusing - I'm getting back. From weight watchers I learned how important measuring cups, spoons & scales are.

Oh, I used my scale and I looked at the cups & spoons in admiration as they sat there shining in the kitchen ceiling light. After all, I can eye-ball it..... after all how hard can it be? *evil laughter and rubbing hands together from that inner voice that helped me get to where I am*

This week I got those shiny measuring units dirty. I took out an apple, mixed up the natural peanut butter - read the label 2 T, I only need 1 - then came out the tablespoon and a knife *no cheating today!!* .... um, THAT'S A TABLESPOON?!?!?! *big sigh...then another big sigh* I will eat the apple with some low fat cheese. (dice sized and on the scale)

That was yesterday afternoon - today I used that 2 T and spread it on a CocoPop and topped it with sliced, fresh, no sugar added, strawberries and blueberries. A much better choice.

Now off...

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Progressive International Set of 5 Stainless-Steel Magnetic Measuring Spoons Review

This is a review for the Progressive International Set of 5 Stainless-Steel Magnetic Measuring Spoons. Product page: goo.gl

WHAT'S COOKING

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Dianne Bunis

A crisp, healthy cracker that takes less than 30 minutes to make, and there's nothing artificial about them! These crackers can be served with cheese, hummus, pesto or simply snacked on as they are.

Whole wheat seeded crackers

makes 4 large crackers

1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour, plus more for dusting rolling pin

1 tbsp. flaxseed meal (Bob's Red Mill)

1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted

1/2 tsp. coarse salt

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tsp. local honey

Freshly ground pepper, sea salt and caraway seeds for topping

1. Heat oven to 350°. To toast sesame seeds, place raw seeds in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet, place in oven for about 2 1/2 minutes, then turn and bake for another 2 1/2 minutes, until light brown.

2. Mix flour, flaxseed meal, toasted sesame seeds and salt together in a bowl. Stir in oil and add 6 to 8 tbsp. water (fill a measuring cup with water and use a measuring spoon to add the water), knead until dough

Source: Nashoba Publishing

Measuring Spoons

measuring spoons Progressive International Stainless-Steel Magnetic Measuring Spoons, Set of 5
Kitchen (Progressive)
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Magnets allow spoons to nest while stored
Narrow end designed to fit most spice jars and round end is for liquids
Set of 5 stainless steel magnetic spoons: 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/2 Tbls, 1 Tbls
measuring spoons OXO Good Grips Measuring Spoons, Stainless Steel
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Safe to use in dishwasher
Easy-to-read measurement markings
Attached to one removable stainless-steel ring
measuring spoons Thunder Group Stainless Steel Measuring Spoon
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Easy to clean
1/4,-1/2, 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon
Stainless steel measuring spoon set
measuring spoons Progressive GT-3520 International 19-Piece Measuring Cup and Spoon Set
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Comprehensive 19-piece kitchen measuring set in red, white and gray; standard and metric measurements
All pieces are dishwasher safe
Spoon measurements: 1/32 tsp, 1/16 tsp, 1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 2 tsp, 1/2 Tbls, and 1 Tbls
measuring spoons RSVP Endurance Spice Measuring Spoon Set
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1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 TBS
Chain holder
18/10 Polished stainless steel

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