measuring your food
so, i measure a lot of my recipes on a scale. no, i'm not neurotic; i just don't know how much 2 oz of pasta is. do you? how about a serving of banana? meat? potatos? no clue. it also helps with dishing out portions. you don't have to use your scale obsessively, but it sure helps to establish a reference point so that you can use better judgement for cooking in the future.
check 'em out in the extended entry
i use the last one and i'm happy with it, but i'm sure the less expensive ones would work the best. most of the time that i weigh something, it is in a plate or bowl, so the size of the weighing surface is less important. also, consider that you probably want one that can tare. that is, you can weigh one ingredient, tare to zero and add another and get the weight of that one without having to do any math. my pick would be the second to last one.
| Polder Deluxe Gourmet Add'N'Weigh Kitchen Scale ($20) |
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Salter 11-lb. Aquatronic Kitchen Scale
With the latest technological advances, this digital Aquatronic scale allows you to measure ingredients directly onto the platform or using a bowl or container of your choice. A simple press of a button lets you measure either liquid or dry ingredients. The slim design features a glass platform that is entirely hygienic and resistant to staining. A polished, stainless base completes its good looks. Sensitive to 1/8 of an ounce, it has a capacity of 11 pounds. Also offers zero function. Gives readings in U.S. or metric measurements.
