Kitchen Essentials: Measuring Cups and Spoons
Whether you're building your stock of cooking tools from scratch or just looking to update some of your most frequently used kitchen essentials, Williams Sonoma has you covered. Aside from a good knife set and a few mixing bowls, it's hard to think of food prep tools more ubiquitous or essential than measuring cups and measuring spoons. Of course, there are plenty of recipes where it's safe to eyeball the measurements, but even the most experienced chefs rely on measuring spoons and cups for dishes where precision matters. No kitchen is complete without a complete set of both of these vital measuring utensils.
The Options
Williams Sonoma has a wide selection of cups and spoons for measuring, so you'll have no trouble finding something that's perfect for your kitchen and how you like to cook. You'll find individual measuring cups and sets of cups and spoons in various, commonly used increments, as well as special odd-size sets. These measurement utensils, the majority of which are dishwasher safe, are available in brightly colored melamine, durable tempered glass, and stainless steel and copper. If you cook a lot and favor elaborate dishes with a lengthy list of ingredients, it's well worth having two sets of all your most frequently used measuring containers so you can avoid having to stop to wash your measuring tools mid-recipe. Read on for more about a few of the options available at Williams Sonoma.
- All-Clad Stainless-Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Ultimate Set - This professional-quality set of tools includes all of the standard and odd-size measuring utensils you could possibly need. Each of the 14 pieces in this set is made of heavy-gauge 18/10 steel with a polished finish and the signature riveted handle of All-Clad's famous saucepan.
- Williams Sonoma Gold Measuring Cups and Spoons - Available exclusively at Williams Sonoma, this set combines the luxe look of gold-plated stainless steel with practical features like nested storage, U.S. and metric markings, and a dishwasher-safe finish. The set includes four cups and four spoons, each with easy-to-read capacities and streamlined, flat handles.
- Anchor Hocking Glass Measuring Batter Bowl - This eight-cup bowl is perfect for whisking eggs, blending marinades and more. Microwave- and dishwasher-safe, this batter bowl features clearly marked measurements in ounces, cups, quarts and milliliters.
- Williams Sonoma Round Melamine Measuring Cups and Spoons - Made of BPA-free melamine, these durable, easy-care cups and spoons are a practical choice for any kitchen. Lightweight and shatterproof, they are also perfect for the youngest chefs in your family. The set includes seven cups in increments ranging from 1/4 cup to 1 1/2 cup and seven spoons in increments ranging from 1/4 teaspoon to two tablespoons.
Wrap It Up
If you've selected a set of measuring spoons or cups from a wedding registry and are looking for complementary items to make the gift feel more personal, you'll find plenty to choose from at Williams Sonoma. Precision is never more important than when baking, so why not add a few baking-related items to a gift of measuring spoons or cups? You might pair the cups and spoons with a beautiful piece of bakeware or a baking cookbook and a few specialty baking ingredients. Alternatively, suppose you're shopping for a recent graduate or someone moving into their first home. In that case, you might put together a gift basket full of kitchen basics along with some beautiful dish towels and other kitchen linens.