Angled Measuring Cup by OXO Good Grips - Mini Size for Enhanced Searchability Review

I always cook for no more than one or two people and most recipes are for four to six servings so I usually cut recipes in half. When a recipe calls for 1 tablespoon of a liquid ingredient (common in Asian recipes!), it's difficult (and messy) to accurately measure 1.5 teaspoons. That's why I ordered the OXO 1/4 measuring cup. I am sure that I will use it often. As for its durability, this is a plastic measuring cup and like ALL my plastic cooking utensils, I will hand wash it instead of…

This angled measuring cup is made of durable plastic. It holds (and shows dimensions on it) for 2 ounces. I have several of these. I have one in a large jar with white sugar that I use for hummingbirds. 1 part sugar (2 ounces) to 4 parts boiled and chilled water (8 ounces). My nutritionist recommended more protein in my diet. I use these cups for almonds, walnuts, and other things I like to keep in moderation. You never know when you might need a quick reading, and instead of picking up my…

**DOES NOT WORK WITH MANY ESSENTIAL OILS** It melts! I used this to measure ML for blending essential oils for custom candles; unfortunately it melted away. It seemed to work "well" with some synthetic candle oils, but was still cloudy after a few sessions. I try to only use essential oils in my candles and when I used them the thing was gone the first time. I've tried a dozen different oils and it just keeps getting worse. To the point where the plastic in my oils melted. I had to throw away…

I've been to one of those new 'craft bars' once where they do a 'craft cocktail' (it's just a fancy way, 'old School cocktails "to say" and I've seen all the bartenders use those funny little measuring cups. In my mind I've been transported to my own kitchen trying to make a New York Sour using a tablespoon to measuring everything. Pretty silly, but it works in a pinch. So I do some research and find out that these measuring cups give me exactly 4 tablespoons that I need to make a drink. So…