I really, really struggle reading scales on a measuring jug or in a measuring spoon. I just can’t gauge if it’s on the level or under/over it because my spatial awareness and depth perception is awful. As a result I screw things up.
Any ideas? Are there better ones I could buy?
I don’t know if it’d be the best solution, but if you’re not aware of the ones you can read from above, looking down into them, they might be an option worth considering :)
I hope you find something that works well for you! ☺️
I agree that weight is the best way to go, however not all recipes use weight and some conversions do not work well. An adjustable measuring device like this may help: https://www.oxo.com/2-cup-adjustable-measuring-cup.html
Baking? Use scales and weigh your measurements.
Cooking? Doesn’t matter if you’re off on your measurements by some degree.Measuring cups and jugs are absolute bs. Theres no consistency within them, not just across brands but within the same brand and model too.
I recommend going by weight. Get a kitchen scale. Life saver. Much more convenient too!
So I look for a scale that measures liquid by weight? How much should I spend to get a good one?
Yep going by weight is the best. I’m not sure about the cost for where you live. If you’re in the us, just get oxo. Everything by oxo is always good. I swear I’m not sponsored.
Or you could check the atk website, they do good testing for what’s good.
I agree with this.
If I am measuring “for real” I use a scale and grams. Mine can also do ounces & pounds.
If I am measuring in a measuring cup, my kids laugh at me but I crouch down so the liquid is at eye level so that I can see it better. And most things don’t need to be all that exact. The ones that do, convert them to weight measures.
I prefer weighing everything (on a digital scale), much more precise and easier to handle especially when baking. You can even get a milligram scale for the small stuff.
How much is it worth spending? I can spend up to £40 cos I’m sick of wasting food. Don’t know if it’s worth that
My scale was like £10 from some local store, and I found the milligram scale on AliExpress for like £5
