Norpro Silicone Mini Pinch Bowls, 4 Piece Set
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Norpro Silicone Mini Pinch Bowls, 4 Piece Set
Customer Review: A Convenience in the Kitchen for Creative Cooks
Summary: 5 Stars
I own the Norpros, but I also own other brands. I'm recommending the item more than a specific manufacturer, although I do like this brand.
These are the best for people who like to gather their ingredients before cooking, especially if the recipe calls for a lot of pinches of this and teaspoons of that. It saves stirring with one hand while grabbing for the spice with the other hand, or running around the kitchen, hoping the food won't burn. Because you can pinch them, they're great if you have to return the item back to the original jar.
Because they come in tons of colors, this cuts down on confusion. Sometimes I have 3 recipes going at once and I assign colors so I don't end up adding the wrong ingredient to the wrong dish. Also, sometimes with stir fries I find that the same ingredient might come into play twice -- once for a marinade or or the initial cooking, and once for the sauce -- and so the colors help me sort out which amount first.
They're also bright and cute enough to use as dipping sauces if you have over company. Other, more crafty people, find other uses. The best part about them is that they're simple enough to be put to so many uses based on the hobbies and interests of the person.
Lastly, they're so inexpensive that you can get several sets, and really put them to use!
Customer Review: Mise en place asset
Summary: 5 Stars
I find this Norpro 4-Piece Silicone Mini Flexible Pinch Bowl Set, Multicolored to be essential in my little kitchen. When preparing small quantities of herbs, spices, liquids, solids or gels, not only do these take up less space than my other small bowls, but I find them easier to pour, particularly when my hands are covered in dough or other foodstuff. The flexibility of the silicone allows for a little squeeze, then I can throw these directly into the sink and not worry about them breaking. The primary colors and green are easy to spot and identify and the rigid base makes for sturdy placement on the countertop. They stack into a small space, do not retain odors, come out of the dishwasher with no problem (I do not use the heating option on my dishwasher) and maintain their appearance. I've used these for serving little sauces or dips because I tend to grab these before my porcelain, glass or stainless steel, and kids adore them. When using a small quantity of a hot liquid, I do not burn my fingers by grabbing the little bowl as they do not disperse the heat to the bowl. They also work well as little molds, with the solid slipping out more easily than other containers. I personally think these are a perfect tool in a mise en place kitchen.Customer Review: Handy to have in the Kitchen
Summary: 5 Stars
I suppose the usefulness of these little bowls depends on what sort of cook you are. By that I mean, what is your style. I have always been a pinch of this and a bit of that along with a dash of this. I have no plans to change in the near future. I have found these little items fit perfectly with my style of cooking. Other than baking, I seldom if ever follow a recipe. These bowls allow me to place the spices I plan to use in them (I have two sets), then I use what I want in the amount I want and what I have left over (unless they are fresh spices; something I always try to use if possible), I can return the unused portion to the bottle, jar or container with little or now fuss as the pouring spout is available with just a little squeeze. When I have two or more dishes going; which is usual for me, then it is extremely important that I have very thing laid out as I do things fast.
I love the way these things clean up...usually a quick rinse in hot water is enough when using dry spices, but they do well in the dishwasher also.
All in all, these have made my life much simpler.
Customer Review: Perfect for the bento box!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to admit, I didn't know these were measuring cups. After forcing my husband to buy a bento box (ASIN: B000246GSE), I found that I became hooked on packing it everyday. It works out for both of us, he's been dropping weight, while I've been emptying our fridge, and we're saving money every month. And not to mention, his coworkers get jealous when they have to run out to get food and he can eat in his office. When looking through the bento porn pictures on flickr, I saw that people used something to separate food in their bento boxes. I found some things online, but while browsing the Target I found these little cups. They are awesome.
As far as the bento's concerned, they're short enough to allow the lid on the smallest container. I use them everyday - for when I add dressing, cocktail sauce, or marinated olives - to keep these things separated from whatever else is in the container. And I just throw them into the dishwasher to clean. Highly recommended.
Customer Review: Versatile little bowls
Summary: 5 Stars
I have 2 sets of these little bowls. I keep one in the laundry room to measure liquid detergent & fabric softener. They are the perfect size (2T) for measuring detergent for my front loader. I measure the detergent, then toss them in with the laundry so they stay clean & gunk free. It doesn't matter if one gets stuck in a pocket or somewhere & goes in the dryer either.
I use the kitchen set to measure all kinds of things. They are great little prep bowls. They are sturdy & have traveled well through many, many dishwasher cycles. I've had one set over a year & use it regularly. The only issue I've seen is with the one that fell through the rack in the dishwasher & stayed on the element in the bottom. It's got a burnt ring around it, but it didn't burn through so it's still basically usable.
For the price, you can't get a better prep/pinch bowl, or a better laundry detergent measurer.