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These measuring spoons from Beehive Kitchenware are undeniably lovely: their silvery sheen and restrained floral imprint make them the kind of kitchen utensil that belongs on a wall, not in a crowded drawer. And because they're pewter, they've got real heft: these are spoons whose style matches their substance.
But. There are those who would argue that the winsome charms of these spoons are rendered all but irrelevant by the thin copper ring that holds them all together. It's a small detail, yes, but to many measuring spoon users, a polarizing one.
Plenty would argue that the ring is an unnecessary annoyance that makes it all but impossible to keep all of the spoons clean, even when you're only using one. Other, pro-ring users would counter that a couple extra dirty spoons is a small price to pay for the convenience of knowing where all of your spoons are, all the time -- whether they're jammed in that overcrowded drawer or displayed on the wall as proudly as a Picasso. So vote, and hit the comments to defend your pick:
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5-22-2009 @3:23PM robotrock said... I have a couple sets of each style and I almost always go for a set with a ring.
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5-22-2009 @3:42PM matt said... I really can't remember the last time I actually used a measuring spoon for anything. Cups, oh sure, but between a pinch and a tablespoon? I do that with the palm of my hand.
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5-22-2009 @3:28PM floretbroccoli said... I like a split ring. That is, I like using a ring to keep the spoons together, but also like being able to take one off to use it, then put it back on the ring when it has been washed and dried.
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5-22-2009 @3:28PM Kate said... Option 3: Ring which opens and can be removed.
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5-22-2009 @3:31PM dksbook said... I like a giant safety pin, like an old-fashioned diaper pin.
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5-22-2009 @4:37PM Alex Van Buren said... All good advice. Thanks, guys. The genesis for this post was actually my desire to get some serious measuring spoons in part because, like Matt, I'm a pinch-and-half-a-handful cook. But my baking experiments, though they're few and far between, don't respond well to baking soda approximations! And it drives me batty to have to clean every single spoon after using one. Good call about the split-ring spoons, too, though I do love the copper ring above... Hmm...
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5-22-2009 @5:00PM Pat said... Historically, I've been a ring person. My last ring was open enough that the spoons would sometimes escape, so in a fit of exasperation, I took all the spoons off. There is often a little more rummaging to find the right spoon, but they're way easier to rinse off after use. And it's kind of nice to not have to hold the rest of the spoons out of the way during use.
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5-23-2009 @8:56AM KT said... I've been really tempted to devote a nice mug on the counter to all my measuring spoons to solve the rummaging problem without having to deal with a ring.
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5-23-2009 @11:13AM Harlan said... I've got a small drawer with nothing but measuring spoons and (dry) measuring cups. About 3 sets of each. That's the way to go.
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5-23-2009 @4:38PM GL said... No ring. All hanging on a peg next to the knives.
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5-23-2009 @5:44PM Dana said... I found a rubber cutlery drainer at Ikea for $1 in their As Is section. I hung it on a nail in my pantry. I placed my (ringless) measuring spoons in it.
It's awesome. If the spoons accidentally get put away a bit damp, they get air circulation; they always go in the same place, so I can find them easily; they aren't in a huge drawer with everything else, so I can find them easily.
For $1, it was well worth the ability to pick and choose what measure I want and not have to wash multiple spoons each time I cook.
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5-25-2009 @1:35PM carvillian said... I use the Mario Batali magnetic spoons, myself. They provide the best of both worlds - they stick together so you always know where they all are, but you don't have to dirty all your spoons for one measurement!
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5-26-2009 @11:26PM Hannah said... I agree with Carvillian. I use these and adore them! http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=744&f=29558
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5-27-2009 @8:14AM sandy gluck said... The ring drives me mad. I keep a small cup on my counter and that's where those loose measuring spoons reside. Hey, sometimes one goes astray, but I always find it.
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5-27-2009 @10:41AM ant said... The magnetic spoons are awesome and pretty much solve the problem.
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5-30-2009 @9:05PM wunami said... I think the ring is necessary between uses. But during usage, I generally like to break out the spoon or measuring cup that I am using. So I really prefer using a ring that opens easily.
From the looks of the set you show in the picture, it may be somewhat necessary to keep them together because it does not have the spoon sizes on it (at least that I can see). This might allow for them to be confused for a size up or down on their own without comparison.
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6-02-2009 @3:42PM Alex said... Get a low-ball glass (such as you would use for serving whiskey on the rocks). Remove all rings, and put all measuring spoons in your low-ball glass, business side up. Keep it on the counter.
You have just saved yourself a lot of time fishing in drawers.
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6-06-2009 @11:40AM sandra bonazoli said... Hi there - just thought I'd mention a few things about these spoons that aren't apparent from the photo: First of all, the copper ring is not thin at all - it's actually seven pieces of 18 gauge wire twisted together for strength. Also, it is a split ring, so you can take the spoons off easily. And thirdly, the measuring increments are engraved on the back of the spoon. As the maker of these spoons, I really appreciate hearing people's feedback and always hope to continually improve our products, but I hope in this case we've been able to balance utility with decoration.
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