 |
|
03-15-2011, 10:15 PM
|
#1
|
|
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 328
S/C/G: 233/181/160
Height: 5'9"
|
Kitchen scale for weighing portions?
I'm thinking of buying one through Amazon that's gotten rave reviews, but I'm wondering how handy it is to have? I've always used measuring cups before but was wondering if anyone weights their food and if they prefer it that way? I don't have a dishwasher and am thinking it'd be a lot easier to weigh whatever I am eating instead of rewashing measuring cups all day long.
|
|
|
|
03-15-2011, 10:20 PM
|
#2
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 735
S/C/G: 267.8/211/150
Height: 5'2"
|
I use mine all.the.time. It's a lot more accurate than measuring cups, and it's so easy to just set my plate/bowl on it and go from there.
|
|
|
|
|
03-15-2011, 11:05 PM
|
#3
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,350
|
I have a Soehnle (model 66xxx)--I chose for looks as well as function, since it sits out in my kitchen all the time. I like it, and as you say, it's more convenient to portion in/into what you're cooking or serving in rather than bringing measuring cups into play.
|
|
|
|
|
03-15-2011, 11:13 PM
|
#4
|
|
Moderator
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 10,704
S/C/G: 295/225/back to Onederland
Height: 5'5"
|
I actually have 2! Use them mult times a day.
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 01:41 AM
|
#5
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Alaska
Posts: 122
|
I have to echo the previous sentiments - we use our kitchen scale ALL THE TIME...and will likely be getting a second one (a larger one, handier for weighing roasts/larger meats/bowls of things) after we move.
Our little one is an Escali brand, and it works well. I think it was in the $15-$25 dollar range...the only negative to it is that it can be difficult to check the display if you use a plate or large bowl. Make sure the scale has a tare function (some do not, which baffles me)...
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 01:51 AM
|
#6
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 1,014
Height: 5'5
|
I got a nutritional scale that tells you how many calories are in the food. I love it but it's a bit more expensive
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 01:54 AM
|
#7
|
|
Jeri
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Otay, Tijuana, Mexico, BCN
Posts: 1,166
S/C/G: 286/142.6/150/new goal 140
Height: 5-4
|
I use mine multiple times a day.
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 03:40 AM
|
#8
|
|
Le geek, c'est chic
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Metairie, LA
Posts: 1,213
S/C/G: 232/see ticker/150ish
Height: 5'2" and change
|
Once you get a scale, you will never want to go back to measuring cups and spoons, I'll wager. I love mine ridiculously much and use it all the time.
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 04:30 AM
|
#9
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: USA
Posts: 905
S/C/G: 244/234/135
Height: 5'6"
|
I really love my food scale.. so much better than measuring cups and spoons in virtually every way.
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 07:10 AM
|
#10
|
|
New start 24/10/10
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: london
Posts: 468
Height: 5'8
|
Several times a day. Simplifies things so much. One of the things I love it for is making tuna and sweetcorn. I put the bowl on the scale then zero it, add as much tuna as I need zero the scale again, add corn, then mayo. everything goes straight into the mixing bowl and it's so precise 
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 07:20 AM
|
#11
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Atlanta
Posts: 1,123
S/C/G: HW:200+/LW:120/CW:142
Height: 5'1 and a 1/2" (yes the 1/2" matters!)
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nola Celeste
Once you get a scale, you will never want to go back to measuring cups and spoons, I'll wager. I love mine ridiculously much and use it all the time.
|
Ditto this. Make sure it has a tare button (it should) and you will never regret getting it. My food scale is one of my top 3 indispensable tools.
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 09:29 AM
|
#12
|
|
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 328
S/C/G: 233/181/160
Height: 5'9"
|
I just ordered an EatSmart one. It does have a tare button. Hope it makes things easy. It also comes with a chart of caloric values so you can do the math and figure out count on various foods after it's weighed. It was $25 but I think it will be worth it. I'm a knitter so I can also use it to weigh my yarn to evenly divide my skeins when making socks.
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 10:59 PM
|
#13
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: California
Posts: 659
S/C/G: 285/211/165
Height: 5'6"
|
I just got the EatSmart one on Monday. It does everything it's supposed to!  The buttons are a little stiff so I hope they loosen up some with use, but other than that it's perfect. It doesn't take up much space and super easy to use. I haven't used measuring cups since it arrived.
Juliana
|
|
|
|
|
03-16-2011, 11:11 PM
|
#14
|
|
Newbie Nurse
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Metro Detroit
Posts: 394
S/C/G: 285/250/281
Height: 5'9"
|
Best tool ever!
|
|
|
|
|
03-18-2011, 12:45 PM
|
#15
|
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: RI
Posts: 429
Height: 5'8"
|
I agree with everyone, I could NOT be without my kitchen scale. I use it for everything.
It just makes things so much easier. Not just for counting calories but for everthing.
You're definitely making a good investment!
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:29 AM.
|
