I know it’s a little ridiculous, and I can’t believe I’m actually going to admit this, but I am a sucker for creatively designed everyday items. I’m aware that it may seem stupid to buy a cheese grater just because it’s shaped like an alligator or an egg separator that looks like snot running out some dude’s nose, but I can’t help myself. And while these cutesy designs don’t hinder the product’s function, it’s not like they enhance it either. But still, if had a choice between a regular staple remover or one shaped like a lobster claw, there’s really no contest.
Which is why it should come as no surprise that I am absolutely crazy about the M-Cups Measuring Cups (Perpetual Kid, $12.50). I mean, sure there are plenty of measuring cups out there (I bet you could even get a decent set at the dollar store), but I just can’t help myself. I need to have these. The set is designed to look like traditional Russian matryoshkas, which nest together so that it looks like just one doll, or in this case, measuring cup. This set of six is actually three doll shaped measuring cups, meaning each doll is made up of two measuring cups. So basically you get three dolls with six different measuring capacities, ranging from 1/4 cup to 1 full cup. They’re made of heavy duty food safe plastic, so you know they’re going to last awhile. Plus, since they’re nesting, they take up a fraction of the space of a regular set of measuring cups.
I used to think that if I continued to indulge in these fanciful gadgets, I might never be considered “grown up” or “mature.” But I’ve sorta come to terms with that, so now I just collect as many as I can. You’ve got to be a big fan of the kitchen though, because a lot of these things have to deal with cooking. Did you know that there’s a whole line of kitchen utensils out there that are shaped like animals? I did.
5 out of 5 stars.
Specs:
-Dimensions: 5″ tall
-Set of 6
-Measures 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, and 1 full cup
-Nests like traditional Russian matryoshkas
-Food safe
-Made of plastic
