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ThinkGeek Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup

May 16, 2012 by Suzie the Foodie 7 Comments

ThinkGeek Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup

For my blog’s third anniversary I treated myself to the Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup via ThinkGeek’s web site. I had always envied Alton Brown using his plunger style measuring cup and I wanted to have one too! This one was only $5.99 so I went for it.

Details

ThinkGeek Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup

This product works great with those wet and sticky ingredients that are a pain in the butt to put into measuring cups like shortening, peanut butter, softened butter…

This cup can measure up to 1 cup and you set the measurement by twisting the base to the desired measurement. Then you fill ‘er up and plunge the ingredient out into your bowl.

ThinkGeek Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup

The best part? You are left with minimal mess! All you have to do is clean the rim and the base of the plunger. No more overwhelming ooey gooey mess.

ThinkGeek Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup

I LOVE that! Now, do I use it all the time for all my measuring like Alton Brown? No, just for the sticky ingredients. I want this baby to last.

Criticism?

ThinkGeek Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup

Measuring 1 cup of an ingredient is a little precarious. It just holds it and is a little tricky to work worth, pushing the tool to the edge. My advice? Also pick up the Two Cup Adjustable Measuring Cup for the big jobs.

ThinkGeek Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup

I have used this product for just about every sticky mess I can think of. From yogurt, mayonnaise, shortening, butter, peanut butter to…

ThinkGeek Wonder Plunger Measuring Cup

… Nutella, my favourite. I think the best unexpected surprise working with this product is discovering how many pockets of air were in it after I thought I had measured it properly. As a result I added more and pushed out the air to make 100% certain I have the correct amount of the ingredient. Impressive!

Although ThinkGeek’s site says that this product is dishwasher safe, the packaging says to wash it by hand because a dishwasher could impact the technology that makes this product work. I am more than happy to do the minimal washing by hand to keep this product in tiptop condition since it has now become an indispensable tool in my kitchen.

I give this product four and a half out of five wooden spoons.

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  1. Debra She Who Seeks says

    May 16, 2012 at 1:12 pm

    What a great idea!

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  2. Jamie Ridler Studios says

    May 16, 2012 at 1:26 pm

    Very cool! And very mad-scientist-vibey! Love the flexibility and minimum mess!

    Reply
  3. calendula grower says

    May 16, 2012 at 2:26 pm

    I have one of those (though it is a different brand). I love it! It’s so nice for measuring out honey and other sticky stuff.

    Reply
  4. D B says

    May 16, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Yes, I have a 2-cup adjustable measuring cup too. I have many recipes I prepare that use honey and it’s great for it in addition to ketchup, mayo, etc.

    Reply
  5. Noelle says

    May 16, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Pampered Chef makes a 1 and 2 cup version. I got mine about 10 years ago, and it wasn’t new then. I do like it alot. The difference is that Pampered Chef is clear so you can measure liquids inside the inside cup. There are fluid and solid measurements on it.
    http://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_details.tpc?prodId=20297&catId=123&parentCatId=123&outletSubCat=

    Check it out!

    Reply
  6. AvaDJ says

    May 17, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    Oh I love this! Just when I thought I had everything I need for a well equipped kitchen, another invention and cool gadget becomes available. I will look into getting one of these and then look for more space in my kitchen for new gadget additions.

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  7. Berendina Dykema says

    May 19, 2012 at 6:36 am

    This is an awesome kitchen gadget. I’ll have to find something similar to it.Would be great when I’m always working with peanut butter, margarine etc.

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