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You are here: Home / Your KITCHEN / Gadgets & Gizmos / What is a tad, dash, pinch, smidgen and a drop?

What is a tad, dash, pinch, smidgen and a drop?

by Chef Joe Bandler

What is a tad, dash, pinch, smidgen and a drop?

Have you ever tried a recipe that asks for a tad, dash, pinch, smidgen or a drop? Did that leave you scratching your head?  Even experienced cooks scratch their heads and then just go ahead and guess.  But these imprecise measurements can have novice cooks or those trying a recipe for the first time, very frustrated.

I remember my Grandmother telling me that a pinch was the amount you could pinch up between your thumb and a finger.  “BUT,” I said, “your fingers are larger than mine, and Grandpa has even bigger hands.”  That pretty well stopped my Grandmother in her tracks.  “Just toss in a little and then taste,” was her final decree.

Finally someone has solved the mystery by creating a measuring spoon set that solves the problem.

I have given these out as gag gifts to the chefs in the restaurants I consult for.  It is a great ice breaker and conversation starter.  Get one for yourself and for all the cooks and hostesses in your life.   Believe me, it will be the topic of conversation around the dinner table!

Be sure to get a set for yourself. This is the perfect tool for measuring out tiny quantities of pure Stevia and sucralose powders.

Norpro Mini Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons, Set of 5 (tad, dash, pinch, smidgen and drop)
  • This 5 piece stainless steel measuring spoon set is fun, yet useful! A great gift idea!
  • Handles are imprinted with measurements. Keep your measures consistent and remove the mystery of what exactly is a tad, dash, pinch, smidgen and drop!
  • Ideal for measuring small amounts! Narrow spoons fit in just about any container or spice jar!
  • Ring holds spoons together for easy storage.
  • Dishwasher safe.
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This fun yet useful, the set includes; tad, dash, pinch, smidgen and a drop. Handle is imprinted with the measurement. Ring holds spoons together for easy storage. Dishwasher safe.

Here are the what the spoon measurements mean:

TAD = 1/4 tsp
DASH = 1/12 tsp
PINCH = 1/16 tsp
SMIDGEN = 1/32 tsp
DROP = 1/64 tsp

 

But you can’t stop there …

complete your stainless steel measuring set collection with a set of regular measuring spoon and cups.

This stainless steel collection will last you a lifetime and make the PERFECT gift for showers and yes even weddings (add on a  Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set or heavy duty stainless steel pots ).

Here is what is probably the MOST complete set there is …. the 500 – 5-star reviews speak for themselves.

Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Set: 7 Cup and 7 Spoon Metal Sets of 14 for Dry Measurement – Perfect Wedding or Housewarming Gift
  • ✔ COMPLETE SET - Perfectly portion your flour, sugar and spices with a 7 piece metal measuring cup set that has sizes from 1 cup down to an 8th cup (1 cup, ¾ cup, ⅔ cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup, ¼ cup, ⅛ cup), as well as 7 metal measuring spoons from 1 tablespoon to an 8th teaspoon (1 Tbsp, ½ Tbsp, 1 tsp, ¾ tsp, ½ tsp, ¼ tsp and ⅛ tsp)
  • ✔ DESIGNED TO LAST A LIFETIME - Our 304 (18/8) stainless steel mesuring cups and spoons set features rust proof, corrosion proof, BPA free, chemical resistant & dishwasher safe and is far stronger than plastic sets and thicker than most metal or silver sets for a more stable feeling and comfortable hold
  • ✔ CONVENIENT DESIGN - Measuring spoons and mesurment cups are engraved with easy to read cup & ml measurement sizes that never wear off. The sets are also nested so cups and small spoons fit neatly together for storage
  • ✔ BONUS MEASUREMENTS - Most competitors sell dry & liquid heavy duty measure cups and spoons in sets of 6 but we offer 7 of each, including the often needed, but rare odd sizes like one eighth cup and three quarter teaspoon utensils. Cups are also nesting and stackable
  • ✔ GREAT GIFTS - Our kitchen food accessories metric measuring tools make an ideal present for weddings, a wedding shower or housewarming parties, or put the best set on your own bridal or couples registry
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