I Thought Fancy Kitchen Gear Was a Must — But This $8 Tool Is My Real MVP

I got married last year, and looking back, the most fun part of the wedding planning process — by far — was building our registry. As a kitchen product tester and food writer, it was a special opportunity to build a well-curated wish list filled with high-ticket items like a KitchenAid Stand Mixer and Dutch oven that I’d had my eye on for years. It felt like a dream shopping spree — without a budget.

But looking back at the gifts we received, it’s actually been the little things getting the most use. More specifically, this magnetic measuring spoon set from Amazon has been an unsung hero in the kitchen. Ever since unwrapping it at our wedding shower, I’ve been singing its praises to all of my family and friends, encouraging them to add it to their carts. And best of all — it’s less than $8.

Bidful Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set

A set of measuring spoons is an essential (albeit unglamorous) kitchen tool. Traditionally, the spoons come affixed together on a small ring, resembling a janitor’s set of keys. This design is popular because it keeps the set together in numerical order, but it can be clunky when you just need one spoon and end up getting the entire set dirty. 

Alternatively, you can get a measuring spoon set that’s completely detached, which often leads to them getting disorganized (and, in my case, lost) in your kitchen drawer.

That’s what makes this magnetic set a game-changer. The strong magnet on each spoon keeps them tightly organized when in storage, but they’re still independent utensils that can be used and cleaned without the burden of bringing out the whole set. Better yet, each spoon has two sides, one rounded and one oval-headed shape. The former is ideal for liquid measuring, while the latter is perfect for fitting into narrow spice containers. This set also comes with a leveler for removing excess ingredients and ensuring utmost precision. 

The 7-piece set suits all of my needs, but there’s also an 8-piece set (which includes a ¾ teaspoon) and a 9-piece set (which includes both ¾ and 1/16 teaspoons). I love that each piece is stainless steel, which means they’re built to last. The set also comes in a few stylish options: stainless steel with black labels, stainless steel with multicolor labels, and gold-brushed steel with black labels. 

Whether it’s for measuring morning coffee grounds, leveling ingredients for homemade cookies, or following a weeknight dinner recipe, I find myself reaching for this measuring spoon set almost every single day — and I can’t recommend it enough.

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