Jennifer Garner puts these glass measuring cups to good use in her kitchen. (Getty)(Getty)
Hate to break it to you, but if you're using the same measuring cups to portion out wet and dry ingredients in your recipes, you're doing it all wrong. Using those scoop-style cups for liquids can result in inaccurate measurements, so if you spend a lot of time cooking — and especially baking where precision is important — it's time to invest in a new tool. Before you spend hours researching and scouring the web for reviews, why not take a cue from Jennifer Garner who uses Anchor Hocking glass measuring cups? A set of three is just $30 at Amazon — that's just $10 apiece!
Fans of Garner's "Pretend Cooking Show" that she posts on her Instagram account will likely recognize these kitchen workhorses. She's used them when making homemade focaccia, make-ahead eggs bites, cranberry sauce muffins and even a whipped cream cake (yum!). Honestly, there are very few episodes where these babies don't make an appearance.
When you're finished cooking, cleanup is easy because these glass measuring cups are all dishwasher-safe. Even better, they can go in the microwave, fridge and freezer, too.
Kitchen aficionados probably aren't surprised to learn Garner is a fan of Anchor Hocking. The glassware company has been around since the early 1900s and it's been making durable, reliable glass products ever since. In addition to liquid measuring cups, Anchor Hocking also makes drinking glasses, food storage containers and serving pieces.
Garner's well-loved liquid measuring cups currently have more than 5,000 five-star reviews on Amazon. Shoppers say they're easy to read, comfortable to hold and well-made.
"This product is great because I can get a firm grip with my left hand and read the measurements without having to turn it around or use my other hand," one customer explained. "It is so handy and easy to use, which is very convenient. I like that it is glass and very sturdy and will last a lifetime."
Another noted, "These measuring cups are fantastic! They are very well-made, heavy-duty, and do not feel flimsy or breakable at all. These will be a central part of my kitchen for years to come."
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.