I am the proud owner of three different kitchen scales. Okay, why do I need three? The Salter scale is an “antique” and I have had this one a long time. It is so attractive that it sits out on my counter and I use it when I don’t need precise weights.
The Soehnle Scale is easy to store (flat), easy to use and easy to clean. It can weigh up to 33 pounds, is accurate, good for large bowls and has a long shut-off time. It also measures in grams or ounces and accurately within 1 ounce. It is made of glass and plastic. I use this one a lot when weight is important in a recipe such as bread making.
EatSmart Precision Elite Kitchen Scale is used for obvious reasons. I don’t use this professional scale too much any more as I have a pretty good idea of how much things weigh. After all I am a Lifetime Member of Weight Watcher’s even though I have added some pounds back to that milestone I once reached. It comes with a great EatSmart Calorie Factor Guide and does have a tare feature. It also has a large lighted display with a stainless steel platform.
Judi, all 3 scales are so awesome. I particularly like the Salter scale!
It’s my favorite Sandhya 🙂
Looks like you can “weigh” your options when choosing a scale. 😉 I use my digital scale all the time…even when making a simple burger.
Weigh your options LOL! I am using my digital scale more and starting to get a little more comfortable using it. Hard to change sometimes 🙂
Great choice of kitchen scales Judi. When in Lisbon on a recent visit, I took a baking class (Portuguese custard tarts), and just loved the digital scale that she used. Unfortunately, in America we use cup measurements, but I loved her grams/ounces feature and it was so precise it was great!
What fun your class must have been. You are so right about Americans and their cup measurements. That’s how I was raised and what I used for many years. The precision in a digital scale is amazing and can make a difference in a recipe. I am using it more – I’m just always afraid my math will be wrong 🙂
Where did you buy your digital scale from Judi? I’m going to have a look around.
Probably from Amazon or maybe King Arthur Flour. There are lots to choose from Loretta.
I do love the antique scale just for the look of it too!
Thanks Kathryn – it’s worthy of a spot on my counter and I do use it. Can weigh up to two pounds so just perfect for measuring so many things; pound of carrots or 1/2 pound of beef.
I love your antique salter scale. I hate my digital scale, I forget to stock batteries and right when I need it the battery dies. The old fashioned scale is not just beautiful but practical.
I love my Salter scale as I enjoy using the brass weights and it’s easy to weigh ingredients. Digital is hard to get use but wow is it accurate!
Love the Salter scale, so stylish and vintage, I would love to have one Judi. I always use digital balance, I’m more comfortable with it! 🙂
Thanks Linda – the Salter scale looks great on my counter and I do use it frequently. I bought my first digital a few years ago – it is very accurate. I can see why bakers/cooks like to use them. I am slowly getting use to it 🙂
That Salter scale is a piece of art and would be gorgeous sitting out. I’m sure it’s a conversation piece too.
Thanks – It’s pretty Julie with the brass weights and cast iron base.
The salter scale is so cool! I use a digital scale and don’t have to think too much! 😀 )))
LOL – Hard to teach an old dog new tricks as they say Fae 🙂 I love the looks of the Salter and when I want to be precise about measuring I pull out the digital.
I love the Salter scale! I really need to buy a scale. I don’t own one of any kind…
It’s a nice scale Debbie and obviously easy to use. You need to get one – there are lots of choices 🙂
I need a Salter scale like this! I am totally with you on needing multiple scales Judi 😀
I do use all three scales but the convenience of the Salter gets used more. I have been trying to use the digital scale more but it’s a slow process. I had the Salter and Weight Watcher ones for quite awhile and just in the past year or two purchased the Soehnle.