UPDATE – The scale winner was Judy W. and she has been notified. Thanks to everyone for entering, and be on the look out for more giveaways. For those of you not sure what type of scale to buy (I read all the comments and that was a running theme), I recommend any basic digital scale that a) has grams and ounces b) uses an inexpensive battery or one that won’t wear out and c) is small enough so that you can keep it on the counter and use it.
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Yesterday I posted a vegan cookie recipe which uses weights instead of just volume. Now I know a lot of you love weighing ingredients and I do too, but if you haven’t switched over or if you have and you’d like to convert a friend (in this case, by giving them your old one and keeping this baby!), take a shot at winning a kitchen scale provided by Scale Giant. Scale Giant has all kinds of scales, but the one they’re so generously offering to one US based reader is the American Way Onyx Digital Scale, which they describe as “the sleekest and shiniest scale yet”.
And sleek, it is! It comes in nine colors, has touch-activated buttons built right into the weighing surface, includes fluid ounce/milliliter modes for liquid measurements, functions with four high precision G-Force load sensors, and comes with two lifelong lithium batteries. Frankly, I’m jealous of the winner already.
Today is Wednesday. I’m going to run this giveaway through Friday at midnight and will notify one lucky person this Saturday. For a chance to win this scale, please tell me either a) why you love weighing ingredients or b) why you haven’t yet bought yourself a kitchen scale.
It’s that easy. I hope you win, but if you don’t then keep checking back because I have a few more fun giveaways around the corner.
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As a chemist, it makes sense to weight dry ingredients for accuracy, just like we do it on the bench! I haven’t bought a scale for my kitchen because the surfaces of usually are not large enough to accommodate a large bowl.
Never know which one to get! But I need one of these- they are beautiful.
I love weighing ingredients because it makes baking (and cooking) infinitely easier and accurate with more reliable results. Plus the added bonus of fewer things to wash!
Thanks
Why haven’t I bought a scale? Becuase I live in a 1950′s-era home and have extremely limited cabinet, drawer, and countertop space. I’m an experienced baker who has gotten satisfactory results from volume measurements — but who knows, maybe I’d get “great” results from weighing …
I finally broke down and bought a scale, why you ask. Having grain allergies means a lot of web surfing for recipes, a lot of which are in grams or mls and it really is hard to try to convert correctly to cups, tbsps etc.
I’ve never wanted a scale because I’m OCD about what goes in my kitchen and I don’t like they way they look. This one, however, is very easy on the eyes!
I have always wanted a scale, but didn’t know what brand would be the best. These look amazing! Love the slim style and the gorgeous colors. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
I haven’t bought a scale because I haven’t had the time to research which one I want. This one looks AWESOME!
Why not? Money. I’ve been reading about scales lately and now I want one. Thanks!
As a pharmacist, I understand the need for accuracy in measuring ingredients used in baking. A scale would really help ensure that my recipes work out.
I bought a kitchen scale an promptly stole it to weigh knitting and yarn, must buy another one, or win this one.
I finally bought a scale and my recipes come out so much better. I did a test to see how much flour I had been using before my scale by weighing it and found out I had been using way more than the recipe states. I would love the pink one so much. Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
Don’t own a scale but it would probably make a bigger difference than I realize!
I love scales because they are so great for letting you know exactly how much you’re eating, but I haven’t bought one since they are so expensive! Would love to win one!
The pretty ones are so expensive!
You have to have a scale now that all the packages are getting smaller….a package of chocolate chips or caramels are no longer the same weight so a scale is a must for the recipes to come out right..plus its a must to weigh out flour since it varies so much
Basically – the price. I have all the materials for measuring cup baking. I know that I would probably make more recipes if I had a scale because there are only 2 of us and I could scale everything down!
I’ve always wanted a scale but never had enough money /incentive to invest in one!! So it would be great if I got this since I love baking sooo sooo much!!
this is really amazing 
I guess I never got a scale because my mom didn’t have one, and I learned to bake from her. But I keep hearing about how amazing they are!
I haven’t bought one yet because I spent all my money on a kitchen aid stand up mixer!
I havent bought a scale because I really dont know what to look for, the best brand, etc. In other words I’m clueless!
Weighing, rather then measuring, gives a more accuate distribution of ingredients, This scale looks better than mine,
I haven’t bought a scale yet because I’m a college student; however, I’m graduating in May and looking to start stocking up the kitchen of my soon to be apartment!
I haven’t bought one because I don’t have the money, so I would love to win one.
i like to use a scale because the end results of my cooking are more consistent
I don’t have a kitchen scale yet! I’m just getting into baking and I would love to make precise measurements like a real baker does.
I love weighing to control portion size and its more accurate for baking
I would love a scale but haven’t bought one because I’m in school and don’t have the money for fun stuff!
I would love a scale because I have noticed that the older I get the worse my eyesight is! I used to be able to “eyeball” 3 ounces or at least I thought I could. This scale would keep my eyesight blame-free and my measurements accurate!
I don’t currently have a kitchen scale…why? Probably because my husband already thinks I have way too many kitchen gadgets, lol. He’d probably think buying one would be a waste of money…but if I won one? well that would be okay
I love using a scale for consistency, especially in baking. I also love using it to help portion control. And, once it’s on your kitchen counter, it’s amazing how many other things you find you want to weigh. This is one sleek looking scale.
I love weighing things, I guess it was more common in the UK where I grew up? Anyway, I moved out of home where my moms scales lived and struck out on my own in NYC. I do not have scales because I’ve not had the money or space but this looks so sleek and tiny, I am sure it would fit in my teeny kitchen and not take up any space and I can finally make my favorite cookie recipe again!
I think weighing ingredients is much more accurate! I also love that it opens the door to one-bowl baking and cooking more often. I don’t have a scale since mine broke a few months ago
I LOVE weighing ingredients! Once you get used to it, it’s so much less work — fewer dishes too. Put an ingredient in a bowl, hit tare, but the next ingredient in the bowl, hit tare, and so on. And the results are so much more consistent. I’d love a sleek scale like that one, though.
wow these ones really are sleek. I prefer weights for the precision.
I’ve been hesitant to add another gadget to my kitchen but I know that I need a scale to move to the next level in baking.
To be honest, I haven’t bought a kitchen scale yet because I don’t have the budget. I’m working on a bare bones allowance, so splurges like this little guy haven’t really happened.
I’d love one, though!!
Having grown up in France, weighing ingredients is just what I’m used to. Besides, you get much more consistent results. However, my trusty scale is slowly but surely abandoning me… It’d be nice to have a new one!
I haven’t bought a scale because I have such limited counter space, but those are so pretty I think I would be happy to have it out!
I love weighing ingredients because it’s sooo much simpler than getting out my set of measuring cups. I put my bowl on my scale, weigh out my first ingredient, tare, and repeat with the rest. Also, if a recipe comes in measurements, there’s no way to get too much flour or not enough depending on whether the recipe writer uses a “dump and scoop” method or “fluff first, then spoon into measuring cup” method (a la King Arthur Flour).
I don’t have one because I can’t buy any more kitchen gadgets for the time being. A scale is on the list of things I’d like to buy for my self once I can start spending money again. I’d love to win one.
I love using a scale because it makes my bake goods consistently taste better. A cup of flour never weighs the same, and can throw everything off. This scale looks awesome!
Ohhhh Pretty!!!!
Weighing = repeatable success.
I’m a huge fan of weighing and am trying hard to swing others that way. When I try a new recipe that is written as volume, I immediately convert everything to weight, make the appropriate notes and then get started. Sometimes I find that I need to go back and tweak the weights as it may be an older recipe that was very loosie-goosie with the measurements to begin with.
Weighing is the only way to bake!
If I manage to win, my sister will inherit my scale.
I want a scale so badly, but always talk myself out of it. But now that I live in Denver and baking at high altitude is tricky enough, I need to bite the bullet and get one.
Hi I love to weigh ingredients because, My husband’s favorite recipe is for macaroons and most of the recipes are in measurements. I also did at one time purchase a kitchen scale but alas I ended up using it to weigh my parrots and it has become their toy. I have been searching for a new scale but have been unable to find a quality one for g,kg,and ounces. Even if I don’t win thanks for pointing out this scale now to find it for sale in my area!
I haven’t bought a scale b/c I’ve been just too lazy! no real excuse!
I like to weigh servings of foods for my diet
I don’t know why I haven’t gotten one yet!! Maybe because I haven’t seen them in such fun colors yet;))
I have not bought one yet because they seem to be too expensive. I would love to win this!
I love weighing ingredients because you can just use a bowl instead of keeping all different measuring cups around!
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