What do you call that measuring thingy..

Wonder cup is one brand:

Adjust-a-cup is another:

I don't know what's "local" for you.

Consider getting an electronic scale. It makes measuring everything easy without using cups, spoons, and other devices.

electronic scales are on my wish list.. Chuck

Thanks.. this is what I'm looking for..

If you don't mind the logo, here is an all plastic set of 2 (1c & 2c)

I just wish more recipes gave weights.

You have to do a little conversion, but it isn't hard. If you look at the nutrition labels on ingredients they have the serving size stated in both volume and weight. For instance it will say "serving size = 1/4 cup (30g). You can do the math from there. When it comes down to it, most recipes in baking are butter, sugar, flour, eggs. There are a handful of very common ingredients that you can memorize or make a chart for the inside of a cabinet door. The other good source for determining the weight of less common ingredients (pineapple, bananas, etc.) can be found on the USDA nutrition database.

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Years back I learned how to easily measure shortening. Put 1 cup of water into a 2 cup measuring glass. Add your shortening below the water level until it's up to where you want..... minus 1 cup, of course.