CL Tip of the Day: Prep Bowls and Shot Glasses

Whenever I'm making something that requires small amounts of several ingredients, such as a marinade or a spice-laden dessert, I grab a small bowl and carry it around the kitchen with me, rather than bringing all the ingredients to my workspace. It saves a lot of steps, since I don't have to make a separate trip to put everything away.

Related: When measuring liquids, use a shot glass instead of a tablespoon. That way, you can set your measure on the counter while you pour, and there's no risk of overflowing. If you search for "graduated shot glass", you can even find ones with teaspoons marked.