A digital scale is the other simple kitchen tool we can't imagine working without. Just as a good thermometer eliminates a lot of the uncertainty and guesswork from cooking, the ease of quickly weighing ingredients avoids a lot of fumbling around with inaccurate measuring spoons and cups, and increases the consistency of your cooking. Although it's possible to take our classes without using a scale, the ingredients in our recipes are given with weights. For some, this might seem awkward. But we've actually done this to make it easier on you; by providing you with accurate weight measurements, we know that you'll find it easier to achieve the same results we get in our kitchen. Of course, you should always feel free to adjust our recipes to suit your needs—the quantities given are often only guided by personal preference.

Our recommendations for digital scales can be found in the helpful tools section of our website.