Another tool that I swear by is my kitchen scale. I weigh all of my ingredients when making both savoury and baked dishes. It is the accuracy and consistency that helps make prep so much easier. I have had countless different scales over the last several years. I have used large ones that plug into the wall and small ones up to 11 lb capacity with batteries that always are dead when you need them. I never was happy until I found this scale. It ticks all of the boxes:

• 9 "x6.3" platform (you can put a large bowl on it)

• Large LCD in g, kg, lb, oz, and ml

• Powered by USB

• chargeable, waterproof and a sleek surface for easy cleanup

• Weighs up to 22 lb (10kg)

And, as a bonus, it is esthetically pleasing to the eye.