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Depressingly, my antique glass measuring cup chipped and for safety’s sake, must be replaced. I decided to stop in Kitchen-N-Things at 2322 NW Market Street in Ballard. (Corner of Market and 24th) This place is a real treat for the serious cook. From lovely linen aprons to stainless steel measuring spoons to Le Creuset ovenware in a rainbow of shades, Kitchen-n-Things has the kitchenware for you if cooking is your passion. Apparently, they even have a “Knife of the Month” according to the paper taped to the door. May is a serious German steel chef’s knife for less than $60! Alas, no Pyrex or glass measuring cups here, only polymer or steel.

So I then ventured across the street to the cozy little Cookies in Seattle. Admittedly, I forgot about the measuring cup. While most of the aprons really were too small for my frame, they were terribly cute. I was distracted by the over 1,000 cookie cutters… All sizes and shapes to fit your fancy. The 4″ copper one in the shape of a hairdryer might be fun for a girl’s slumber party, or she may prefer the music notes, or even the saw and pliers cutters if she’s inclined to build things. They also have cookie stamps, cookie jars, mixes, cookbooks… Eh, I’ll find the measuring cup at Fred Meyer’s this weekend. I had to leave before I spent the rest of my evening in a snickerdoodle frenzy. Make sure and drop into this cute little store just behind the bus stop!