Pampered Chefs know a batter bowl when they see one. Just call it Bruce.

 

I like cake.  And chocolate.  Chocolate cake is therefore the perfect creation as far as I'm concerned.

I've often wondered if it's my feminine side peeking out. Not that I'm worried or anything. My wife can walk past chocolate bars in a shop without a second glance.  I'm sucked into the trap everytime, and I really do mean everytime.

Anyway, an interesting diversion this may be, but it's Batter Bowls that are catching my attention right now.  The pampered chef Classic Batter Bowl is a major piece of action.  Blimey it's heavy; a significant two litre glass structure, and it has its own lid.  At first glance it looks like a seriously fat jug and indeed it has a handle and convenient spout.  And unlike many other measuring jugs, regardless of girth, it has metric and standard measurements embossed on the glass so the printed bits can't wash or scratch off. No more '...is that half...no must be a pint...can't be, it's too much..' kind of thing.

But don't stop there. Mere pouring is for lightweights.  If this bowl was a biscuit, it would be a hobnob, not a limp rich tea. With one of these by your side you can mix, store, reheat and even bake cakes in it.  I've seen some creations made by talented pampered cheffers and they are just astonishing. The word 'wow' is wholly inadequate.

It's dishwasher, freezer, microwave and oven safe to 180 degrees.  Even the lid is dishwasher safe.  Forget hob nobs, no, it's the Bruce Willis of the jug/bowl genre.

If I find a link to any of the cakes made in the Classic Batter Bowl I'll pass it on, but keep hold of your jaw.  It will drop.