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Front burner: Measure up

Last update: January 9, 2008 - 4:53 PM

MEASURE UP

How big is a portion size? You won't have to think long with the Meal Measure, a simple portion control tool for those who want to regain control of their diet. Plop the plastic tool on the plate and measure away. Made locally.

$14.95, Present Moment, 3546 Grand Av. S., Minneapolis, 612-824-3157; Ficus and Fig, 12750 Nicollet Av., Suite 100, Burnsville, 952-746-4456; Byerly's, 3777 Park Center Blvd., St. Louis Park, 952-929-2100. Also available at www.mealmeasure.com.

SOUP TIME

Ladle up soup or dish up sauce in Miam.Miam's distinctive series of footed bowls, from condiment cups and ramekins to larger ones, all made of bone china. In five sizes from 4 ounce to 25 ounce.

$6.99 to $30.99, depending on size, www.liquidplanet.com/index (search for Miam.Miam).

FLIGHT S OF FANCY

Keep track of your flights of wine with this set that includes four Riedel wine glasses for each of two wood trays with ceramic plaques for labels.

$128 for set for two, www.redenvelope.com.

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