Glasses
The multifaceted history of the faceted glass: who invented it?DishesGlasses
The exposition of the Faberge Museum, located in Baden-Baden, has a very unusual exhibit. This avant-garde stone-cut jewelry still life is notable for the fact that one of its "heroes" is an ordina...
Read MoreTurkish tea glass: names and detailed descriptionDishesGlasses
Some foreign words sound and read almost like ours, but have a different meaning. For example, a mess (bardak), which in Turkish can mean a glass or a cup. This means different types of these dishe...
Read MoreWhat kind of whiskey glass is needed and what determines the choice of dishesDishesGlasses
In films where the heroes enjoy whiskey, you can see different versions of the same thing: a massive wide glass with a thick bottom and straight walls, into which either a little strong drink is po...
Read MoreHow pints and ounces are indicated on measuring cupsDishesGlasses
A measuring cup is a useful invention to help you keep the exact proportions of ingredients. Originally designed to measure liquids, these containers have evolved over time into something more perf...
Read MoreHow many milliliters are in a glass: faceted and regularDishesGlasses
Not every housewife can boast of having such a useful household appliance as a kitchen scale. Meanwhile, their absence can play a cruel joke, ruining the taste of the finished cake or biscuit. An o...
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