The Number 50 Disher
September 1st, 2008 | by Loretta |Our adventures in Boston this summer as a family involved three critical things:
- My Uncle’s family (and the discovery of Katamari on PS2);
- Mystic Aquarium in Mystic, CT (though I prefer Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, CT, because they don’t have sea turtles at Mystic.)
- Wrentham Outlets…where we kinda raided the kitchen supply stores, among others.
While my Santoku knife is still sitting pretty in its original packaging, I finally unleashed the #50 disher that I bought somewhat on a whim. It was about half the price I would have to pay if I got it from my usual hot spots for kitchen supplies in NYC.
If memory serves, the disher number indicates the volume relative to a liter. For instance, let n be an integer on the disher; then the total volume is 1/n. Easy, right? Then try converting it into customary units. 
Since it is a disher, I decided to give it a test run with ice cream. 
There’s no photo of my latest gadget, but it’s from Farberware. The design is very ergonomic– it’s easy to hold, scoop and release. The spring handle is non-discriminating. Someone who is a lefty could use it as easily as a righty. It’s great. Most importantly, it’s very easy to clean. Just a quick wipe with some soapy water, rinse and let it dry. It’s made of stainless steel, so I’m not concerned about rusting, though it’s best to let things dry as completely as possible.