The bowls are great - I use mine for everything from serving chips in them, to microwaving soup, to mixing, to storing.. they are wonderful and the fact that they are seethrough is a great benefit. They also do well in the dishwasher, I've had my set for many years and they still look brand new.

The measuring spoons are ok. They work, and I stick them in the dishwasher too, but I don't like the keyring design (it's good for keeping track of all the spoons though!).

Overall, 5 stars. Can't beat this great deal - where else will you get a set this good for $25?

"Love It!"
I'm getting ready for my own place and bought this because it was on sale. I like how there was almost everything that I need to start out for those first yet attempts at making something edible (hey, tastes good is the next step!).

I agree with another reviewer that you should get some smaller bowls to hold things after you measure them out and a set of measuring cups, too.

This set makes a great gift, too. HINT HINT!!! :c)

"Awesome"
I'm getting ready for my own place and bought this because it was on sale. I like how there was almost everything that I need to start out for those first yet attempts at making something edible (hey, tastes good is the next step!). I agree with another reviewer that you should get some smaller bowls to hold things after you measure them out and a set of measuring cups, too. This set makes a great gift, too. HINT HINT!!! :c)

"A decent starter kit"
Every kitchen ought to have Pyrex prepware. This kit is a good start, but I am willing to bet that you will be happier if you also purchase an extra (2.5 or 3qt) mixing bowl by Pyrex and some 4-oz Pyrex prepware bowls (for holding eggs, small quantities of pre-measured dry ingredients, garlic cloves, etc). Those little 4-oz bowls come in little packs of four.

The plastic measuring spoons are definitely the weak link here. They are lightweight, flimsy plastic construction. I threw them away instantly and replaced them with a nice set of measuring spoons by Oxo.

Also, these are liquid measuring cups. Dry measuring cups (by Oxo) will be a welcome addition.

Pyrex makes great products and while I am very happy with this set, I recommend getting those few extra items if you're interested in having a more complete set of tools at your disposal.

Despite its shortcomings, I think this set offers a terrific value-for-money. The folks at Amazon did a great job packaging it for safe transport. Everything arrived perfectly intact.

"BEST PRICE I CAN GET ON SUCH A WONDERFUL PAIR OF MIXING BOWL"
IT IS JUST THE THING I WANTED.ITS THE BEST VALUE