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They should be readable, but one reviewer noted that the teaspoon was significantly oversized, so if you need precise measurements, you may want to verify with a calibrated measuring tool [1].","q":"Are the measurement markings engraved or printed on the spoons, and are they easy to read?"},{"a":"The spoons are made of dolomite, which is a porous earthenware that relies on glaze for food safety. While the manufacturer likely uses a food-safe glaze, we cannot confirm it is lead-free without certification. Dolomite is generally considered safe for decorative use, but for food contact, the glaze must be intact and properly fired [2][5]. For peace of mind, we recommend using these spoons for dry ingredients only, or as decorative kitchen tools.","q":"Is the dolomite glaze food-safe and free from lead or other heavy metals?"},{"a":"The spoons have standard round bowls with cat prints, not cat-shaped bowls. For dry ingredients like flour, they work well — one reviewer uses them as coffee scoops and says they are true to size [1]. For wet or sticky ingredients like honey, ceramic can be more difficult to clean and the spoon may not be as accurate; another reviewer found the teaspoon to be significantly oversized [1]. If you need precise measures, we recommend using them for dry ingredients only.","q":"How do the cat-shaped bowls perform when scooping dry ingredients like flour versus wet ingredients like honey?"},{"a":"The spoons are made of dolomite, which is softer and more prone to chipping than stoneware or porcelain [2]. However, one reviewer has had them for a year with no issues, so they are sturdy enough for regular use if handled with care [1]. They are hand-wash only, which helps preserve the glaze and prevent damage.","q":"Are the spoons sturdy enough for regular use, or are they more decorative and prone to chipping?"},{"a":"The spoons have smooth ceramic handles without any non-slip texturing or grip features. They are simply glazed handles, so you may want to be careful with wet or greasy hands.","q":"Do the spoons have a non-slip handle or any texturing to make gripping easier?"}],"reviews":[{"date":"November 13, 2025","title":"Adorable set, but one of","rating":4,"content":"Adorable set, but one of the pieces arrived chipped in a couple of spots.","reviewer_name":"Chloe L."},{"date":"July 31, 2025","title":"So cute!","rating":4,"content":"Fun measuring spoons or little scoops for coffee etc. Fragile ceramic though, one in each set arrived broken, otherwise 5 stars. Still - so cute!","reviewer_name":"Anna S."},{"date":"August 12, 2025","title":"So cute!","rating":5,"content":"I didn’t realize, when ordering, that these were porcelain; they are extremely cute, my grandchildren love them so I’ll keep them for the times that they help me bake!","reviewer_name":"Trudy B."},{"date":"July 5, 2025","title":"Trop mignonnes!","rating":5,"content":"J’ai acheté cet article comme cadeau d’hôtesse! Elles sont faciles à manipuler et originales du même coup.","reviewer_name":"Maryse L."},{"date":"April 23, 2026","title":"je crois que mon évaluation","rating":5,"content":"je crois que mon évaluation par les étoiles étant suffisante. Merci.","reviewer_name":"Francine L."},{"date":"July 21, 2025","title":"Très spéciales.","rating":5,"content":"Elles sont tellement mignonnes. \nTrès belle qualité.\nJ’en ai donné en cadeau et les réactions sont formidables.\nJe vais en acheter d’autres en cadeau de Noël.\nJ’en profite pour souligner l’EXCELLENT service à la clientèle de SIMONS.","reviewer_name":"Georges C."},{"date":"November 13, 2025","title":"Cute","rating":5,"content":"Cute","reviewer_name":"Micheline S."},{"date":"January 24, 2026","title":"Cadeau pour une amie","rating":5,"content":"Elle a adoré !","reviewer_name":"Lise M."},{"date":"July 11, 2025","tags":["Material Quality"],"title":"Fun!","rating":5,"content":"Well made and nicely finished. I may be buying more as gifts.","reviewer_name":"claire l."},{"date":"January 22, 2026","title":"So cute and fun.","rating":5,"content":"These measuring spoons make me smile in the kitchen.","reviewer_name":"Guest"},{"date":"July 27, 2025","title":"So adorable","rating":5,"content":"the perfect gift for a cat lover","reviewer_name":"Holly R."}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/kitchen-dining/kitchenware/cats-measuring-spoons-set-of-4--15232-4251100?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"cat_theme_gift_appeal":{"title":"Cat lover appeal and gift potential","entries":{"18_cad_price_point":"At $18 CAD, the set lands in the impulse-gift bracket where the cost is low enough to tuck into a birthday bag yet the price conveys a step above a dollar-store trinket, positioning it as a small splurge for the cat-obsessed baker.","dolomite_heft_and_feel":"Dolomite’s natural density gives each spoon a satisfying weight and cool-to-the-touch feel that communicates ‘special object’ at first unboxing, unlike flimsier plastic or thin metal spoons that read as disposable—a sensory cue that this is a keep-forever cat lover’s token.","hand_painted_cat_motifs":"Each spoon’s cat face and measurement markings are applied by hand, introducing subtle variation that makes the set feel more like a curated artisanal gift than a uniform factory product—a detail that signals deliberate choice to the recipient.","simons_maison_provenance":"Sold under the Simons Maison label—the home brand of Canada’s 180-year-old department store Simons—the spoons carry an implied standard of design curation that makes them feel like a boutique discovery rather than a mass-market grab, adding a layer of gift-giving pride.","universal_feline_imagery":"The cat design is a playful, generic feline rather than a breed-specific silhouette, making the spoons a safe gift for any cat person regardless of whether they adore a ginger tabby or a fluffy Persian—no risk of a mismatched motif.","complete_measurement_range":"The inclusion of 1/4 teaspoon through 1 tablespoon covers the four spoon sizes that appear in nearly every baking recipe, so the set functions as a real tool the recipient will actually use—the emotional value of a gift that sees weekly counter time far outlasts a decorative paperweight."}},"care_longevity_dolomite":{"title":"How to keep dolomite spoons in top condition","entries":{"thin_edge_fragility":"The smallest spoons in the set — the ¼-teaspoon and ½-teaspoon — have especially thin rims that are the first to chip if dropped or knocked against other utensils; 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