Here are some tools that are essential for your first attempt at recipe testing:.OXO Good Grips Mini Digital Magnetic Timer ($13, amazon.com).Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups ($12, surlatable.com).Winco 6-Inch Digital Thermometer with 3-1/8-Inch Probe ($15, amazon.com).OXO Kitchen Scale ($50, williams-sonoma.com).OXO Stainless-Steel Measuring Cups & Spoons ($20, williams-sonoma.com).Stainless Steel Center Finding Ruler ($15, amazon.com)