I’m married to a scientist, so that fact that I haven’t thought of this until now is kind of embarrassing. I currently have a 1000ml Pyrex beaker (well, technically a flask) that I brought home from a wedding. (The bride and groom — also scientists — used them as flower vases at the reception.) I’d been using it as a vase, too, when suddenly it dawned on me. These are actually perfect prep tools for cooking!