I’m a Former Pastry Chef, and These Air-Tight Containers Are the Only Ones I Want in My Pantry — Plus, They’re on Sale
It’s been a few years and a few moves since I stepped foot in a professional kitchen, but many habits from my time as a pastry chef have stuck with me. For example, I invest in durable appliances and gadgets, and I always wear an apron no matter what I’m baking or cooking (I practically sleep in my beloved Hedley & Bennet). I mean, you can take a girl out of the restaurant, but you can’t the restaurant out of the girl.
There are strict rules surrounding how, where, and why certain foods are stored in professional kitchens. At the restaurant, we used Cambros and deli containers to keep things up to code. But at home, I’ve got somewhat of a motley crew of containers crowding my baking cabinet and I’ve been in the market for a sleek, aesthetically pleasing, and restaurant-worthy solution.
Well, I think I’ve finally found it, and best of all — it’s on sale right now at OXO. In other words, I’m adding to cart ASAP.
What’s So Great About OXO’s POP Containers
OXO’s 5-Piece POP Container Set is BPA-free and entirely dishwasher-safe, not to mention extremely durable, airtight, and compatible with the brand’s scoop accessories. These factors are non-negotiable when storing baking essentials such as flour and sugar, which otherwise may be susceptible to cabinet pests (yuck!). Plus, I love that OXO’s helpful scoops slide right onto the bottom of the lids, which is infinitely easier than trying to find a banged-up metal scooper in an ocean of brown sugar.
The set comes with four different sized containers, ranging in size from just over a cup to 11 cups that cater perfectly to my baking needs. The smallest containers can hold baking soda, sprinkles, nuts, and the like without wasting space, and the largest containers are big enough to house hefty amounts of flour and sugar.
I love that they can easily stack atop each other too, making for a modular display of easy-to-identify contents. Another bonus: OXO makes removable labels that won’t leave any sticky residue if you happen to peel them off, which are a 1,000 percent upgrade from the blue tape we used back in the restaurant. And, if you happen to have more pantry room than I do in my small apartment, you might want to look into the 20-piece set, which is also on sale. Just imagine opening your cabinets to a full set of perfectly-labeled pantry essentials — sounds like a dream.
Long story short, at nearly 25 percent off its original price, I stumbled across the solution to my messy pantry at the perfect time. Having cabinets that are organized and space-efficient saves lots of precious baking time, and you won’t catch me digging around my kitchen cabinets much longer — I’ll know exactly where the powdered sugar is.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some OXO containers to purchase.
Buy: OXO 5-Piece POP Container Set, $54.99 (normally $71.95)