OT: Enameled Kitchen Canisters

On Mon 09 May 2005 07:29:09a, itsjoannotjoann wrote in rec.food.cooking:

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I've found some new canisters that I really like, however they are
enameled metal. This is no rubber gasket around the inside of the lids
of these and I fear they would not be critter proof. Does any one have
these and how do you like them? If you don't have them, give me your
opinion of them just the same. I've found others I like just as well
and they are stoneware and do have the rubber gaskets under the lids.
Arrgh!! The only problem with these are they are in sets of three
only. Who's idea was it to make canisters in sets of three instead of
four??

What do you keep in the 4th canister, or for that matter, the 3rd canister?

I only keep flour and sugar in canisters. Cornmeal and other grains I keep
in the freezer since many can go rancid. I also keep ground coffee and
coffee beans in the freezer to extend freshness. I might keep tea in a
canister, but I keep it in a Chinese tea caddy instead.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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Sam Goldwyn, 1882-1974

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I've found some new canisters that I really like, however they are
enameled metal. This is no rubber gasket around the inside of the lids
of these and I fear they would not be critter proof. Does any one have
these and how do you like them? If you don't have them, give me your
opinion of them just the same. I've found others I like just as well
and they are stoneware and do have the rubber gaskets under the lids.
Arrgh!! The only problem with these are they are in sets of three
only. Who's idea was it to make canisters in sets of three instead of
four??

I've been wondering what people put inside canisters that set on top of the
counter. I have sooo many Ball jars (all sizes) WITH LIDS that I keep food
in after I have unpackaged it (mainly to keep critters out!).
I would have a hard time figuring out what I used the most of to use four
instead of three. Be that as it may -- why four instead of three -- or
instead of 5 or a dozen? I wouldn't be able to figure it out. (:--0
Dee

itsjoannotjoann said:

I've found some new canisters that I really like, however they are
enameled metal. This is no rubber gasket around the inside of the

lids

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of these and I fear they would not be critter proof. Does any one

have

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these and how do you like them? If you don't have them, give me your
opinion of them just the same. I've found others I like just as well
and they are stoneware and do have the rubber gaskets under the lids.
Arrgh!! The only problem with these are they are in sets of three
only. Who's idea was it to make canisters in sets of three instead

of

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four??

I have a set of three very nice earthenware canisters with silicone
gaskets, but I don't use the lids, in fact I only use the large
canister, for holding wooden spoons, rubber spatulas, and wire whisks.
I store all dry bulk food items in large screw-top glass jars which I
keep in my pantry. I detest cluttered counters, canister sets have no
place there.

Sheldon

Thanks all for the replies. Sorry to be so late with my thanks.

Unfortunately, I have the smallest kitchen that was ever built in a
house and (sob) I don't have a pantry so the canisters are a necessary
evil at my abode. In the four canisters, starting from the largest to
the smallest I store flour, sugar, coffee, and last, tea bags. So yes,
these do have to sit on the counter top. I think I will pass on the
enameled ones and I definetly want something airtight as that's what I
have now. Nothing wrong with what's in there now, just want to update.

Thanks again!

itsjoannotjoann said:

Thanks all for the replies. Sorry to be so late with my thanks.

Unfortunately, I have the smallest kitchen that was ever built in a
house and (sob) I don't have a pantry so the canisters are a

necessary

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evil at my abode. In the four canisters, starting from the largest

to

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the smallest I store flour, sugar, coffee, and last, tea bags. So

yes,

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these do have to sit on the counter top.

There's no good reason those items need to be displayed, in fact they
do not need to be storeaged in your kitchen... you are making that
*choice*... don't blame your small kitchen. The real culprit is your
"unfortunate" lack of imagination. And if you're going to store coffee
out on the counter you'd do better to store it in your toilet... lift
the lid, dump it in, and flush.... there, much better.

Sheldon

Sheldon said:

lift the lid, dump it in, and flush.... there, much better.

Sheldon

Take your own advice... lift the lid, jump in it, and flush....

and we would all be better off...

Sheldon wrote:

And if you're going to store coffee

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out on the counter you'd do better to store it in your toilet... lift
the lid, dump it in, and flush.... there, much better.

Sheldon

Oops, I forgot to add that my coffee beans are stored in an airtight,
non-clear canister on the counter and I grind about 2 or 3 days worth
at a time. I don't buy too many beans at a time.

Sheldon said:

itsjoannotjoann said:

Thanks all for the replies. Sorry to be so late with my thanks.

Unfortunately, I have the smallest kitchen that was ever built in a
house and (sob) I don't have a pantry so the canisters are a

necessary

Quoted message said:

evil at my abode. In the four canisters, starting from the largest

to

Quoted message said:

the smallest I store flour, sugar, coffee, and last, tea bags. So

yes,

Quoted message said:

these do have to sit on the counter top.

There's no good reason those items need to be displayed, in fact they
do not need to be storeaged in your kitchen... you are making that
*choice*... don't blame your small kitchen. The real culprit is your
"unfortunate" lack of imagination. And if you're going to store

coffee

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out on the counter you'd do better to store it in your toilet... lift
the lid, dump it in, and flush.... there, much better.

Sheldon

The total square footage of my house is only 864 feet. The kitchen
measures 9x11 BEFORE upper and lower cabinets and the 'fridge and
stove. A year or two ago I did do some aggressive culling of items
that were never used and taking up precious storage space. I do have a
double decker lazy susan in one cabinet for spices and that helps
immensely with wasted space and clutter. When I did the culling of
items I drilled some holes on the inside of cabinet doors for hooks.
On these I hung my large cutting board, another one I hung my colander
on, another I hung a roasting pan on. Those things were taking up
precious shelf space and when I wanted to use them, I had to do a lot
of digging and moving things around to get to them. Another cabinet
door I have a set of measuring cups that are on a triangular loop thing
that I hung on a hook, too, along with another smaller cutting board
that is used for cheese. The last cabinet door has a wire 'organizer'
that holds aluminum foil, freezer bags, and plastic wrap all standing
on their ends. The two remaining doors are under the sink and one
those doors I have two organizer shelves that hold dishwashing liquid
(it does NOT sit out on the sink), Softscrub, Windex, Cameo cleaner,
etc. The only dishwasher in this house is ME. A space waster in this
kitchen is a chimney but it happens to be the vent for the gas hot
water heater and gas central furnace. It would cost me many bucks to
have the chimney torn out, floor, ceiling, and roof repaired after this
was taken out. Then I'd have to figure some other way to vent these
utilities.

I did have new upper and lower cabinets installed about 10 years or so
ago as what was in here were boxes (I kid you not!) that someone had
made in their garage 50 or 60 years ago. It helped the looks of the
house unbelievably besides adding storage space and increasing the
value of the house.

As this kitchen is so tiny, there is no kitchen table, nor do I have a
need for one.

itsjoannotjoann said:

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Unfortunately, I have the smallest kitchen that was ever built in

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house

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The total square footage of my house is only 864 feet. The kitchen
measures 9x11

That's not a very small house, nor is that even close to being a tiny
kitchen. I have a rental house at the far side of my property that is
820 sq ft, and no basement... the kitchen is also 10 x 10 which also
accomodates an alcove with louvered doors concealing a washer and
dryer, which eats up about 1/6 of the kitchen space... there is also an
average sized dinette set against the one bare wall. This is a three
bedroom, one full bath house with a decent sized living room too, and
has nice closet space. This is a very adequate sized house... yours is
NOT a tiny kitchen. You need to get better organized.

My very first house was 400 sq ft, two tiny-teeny bedrooms, a cramped
bathroom, a living room that could barely contain one couch and a 19"
tv, a 6 x 8 galley kitchen... that is TINY. But it was very adequate
and fortunately I had a basement where I built pantry shelves to keep
kitchen stuff (I didn't mind at all having to run up and down my own
cellar stairs). I was happy to be in my very own home so it seemed
gigantic to me. I'm sure there are lots of rfc folks who would feel
honored to have your "small" house. You need to feel grateful, not
unfortunate.

Sheldon

itsjoannotjoann said:

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Unfortunately, I have the smallest kitchen that was ever built in

a

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house

Quoted message said:

The total square footage of my house is only 864 feet. The kitchen
measures 9x11

That's not a very small house, nor is that even close to being a tiny
kitchen. I have a rental house at the far side of my property that is
820 sq ft, and no basement... the kitchen is also 10 x 10 which also
accomodates an alcove with louvered doors concealing a washer and
dryer, which eats up about 1/6 of the kitchen space... there is also an
average sized dinette set against the one bare wall. This is a three
bedroom, one full bath house with a decent sized living room too, and
has nice closet space. This is a very adequate sized house... yours is
NOT a tiny kitchen. You need to get better organized.

My very first house was 400 sq ft, two tiny-teeny bedrooms, a cramped
bathroom, a living room that could barely contain one couch and a 19"
tv, a 6 x 8 galley kitchen... that is TINY. But it was very adequate
and fortunately I had a basement where I built pantry shelves to keep
kitchen stuff (I didn't mind at all having to run up and down my own
cellar stairs). I was happy to be in my very own home so it seemed
gigantic to me. I'm sure there are lots of rfc folks who would feel
honored to have your "small" house. You need to feel grateful, not
unfortunate.

Sheldon

Sheldon said:

itsjoannotjoann said:

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> Unfortunately, I have the smallest kitchen that was ever built

in

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a

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> house

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The total square footage of my house is only 864 feet. The kitchen
measures 9x11

That's not a very small house, nor is that even close to being a tiny
kitchen. I have a rental house at the far side of my property that

is

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820 sq ft, and no basement... the kitchen is also 10 x 10 which also
accomodates an alcove with louvered doors concealing a washer and
dryer, which eats up about 1/6 of the kitchen space... there is also

an

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average sized dinette set against the one bare wall.

Three doorways in my kitchen, no bare or blank walls. No table or any
sort in the kitchen.

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This is a three
bedroom, one full bath house with a decent sized living room too, and
has nice closet space.

One bedroom and one closet in this house. But the L.R. & bedroom are
decent size.

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I'm sure there are lots of rfc folks who would feel
honored to have your "small" house. You need to feel grateful, not
unfortunate.

Sheldon

Oh, I am verrrrrry grateful to have my house and I feel very fortunate,
also, as I know some people will never have the opportunity to own
their own home. I could be living in a cardboard box under a bridge
somewhere, so my house feels like a castle to me. I've made many
improvements and in two years it will be paid for. !!! YIPPPEEEEEE !!!

Sheldon said:

itsjoannotjoann said:

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> Unfortunately, I have the smallest kitchen that was ever built

in

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a

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> house

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The total square footage of my house is only 864 feet. The kitchen
measures 9x11

That's not a very small house, nor is that even close to being a tiny
kitchen. I have a rental house at the far side of my property that

is

Quoted message said:

820 sq ft, and no basement... the kitchen is also 10 x 10 which also
accomodates an alcove with louvered doors concealing a washer and
dryer, which eats up about 1/6 of the kitchen space... there is also

an

Quoted message said:

average sized dinette set against the one bare wall.

Three doorways in my kitchen, no bare or blank walls. No table or any
sort in the kitchen.

Quoted message said:

This is a three
bedroom, one full bath house with a decent sized living room too, and
has nice closet space.

One bedroom and one closet in this house. But the L.R. & bedroom are
decent size.

Quoted message said:

I'm sure there are lots of rfc folks who would feel
honored to have your "small" house. You need to feel grateful, not
unfortunate.

Sheldon

Oh, I am verrrrrry grateful to have my house and I feel very fortunate,
also, as I know some people will never have the opportunity to own
their own home. I could be living in a cardboard box under a bridge
somewhere, so my house feels like a castle to me. I've made many
improvements and in two years it will be paid for. !!! YIPPPEEEEEE !!!