With organization comes productivity, and your kitchen is no different. Keeping your kitchen organized can even be beneficial not only for your piece of mind and productivity, but for your wallet as well. Minimizing food waste and reducing excess packaging are just two easy ways that a more organized kitchen can help improve your day-to-day life.
When it comes to trying to organize your kitchen, you have lots of options. Some people use large plastic containers to hold their cereals or sugar, others organize by labeling and dating everything perishable, and both of these options work great. But at SiamMandalay, we have another way to help aid in decluttering your kitchen.
Acacia Wood Salt Boxes with their swivel tops work excellent for numerous applications, and not just in your kitchen either! In this blog we will look through some of the lesser known, out-of-the-box uses for this wonderful kitchen gadget.
SALT
First and foremost, of course, is salt. It’s what the container is designed for, it is made perfectly to house salt and keep it fresh right by your cooking space. It’s swivel top and wide opening allow for easy access, giving you the space you need to get your hand in the container, pinch your salt, and dispense accordingly. Specifically designed to aid in seasoning by hand, this container lets you grab exactly how much salt you need every time, which goes a long way toward ensuring your dish isn’t oversalted or underseasoned.
OTHER SPICES AND SEASONINGS
As well as at works for salt, it can do the same for just about any other spice or seasoning you can find. Try using it with garlic powder, oregano, black pepper, cinnamon, or even cilantro. All the same benefits remain, although you may want to be careful and ensure that if you fill your container with a spice or herb that expires, it is cleaned periodically.
SPRINKLES
Whether it’s for ice cream, cake, or cupcakes, if you are a frequent baker, it might be helpful to have a dedicated sprinkle container. Storing your sprinkles in a wooden storage container will ensure that the sprinkles stay fresh, and are ready on hand whenever you need. What’s even better, is that you can buy your sprinkles in bulk, and pour them into the container. Saving money, and helping to reduce packaging waste!
CHOCOLATE CHIPS
Another excellent item you can store in your acacia wood storage containers is chocolate chips. This storage container will make sure your chocolate chips are ready to go whenever you need. Helpful while over the griddle making chocolate-chip pancakes, or even when mixing into cookie dough. The swivel top and easy access lid make it much easier to reach your hand, or a measuring cup in and scoop. Be careful though, with such easy access you may find yourself sneaking a few chocolatey snacks throughout the day!
CANDIES
This is where the pace kind of changes, and the versatility of the salt box/storage container really shows. Not only can you fill your container with various kitchen items that will help aid in making your cooking and baking process easier, but you can also store whole objects for their own sake. Keeping some fun sized candy bars, Hershey kisses, Tootsie Rolls, or any of your favorite candies is a great way to keep them fresh, and available for everyone in your house.
OFFICE SUPPLIES
Another way the salt box can be used in a similar vein is by using it on a desk in an office space. Here they can provide easy access to kinds of office supplies that you may need repeatedly to throughout the day. Some of our customers have mentioned using their salt boxes to hold paper clips, thumb tacks, staples, or even rubber bands with great success. You can even leave the lid open and house pencils or pens as well.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to this useful container. Thoughtful design allows for utility without sacrificing beauty. Meaning it can fit anywhere in your kitchen, home, or office without looking out of place. Take the first step towards further organizing your life, and get yourself an acacia wood salt box today!