(Why I love them and why I hate it when my kids touch them.)
Canisters. A humble fixture of the pantry—or the counter top or baker’s rack, depending on your setup.
I like using them for a few reasons. First of all, they’re more air-tight and easier to track how much is left inside than a folded-over bag. It’s easier to measure flour, with a light hand and without making a mess, from a canister than from a paper sack. I buy dried rice and beans from the bulk section at Sprouts, but I prefer…