Containers

I have an affinity for containers.  I have fortunately never had to work retail, but if I were to, I would love to work in an office supply store or a container store.  I recently learned that there was such a store in Phoenix. I did my research online and finally found a solution to my flour situation.

First, let me tell you my flour situation.  I buy it 25lbs at a time.  I do not buy it every week nor even every month.  However 25lbs will last me about 3 months, unless I hit a baking spree.  I found that when I purchased it in 10lb increments, I would find myself short in the middle of a baking project and buying flour about every 3 weeks, and frustrated.  So the situation is storing 25lbs of flour at a time.  I tried a bunch of small containers, but I didn't have enough.  I tried just using it out of the bag.  This was when my real frustrations began. A certain 2 yr old liked to unroll the top, grab a hand full, and throw it between the fridge and the counter or into the oven or just in general around the kitchen in a nice flour dusting.

Made a mess and it was always slippery to walk in the kitchen.

So I bought a container that says it will hold 22lbs of pet food.  My hope is that 25lbs of flour is less bulky but if I have to store a couple of pounds in a smaller container, I can handle that.  Yes, it is found in the pet food section, but it is food grade and the reviews posted had others that used for bulk food.  I washed it out and dog food was never in it.  I didn't stop at one though.  There is something else that I use a lot of.

 Oatmeal!

It looks like I may need to get flour again soon.

These containers are on wheels making it very easy to move when full.  A friend of mine hooked me up with a way to buy steel cut oats in 25lb bulk! I am very grateful for that hook up -Thanks Wendy!  And I would say 22-23 pounds of the 25 pound bag fit in the container. The small amount left over, I have stored and waiting in my pantry to be used!

They do sell a larger 45lb pet food container.  These containers are air tight, no bugs can get in and if I wanted to store it outside, no moisture would creep in either!  So I picked up the larger size as well.  It held the full 45 pounds it said it would!

Currently there is a new issue.  The kids think they are fun to push around.  I am hoping that they loose their "new" appeal to them quickly!  I wish they fit in my pantry, but the wheels make them too tall to fit under the bottom shelf.  Over all, I am very satisfied with my new containers, so much so, I feel like trying a new recipe!