"Sheldon" > wrote in message
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> Andy wrote:
>> Some TV chefs keep small bowls of salt and pepper on the counter to pinch
>> from while sauteeing veggies, etc.
>>
>> Do you use S&P pinch bowls? Do they stay out? Do they have covers?
>
> I use kosher salt, I keep it in a screw-top jar (pint Hellman's mayo
> jar w/plastic lid that I fill from the box) and pour some into my palm
> as needed. I never put my fingers into the jar and I never pour salt
> directly into food (too easy to slip and over salt). Sometimes I pour
> a bit too much into my palm and then I will pinch salt from my palm,
> the rest I toss in the trash,

You what? You mean you don't throw the salt over your shoulder for good
luck!!!
This is just dreadful.

elaine