Earlier this week, Stanley Tucci made pasta for breakfast\u2014and the internet loved it. While Tucci and his baked farfalle don\u2019t necessarily invoke culinary wonder, his pantry is aspirational.<\/p>\n
A combination of resourceful storage hacks, intelligent kitchen equipment, and tasteful design choices (are those granite countertops I see?) make Tucci\u2019s pantry both aesthetically and structurally pleasing. Regardless of how far you can walk into your pantry (impossible for me), these techniques and gear will improve any kitchen situation.<\/p>\n
1. Glass Jars: New and Old<\/h2>\n
On his highest shelf, you\u2019ll notice Tucci has a collection of jars. We love this because transparency always improves storage. When you can see into a storage container, you never need to guess how much of that ingredient remains\u2014just look, and you\u2019ll know. Also, the ingredients themselves are often more visually appealing than whatever packaging they came in. Stanley seemingly keeps tea bags in his jars, but this works just as well for baking staples, spices, and your favorite snacks.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t always have to pay for durable, transparent storage containers. On the shelf to his right, you\u2019ll find an emptied, presumably cleaned, jam jar. Perfect for storing salt or small amounts of dried goods, this is Tucci being smart and<\/em> sustainable.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you swap branded packaging for transparent storage it\u2019s best to label your new clear containers. Tucci does this with a label maker. Many professional cooks do this with masking tape and a sharpie. Both techniques are perfectly effective, so pick whichever you prefer.<\/p>\n Underneath the counter, you\u2019ll find Tucci\u2019s leaning pile of sheet trays. Whether you\u2019re resting meat, toasting bread, or portioning homemade fettuccine, a sheet tray is a convenient landing pad for whatever you\u2019re working on. After all, you can\u2019t organize your food unless you have somewhere to put it.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/images.food52.com\/qrdlfpYXHOFpShH8IcJLF6RR1x4=\/470x470\/3ba0c74e-aadb-4df7-b97a-331e11f9635b--2020-0824_typhoon_kilner-top-jars_family_silo_ty-mecham.jpg\")
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3. All The Sheet Trays<\/h2>\n
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