[Electronics-Talk] not necessarily electronic, but...

[Beverly Crook]

Hi,
  Just have to say that I Love my Lock-n-lock containers,. I have used them 
for years and my adult children use them too. They do not stain and they do 
not hold orders and they keep food very fresh.

        Bevie

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From: Shannon Cook via Electronics-Talk
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 5:36 AM
To: Discussion of accessible home electronics and appliances
Cc: Shannon Cook
Subject: Re: [Electronics-Talk] not necessarily electronic, but...

Hi,

I have two good suggestions for you.  One is the Lock 'N Lock pantry set 
available on QVC.  It has 6 containers, all square in footprint shape.  The 
two largest can accommodate a 5 pound bag of flour, sugar, etc.  They are 
airtight, watertight, etc.  I've had mine for years, and never had an issue 
with a plastic smell.  They are also BPA free and very affordable.  The 
medium size containers are great for rice, tea bags, and lots of stuff that 
you'd want to keep in the pantry, hence the name.

The other is a 7-piece ceramic canister set from Bed, Bath, & Beyond.  Now, 
I will say that the smaller pieces are very small, good for spices.  The 
largest one I don't think will hold a 5 pound bag, but they are quite 
attractive to sit out on the counter.  We use ours for our coffee corner. So 
coffee, Splenda, etc.   is right there when we need it.  These too are 
airtight.  The ones we have are black.  I don't know if they have other 
colors.  The set costs about $20 or so, and so does the Lock 'N Lock set, or 
they did when we got them.

Hope this helps.

Shannon Cook, MSW


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Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2016 12:59 AM
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Subject: [Electronics-Talk] not necessarily electronic, but...

Hello,

Since NFB doesn’t yet have a low-tech products listserv, thought I’d start 
here. First, does anyone still make a Sharp talking calculator—I loved the 
male voice, and it was really a quality piece of equipment; or, might it be 
available gently-used?

Now for the extremely-low-tech question: After having my inexpensive plastic 
set of canisters for 20 years, and finding that it leaves a bit of an 
off-smell to flour, I’ve decided it’s time to part with what I have, perhaps 
in favor of some kind of airtight metal canister set. My prerequisites: the 
biggest should comfortably hold a 5-pound bag of flour; the middle-sized, a 
5-pound bag of sugar; and the next, a 100-count box of tea. I’d prefer 
airtight, and not cheap-quality, something I can either hide in the cupboard 
or stack on the kitchen counter. Wish I’d thought to ask about the metal 
canisters and taken down some info when I saw them at a rehab center. Any 
suggestions about these two items, greatly appreciated, since I literally 
spent 2 hour plus on Amazon without success. Thanks!



Sandra
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is 
invisible to the eye." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery The Little Prince


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