RSVP International Endurance Salt Server With Spoon 8-oz.

Comment: Like others, I bought this so I could be like Alton Brown, pinching out kosher salt as needed. First, the good. The item seems heavy-duty enough. The glass bowl comes out for easy cleaning and the frame seems solid enough. Now the bad. I expected some kind of vertical piece to the handle so I could hold it like a coffee-cup style. But no. The handle (such as it is) is just a horizontal piece extending an inch or two out from the rim. (I think you're meant to hold the bowl in your hand and let this bit rest your thumb on the top of this bit--not sure.) Definitely not what was expected. Also, the spoon is micro-sized. I mean you could hardly snort drugs off this thing. Totally useless.

Still, I give the item a B-. It's solid and I don't feel like I need to go get a replacement. I just wish I'd known about that handle beforehand. I might have chosen an item with a better one, even if it's called a "cheese server" or what have you.

Comment: I alway's admired Alton Brown's salt container and was happy to discover it online. Nothing fancy here, but a welcome addition to my kitchen. - Randy Bancino, Dallas Texas

Comment: Okay, I'll get it out of the way first: Yes, I am a huge fan of Alton Brown, and that's mostly why I bought this. But still, it's a first rate product for a food lover to have, and it all comes down to access. The primary seasoning for any food is salt, always has been, always will be, and having it so close and easy to access is good for cooking, especially quick methods like stir-frying where seconds count.
It's also airtight, so your salt won't go stale (though you could just give the tiny spoon a miss entirely), and the glass is easy to clean and thick enough that I don't worry about it breaking if I bump it about.
If I had a complaint, it's that this gets dirty very quickly, but then on the other hand, it's stainless, so it cleans up twice as quickly.

Comment: My hubby has wanted one of these since seeing AB use one on every episode! I searched high and low, at every high end kitchen shop, boutique and bargain store. I had no idea where AB got this, and spent 5 long years trying to find one.. then, I ordered something on Amazon, and wallah.. it suggested this salt server.. it is perfect! Solid metal base is sturdy and substantial. The glass bowl is heavy too. The lid is hinged and easy to open with one hand. It also seals nicely on the bowl when closed. Its perfect. We don't use the spoon.

Comment: Elegant as well as practical. What else could you want? The salt server is just as described but even prettier. Makes me feel like a professional chef.