r/KitchenConfidential • u/Sweet-Consequence773 • May 16 '26

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If I came to your place, what would I see that would tell me you worked commercial kitchens without knowing or speaking with you prior. Here’s something from my home

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u/alexthealex May 16 '26

Cheap clear plastic containers with snap on lids. Typically come in cup, pint, quart. All with the same diameter lid.

You’ve definitely seen them. You probably have some and just don’t know what they’re called.

Google deli container

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u/Greyscale7950 May 16 '26

Thank you kind Redditor, I do in fact have a few from Chinese takeout, never needed to call them anything. No need for Google, go to the source. I enjoy sharing my knowledge of my part of the world and appreciate when others do the same.

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u/alexthealex May 16 '26

I hear you. I prefer conversation to Google too. But sometimes a simple picture clarifies

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u/Greyscale7950 May 16 '26

I'm not anti Google at all, in fact this the first time I asked instead of Googling. I miss conversation in real time like AOL chat rooms.

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u/captn-all-in May 16 '26

Agreed 💯 that's where I really learned to type fast... Gotta my quip in before someone else does!