Innovative Ways to Use Cruets for Serving and Decor

Here are some tips to help you choose the right size Cruet for your home.

Choose a little cruet (1 to 6 ounces) if you:

• Live alone or have a small household.
• For rare use.
• Have a tiny kitchen / dining area.
• Do you have young children – less to clean up when there is an accident.
• Do you love a lot of different flavored oils?  Opt for several small cruises.

Choose a medium-sized (7 to 15 ounces) if you:

• Use your Cruet regularly for drizzling oils and dressing.
• Want a stylish cruet that has good capacity but isn’t too big to be easily stowed away.
• Like to stick to the same oil and not want to change the oil often.

Choose a great cruet (16 – 30oz) if you:

• Use your skillet for cooking.
• Do you have a large family or do you have many guests to eat?
• Use oils frequently.

Here’s how to choose the best Cruet material for your needs and style.

Earthenware

• Easy to clean.

• Stoneware is easy to hold even without handles and, unlike glass and steel models, is not slippery.

• Opaque – protects your oil from light and heat, which can cause oxidation and change the taste.  However, you cannot see when you are running low.

• Adapt to different living styles.  From a reduced natural look with a steel spout, ideal for minimalist looks.  There are also glazed and painted Mediterranean styles that are ideal for adding a touch of summer to your table.  Also popular for a traditional, rustic look.

Glass

• Glass is a popular choice and looks great.  It goes well with modern, contemporary and minimalist decors.

• You can see when you are running low.

• An excellent choice for flavored oils that allow you to see the ingredients without having to label them.

• Glass can be slippery.  Therefore, look for an ergonomically shaped model or a version with a ribbed section.

• Oil can oxidize in a transparent bowl.  If you plan on not showing yours instead of keeping them, look for a version with a slight shade to prevent oxidation from occurring.

• Check that your glass bowl is dishwasher safe.

metal

• Metal crosses look great with a modern place setting.
• Easy to clean but prone to visible fingerprints.
• Blocks light to prevent oxidation.  However, you cannot see when you are running low.
• Look for ergonomically shaped models or models with handles for a better grip.
• Easy to clean – look for dishwasher safe models.