Oil and Vinegar Cruets

Oil and vinegar cruets not only look great, they are practical as well. You could even consider them a good investment for improving your health and quality of life. Having one in your kitchen cupboard, on the kitchen counter, or on the dinner table can help you transition from eating gloppy bottled salad dressings to enjoying the subtlety and healthiness of a simple vinaigrette.

Advantages

Storing your ingredients, in particular oil, in air tight containers like these will increase their shelf life and having them in easy dispensers will make you more likely to grab them when the time comes. Put a cruet of olive oil on the table to replace butter as a bread or vegetable topping and you'll soon find your family reaching for it.

Some of these cruets you can order already containing oil and vinegar, but hopefully you will soon need to replenish them with your favorite vinegar and a quality olive oil. Please also note that not all of these are dishwasher safe.

Simple but Elegant

• Chefs Planet Glass Cruet.
• Break resistant Pyrex glass.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Holds 5 ounces.
• Dripless pouring spout slowly dispenses the oil or vinegar.
• Note that these come singly. You'll need to buy two if you want a set for oil and vinegar.

Simple but Elegant and a Little Bigger

• Chefs Planet Glass Cruet.
• Break resistant Pyrex glass.
• Dishwasher safe.
• Holds 8 ounces.
• Dripless pouring spout slowly dispenses the oil or vinegar.
• Note that these come singly. You'll need to buy two if you want a set for oil and vinegar.

Inexpensive and Classic

• Arcosteel Cruet.
• Three piece set includes two cruets and a metal holder.
• No dishwasher for this one.
• Can't be beat price.

Prepara Oil Mister

• Unlike other oil misters, this one truly works.
• Allows you to infuse the oil with your favorite herbs or seasonings.
• Can be used to finely coat skillets and pans for nearly fat free cooking.
• Works with vinegar as well.
• Attractive style makes it a welcome addition to your kitchen.

The Charm of Provence

• Comes with either a vinegar or an olive oil motif.
• Smooth enamel finish is easy to clean, nonporous and resistant to chipping.
• Contains neither cadmium nor lead.
• Imported from France: Revol La Provence.
• 8.75 ounce and 26.5 ounce sizes.

Now that you have the perfect cruets, be sure to have a look at these vinaigrette recipes and these French salads.

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