I started finding it a pain to pull the box of kosher salt out of the cupboard, so I decided to buy this, thanks to seeing Alton Brown use it on "Good Eats". The look of this item works with our kitchen, as we have granite counter tops and stainless steel appliances. The lid has a gasket which keeps moisture out of the vessel itself. The glass bowl sits perfectly in the metal holder, and can be removed for washing.

And excellent buy, for me!

My husband has wanted one of these ever since he saw Alton Brown with one. I finally broke down and bought it for him. I have to admit, I love it. We use sea salt and kosher salt, and the containers they come in make it very hard to get a "pinch" of salt. This server makes getting a pinch or a teaspoon so easy! Plus it looks nice on the table.

My only wish is that it was easier to keep the stainless steel lid clean and free of fingerprints.

Many thanks to Amazon for FINALLY letting me find this salt thingy after many months of looking. Alton Brown uses this on his cooking show (Good Eats) and besides looking online, I also went to several high-end cooking supply stores (like Sur La Table) but with no luck. Then I happen to find it on Amazon of all places; go figure!

I got this from a friend for my b'day.

PROS: I wish the stainless steel was brushed as it gets all the regular kitchen stuff on it. It comes with a spoon but I use my fingers as I was getting way too much salt for what I needed. It is super convenient to have this right next to the stove instead of grabbing the salt from the pantry several times a meal.

CONS: I wish there was two spaces so I could have pepper there too.

I would recommend this product.

So yeah, I basically got this only because AB uses it... From the first time I laid eyes on it on the show I searched far and wide to find it... Going into countless Bed, Bath and Beyonds, Targets, William Sonoma, etc... I ended up getting it from his site, because I figured why not support him in his endeavors (although I'm sure he's doing pretty well...) Finally found it on his site and couldn't be happier!