Method and apparatus for storage and usage device

A storage apparatus for handling a variety of different cooking devices comprising:

• an outer container;
• a cover that fits over the outer container;
• and
• a plurality of spice storage containers that are positioned within the outer container whereby each spice container has a top opening, at least one of the spice storage containers having a means for covering a portion of the top opening of the spice container.

A method of storing and accessing cooking ingredients comprising:

• providing an outer container;
• introducing a cover that fits over the outer container;
• inserting a plurality of ingredient containers positioned within the outer container whereby each ingredient storage container has a top opening;
• providing at least one of the ingredient storage containers with a cover that extends across and covers only part of the top opening of the ingredient container and defines an edge that extends across the ingredient container opening;
• removing the cover of the outer container;
• inserting a means for measuring spices into one of the ingredient storage containers;
• and
• removing the means for measuring and leveling the amount of ingredient by sliding the means for measuring along the defined edge.