Mixing bowls with lids are a staple in every kitchen. These multi-functional kitchen tools are a must-have for any home cook, baker, or even a professional chef. With a lid that seals tightly, these mixing bowls provide an airtight environment for ingredients, making them ideal for mixing, marinating, storing, and transporting food. Whether you're whipping up a cake batter, mixing a salad dressing, or prepping ingredients for mealtime, these bowls offer versatility that makes them a true workhorse in the kitchen. In this blog, we will delve into the many benefits of mixing bowls with lids and why they are a kitchen essential.

There have been plenty of times I was in the middle of using a mixing bowl when I was interrupted and needed to cover the ingredients. Even more often, I've been too tired to grab plastic wrap or bags or storage bowls when it was time, but a simple lid made life easier. Transporting food had always been a pain. Wrapping in plastic or aluminum is so much more difficult than just putting a lid on it.

Some of new lids offer even more functionally. lids are strainers, have cutouts to reduce spillage or have devices that fit into special places in the lids. A popular mixing bowl with lid let's you add different types of cheese graters to the center of the lids that pop out. Keep a look out for these kinds of lids if you value added functionality.

Lids for mixing bowls do come at a price. Literally, lids can add significantly to the price of your mixing bowls. Simple lids can raise the price by about 20% for a mixing bowl. The more specialized lids can double the price of a mixing bowl set.

Mixing bowls with lids are a great addition to any kitchen. The added versatility is more than enough to justify the added cost for most users. We highly recommend always getting lots with your mixing bowls.