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Food-packaging technology is part of what ensures the food we buy stays intact during the shipping, shelving, and shopping that needs to happen before we bring it home from the store. For the most part, packaging is fairly effective — even ingenious. However, there are some foods that are packaged in ways that make me shake my fist in frustration: “Why, oh why, do they make it so hard?”

Come on, I know you feel me here. Here are the 10 food-packaging quirks that drive us up the wall and make us ask, “Isn’t there a better way to design this?”

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It takes a combination of experience, skill, and patience when smoking meats to juicy perfection, and it used to be that there was only a small window of time to serve the meat when it’s at its best.

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Along with milk and eggs, cherry tomatoes have a permanent spot in my fridge. For one, my kid eats them by the fistful. For two, I snack on them constantly while I cook. And for three, they act as a secret weapon when a dish needs a little extra color or flavor boost — because, in case you didn’t know, tomatoes are bursting with natural umami.

But as these juicy globes (as well as summertime gatherings) come into peak season, cherry tomatoes have also become my go-to for last-minute parties and appetizers. And hopefully, after you try these non-crudité treats, you’ll start saving refrigerator space for cherry tomatoes, too.

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Polished Brass Plant Mister from Schoolhouse Electric

• $30

• Schoolhouse Electric

If you live in an apartment but you are looking longingly at your neighbors’ gardens, then a few indoor plants are the answer. Succulents and little pots of herbs like chives are the answer to green thumb jealousy, and this little mister is a pretty way to keep those plants in shape.

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Here are some smart ideas for adding a little “sunshine” to a windowless room.

From Apartment Therapy → Let There Be Light!: Tricks to Add Sunshine to a Windowless Room

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