Abstract: A container for storing items, such as foodstuffs. The container includes a sidewall which includes a monolithic window portion having greater transparency than the remainder of the sidewall. This is achieved by forming the container of a clear, tinted material, and forming the window portion with a reduced thickness, and/or forming the window portion with a smooth surface and forming the remainder of the sidewall with an obscuring texture. A cover may be used to close the container, and may form a seal with the container. The cover may include pivot pins to permit the cover to be pivoted to a position breaking the seal, thus permitting easier removal of the cover. A pouring insert may also be used with the container. The pouring insert is mounted to the mouth of the container, and includes a main pour spout and a secondary pour spout. Both pour spouts include pour guides to direct spilled contents back into the container.