(Part 2) Best food storage & organization sets according to redditors
We found 2,516 Reddit comments discussing the best food storage & organization sets. We ranked the 832 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
damn, 20 bucks on amazon. maybe I need a costco membership.
https://www.amazon.com/StoreMaxx-279-Rectangular-Storage-Containers/dp/B00RN4Y5IY/
The things I use the most are this pyrex set and 5 sets of apilco dinnerware. We also got flatware sets from Fortessa that I love but they are not dishwasher safe. I wish I had paid more attention to that detail when I put it on our list.
I suggest getting good knives as well. Not a set - here's a good write up about why a knife block set isn't a great idea. All you need to start with is an 8-inch chef's knife, serrated knife and paring knife. Victorinox is a good brand. Then as you cook more together you can figure out if you need things like a boning/fish knife or kitchen shears, etc.
Congratulations!
They did, but they're hard to find for a reasonable price now. They also only had two equally sized compartments:
https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Storage-Deluxe-Divided-Vented/dp/B00XWPNAHU
Edit: not Pyrex, but here's another one that could work:
Edit 2: deleted second link because it lead to the wrong one:
https://www.amazon.com/2-Compartment-Container-Leakproof-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B01L9Z57L6
These are what I use. Good size, sturdy, and much less expensive. They kinda make it look like you hoard Chinese takeout containers, but oh well
Put your controllers in one of these babies:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N04UT24/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1523977532&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=timed+lock+box&psc=1
I want to be able to smoke but I have to buy by the ounce. Its the only way my connect sells. By the ounce. With my work schedule, I'm done work and home by 1:05pm. The weed sitting in the jar is like the equivalent of "money burning a hole in my pocket" and since I have it, I smoke it. I bought this time lock container and it's absolutely given me control (or taken it away, I guess) over weed. If I know I can't smoke it, I don't crave it. If I know I have if, I won't buy it. I now only smoke Fridays and Saturdays and it's locked the rest of the week. I've lost almost 10 pounds since buying it. I highly suggest it.
I wrote this up earlier today for someone who wanted to start getting prepped on ~$75/Month but also wanted to not have to cook the foods. I did include some long term storage as the first step anyway because it's so cheap and easy, but so far as consumables go, this is a good start for you.
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A lot of this is a shelf life and storage space issue. If you have plenty of room for storage, I'd start like this:
Buy two 50lb bags of white rice from a place like Costco or Sam's Club. Find 3 food safe 5 gallon buckets with lids. Get Mylar Bags and O2 Absorbers. Then hit Youtube for instructions on what to do with them. If the Mylar bags bit will hold you back from doing this, then skip them and just clean the buckets then dump rice in them straight. Seal, date, set aside. That's 160,000 calories in month 1. Given normal pantry supplies that stretches things out quite a ways. Plan on rotating out at 7ish years if put straight into the bucket and 20 years if you use the Mylar. Realistically, with Mylar, white rice may be good for much longer than 20 years (most people say 30, but for the minimal investment I'd rotate earlier to be safe).
Grab a Water Bob (not right now though, hurricane season has prices high and stocks low for them). Also, a Sawyer Water Filter or two. That gives you an opportunity to grab an extra hundred gallons of water in your bathtub initially given enough warning, and some water purification options later on.
Assuming you have storage capacity, start looking at #10 cans of food. Those are the cans that are around a foot tall and very wide. Look for things that you would eat and would be usuable in your daily lives, but also ones that would be calorie dense. For example, refried beans, nacho cheese, baked beans, white potatoes, chick peas, chili with beans, etc. Those are things you can use in recipes at home, but can pick them up and store them for a couple of years first. Getting them in the larger can is a better return on investment/dollar than buying smaller ones.
If your pantry isn't topped up with the things your family normally eats, drop that money to get a little deeper on those things. Velveeta cheese, crackers, cans of soup, noodles, peanut butter/jelly, canned vegetables/fruit, pasta/sauce, salsa, dried/canned beans, seasonings, canned meat, canned chili, etc. Date them and make sure to work through the oldest first. Having the normal foods you eat in bulk will likely end up being what gets you through most things (like the current hurricane season, job loss, winter blizzard, etc). Spending on these things can be used to fill out whatever is left of your budget when it gets partially used up on other things. I'd also maybe consider having some flats of bottled water at home as well. I usually keep 4-7 Costco sized ones on hand for my SO and I.
Start looking at longer term bulk water storage. I like 5 gallon stackable water cubes as they're easier to move and use and you buy them as you have a little extra cash here and there, but if you want to bump the budget up a bit for a month and your wife won't look at you like you're crazy, a 55 gallon barrel is a better price per gallon than the individual cubes. Sometimes there's just no replacing having your own clean water source ready to go. Barring all of that, if your family will use them just grab a bunch of flats of bottled water and rotate them. Stacked high they don't take up a ton of floor space.
At this point you're pretty well set initially for both water and food. Keep the pantry stocked and rotating. Add on for long term stored water as you see fit and maybe invest in something like a Big Berkey if you really want to drop some money into it. At that point I'd probably begin considering longer term food storage. More rice, add in some dry beans (roughly 5 year shelf life in Mylar/Buckets), and if you're feeling really into it you can get unground wheat and that will last 30 years or better in Mylar/Buckets. You'll just need to have a hand crank grinder or two to use it.
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I get wanting ready to eat foods, and that's pretty easy to do and a great place to start, but as one last recommendation... grab yourself a Propane Burner and a high pressure hose for it so that you can use regular propane tanks. You may be able to eat cold soup out of the can, but it's a lot more comforting when it's warm, and you can pretty easily have the ability to add more of your foods into your diet (like spaghetti or mac and cheese) when you can still have a burner to work with.
Yes, I got them off Amazon, as well!
[5-Packs,36 Oz]Glass Meal Prep... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMRFZ9S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
I use Pyrex glass containers like so: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJILWQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HMDzzbQMB8TAQ
I got these on sale for $4-6 each from a superstore here. Yes, they're more expensive than plastic, but I built up the collection over time. I can reheat and eat in them, they are easier to clean and I don't worry about plastic juice leeching into my food.
Wrap it in paper towel and then put it in a bag. I use Debbie Meyer GreenBags for all my refrigerated produce.
Edit: Also, don’t wash it before storing, only just before using. And I’ve found that lettuces sold in clamshell boxes (e.g. mesclun mixes) never last so I don’t bother with those.
For anyone curious, here is the Amazon link
Here is a similar, cheaper option
Glass!
Glass Meal Prep Containers 3... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JKXQFXG?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
We use all of our 5 gal mylar with bucket/gamma seal. Simply because they stack and give the bag and contents structure. Also an often overlooked function that should be considered is when the contents of the mylar is gone, remove mylar bag and you have a nearly air tight container for other food you harvest or forage as well as storage for water.
These are the ones we use and the link to where we got them. Good heavy mylar bags and absorbers.
These are awesome for salads: https://smile.amazon.com/Sistema-Collection-Salad-Storage-Container/dp/B004R97IJ6/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479840003&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=martha+stewart+salad+to+go+container
They could be considered a tad on the small side for someone who eats a lot of calories, but for me I always feel plenty satisfied from the amount of salad it holds. I fill the main container with lettuce, cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, and then fill the top two compartments with cubed grilled chicken. And the convenience of built-in silverware and dressing container is too good to pass up. You'd think the dressing cup would be too small, I think it's only 2 TBSP, but I use homemade italian dressing and it's plenty.
Deli containers. Cheaper than dirt, but really sturdy. About 50 cents each here:
http://www.amazon.com/Reditainer-Storage-Containers-16-Ounce-36-Pack/dp/B00M9Z4SXY/
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We have some of the pyrex glass. I love them, but the rubber lids crack after a year or two, and are annoying to replace. I also feel uncomfortable with the idea of bringing them places and forgetting them/dropping them and breaking them, given their cost.
We've also tried the various "reusable disposable" types from the grocery, and they hate freezing and are nowhere close to as sturdy as these.
If I sound like a salesman, it's because I've been so damn happy when I found these things and managed to replace all of the mismatched reused yogurt and butter containers cluttering our cupboards.
Here you go
StoreMaxx Snap Pak # 279 50 Piece Rectangular Food Storage Containers, 38 oz, Black/Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RN4Y5IY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_UWdAzbPCE0CV5
For freezing leftovers, I use Pryex bowls with plastic lids. I have had the same set for over 10 years. My mother uses her Tupperware that is 40+ years old. It is only waste when you throw it away.
I like pyrex ones. They're pricey but they will last forever. I've had mine at least 5 years. You can find them in round shapes or rectangular shapes. They also come in sets.
Example: Pyrex 18 Piece Simply Store Food Storage Set, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0157G34AY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_2yCAyb7D1HV01
These were definitely pricey—quite a splurge—but loving that I get both glass and divided spaces!
2-Compartment Glass Meal Prep Container Set with Snap Locking Lid, BPA-Free, Airtight, Leakproof, Microwave, Oven, Freezer, Dishwasher Safe (40 Oz, Rectangle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9Z57L6
As long as you use mylar bags, you could store your food in a pile of manure, and it would be fine. The container is to keep the bag from getting punctured.
Personally I use non-food grade buckets from lowes / menards / home depot, depending upon what color i want, and 5 gallon sealed mylar bags.
I do have a few food grade buckets and gamma lids for easy storage after opening said bags though.
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It's really cool that your gf wants to start meal prepping, she definitely should give it a try! :)
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Bear with me in case this turns into a 'novel'...
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The first and maybe best piece of advice I can give is to take the whole mystique out of it. Meal prepping really is not some mysterious, ritualized, uncharted intimidating endeavor that you need to meticulously set up for. There's honestly not much more to it than cooking foods that you (1)enjoy and (2)will keep well for a few days in the fridge and/or freezer. As much as people hate to hear it, and there honestly is a debate over this, meal prepping can really be thought of as glorified leftovers. You cook a meal and eat it later on. To some people that qualifies as leftovers. To others, you might as well have cursed their sweet granny to burning hell for even daring to say that. Semantics.
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You'll want to first decide your purpose for meal prepping.
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Get an idea of the purpose of your meal prepping. Then you'll get into equipment.
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Yummy, now the food part:
As far as meal prep recipes, your limit is Google. Literally Google and Pinterest and anywhere else you can find a recipe, so basically the sky is the limit. Many dishes can be made into a meal prep - the recipe does not have to be "meal prep specific". Spaghetti and meat sauce can be a meal prep (my husband had that last week). Casseroles, meat dishes, slow cooker meals like stroganoff or pot roast, pasta dishes, Asian food dishes, fish...too many to name, as long as it will keep well for a few days and reheat well. Again, your purpose for meal prepping comes into play big time here:
I've been really happy with this brand, these are the ones I got, https://www.amazon.com/Compartment-Containers-Lifetime-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B0768T7CWC
If you want to avoid plastic, Pyrex makes a nice storage set and you don't have to worry about using the plastic deteriorating. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00005B8K5/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
I don't agree with her but I admire your willingness to adapt.
Try these, they're silicone:
Lekue 1-Liter Fresh Bag, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0049EU670/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lA3qybQ31BJWB
https://smile.amazon.com/Pyrex-Rectangular-Container-18-Piece-BPA-free/dp/B0157G34AY
I recommend the rubbermaid brilliance 9.6 cup container. Very solid construction.
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Brilliance-Storage-Container-1991156/dp/B01JCNEJVQ/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=leak%2Bproof&qid=1562795703&s=kitchen&sr=1-4&th=1
My only access to opis is a friend's script once a month that I am able to buy 30 of (10mg norco), and I am so careful with them after meeting up lol. I put them all in this thing - partly for safe keeping, and partly because they'll be gone within a week if left to my own device...so after many attempts without, now I lock half of them up (until 10 days later) so I can make them last a bit longer until the next refill. At least I can't lose them!
It's more expensive and heavier, but I LOVE my pyrex storage containers.
If you never give in to the desire to microwave your food directly in the container, it's not that big a deal, but if you do? Pyrex (or other glass storage containers) for the win! I've had them for years and don't have to deal with that stained, rough, burn-in that you get from microwaving plastic ones (microwave safe my ass)
Why not just buy one pyrex set when it goes on sale? Target & Walmart usually have the set linked on sale.
I use pyrex for leftover storage, baking, reheating, and lunch packing. They are very durable and the lids are top and bottom dishwasher safe.
http://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6022369-Storage-14-Piece-Round/dp/B0000CFTB0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409619654&sr=8-1&keywords=pyrex+glass+storage+containers+with+lids
1-2 weeks seems really, really fast for rancidity. I've never messed with dehydrated ground beef or anything, but most meats I've used (tuna, shrimp, chicken) last quite a bit longer.
Rancidity is the interaction between fat and oxygen, so ways to preserve meats from going rancid are 1) low fat and 2) low oxygen. Using only lean meat and trying to reduce excess grease is step 1. After that, yes, a vacuum sealer will help. These might also be worth it if you're really worried.
I’m American, but I love weighing ingredients. I have an Oxo brand digital scale and I also keep my flour and sugar in large Oxo containers.
I’m terrible with math, so I use the zero function on the scale before adding each ingredient. Easy!
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Stainless-Pull-Out-Display-11-Pound/dp/B000WJMTNA/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=oxo+food+scale&qid=1571705231&sprefix=oxo+food&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-10-Piece-Airtight-Storage-Container/dp/B0029096ZO/ref=sxin_2_osp60-cef0d719_cov?ascsubtag=cef0d719-1890-4ade-be64-00252940cb2a&creativeASIN=B0029096ZO&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.cef0d719-1890-4ade-be64-00252940cb2a&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=oxo+food+storage+containers+with+lids&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B0029096ZO&pd_rd_r=8608dbe4-a76a-4384-804b-81ebfd1c6cdb&pd_rd_w=b2W2l&pd_rd_wg=g1wdY&pf_rd_p=33b90d57-4392-4d9b-9557-da4c9de25645&pf_rd_r=34HKW47DKJRSD3YS6J8R&qid=1571705273&sprefix=oxo+food+s&tag=mlbonsitepub-20
You can get reusable silicone pouches. That's what I'd go with.
Step 1 - Donate all Tupperware, Gladware and other assorted containers and misc. mismatched lids.
Step 2 - Buy 3 sets of these: https://www.amazon.com/Reditainer-Storage-Containers-16-Ounce-36-Pack/dp/B00M9Z4SXY/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=reditainer&qid=1572559454&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&sprefix=redditta&sr=8-3
1 set of 8 oz, 1 set of 16 oz, and one set of 32 oz.
They all use identical lids - never worry about not finding the right lid again.
There's a few things that I consider when I'm meal prepping or storing left overs...
Will this be an item I'm going to want to reheat in this container? If that's the case, then glass is the best option. It's generally not lightweight. But for going to work it prevents me having to put it on a paper plate at work to reheat it. I have a set similar to this.
If it's not going to be reheated in the same place, I go for something more lightweight like these.
Also I have continued using any plastic tupperware in my house for things I won't be reheating.
Found something similar on amazon;
2-Compartment Glass Meal Prep Container Set with Snap-Locking Lids, BPA-Free, Airtight, Leakproof, Microwave, Oven, Freezer, Dishwasher Safe (5 Cups, 40 Oz, Rectangle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9Z57L6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_kCYyzbSH5WD6B
I got them for Christmas but I think they’re these https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Meal-Prep-Containers-Compartment/dp/B07JKXQFXG/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?keywords=glass+containers+compartment&qid=1569845141&sr=8-9
There are a ton of similar ones on there too! & thank you :)
http://www.amazon.com/Oxy-Sorb-Oxygen-Absorbers-Food-Storage/dp/B0028AG8RO
They have silicon bags now that are safe to cook with.
http://www.amazon.com/Lekue-1-Liter-Fresh-Bag-Clear/dp/B0049EU670/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1457736820&sr=8-1&keywords=silicon+sous+vide+bag
This Tupperware! I loved it so much I bought 5! I’ve seen them everywhere from target, Tj Maxx, to even my local grocery store!
Sistema To Go Collection Salad Compact Food Storage Container, 4.6 Cup, Blue | Great for Meal Prep | BPA Free, Reusable https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R97IJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RWhyDbZVDQWQP
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007SNEDAU/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_201_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=41FPUY2fOpL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C74_&psc=1&refRID=9VXSY7CPGQNVB9Z9XV62
This is the one I use and it has never leaked on me. It comes with a brick that you fill with water to make into an ice pack, clip on knife and fork, and dressing container. They sell one without the ice brick that is smaller capacity as well if that's more your style:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004R97IJ6/ref=pd_aw_sim_79_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=41aTuhVoK9L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL100_SR100%2C72_&psc=1&refRID=4ZGF811BGPKQ2N0YTZZX
I've been using these:
https://www.amazon.com/StoreMaxx-279-Rectangular-Storage-Containers/dp/B00RN4Y5IY.
They're microwave and dishwasher safe. If you have a Costco membership, you can get them for $8!
Another +1 for the kitchen safe. $59 for the mini on Amazon. You can take the batteries out after you set it. It stores the time indefinitely. So, if you wanted 60 days, you’d set it for 10, take the batteries out, and then put them back in on the 50th day. Zero ways to hack it, unless you break the safe. Been huge for me as a self locker.
Kitchen Safe Mini: Time Locking Container (White Lid + Clear Base) - 2.0" Height https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N04UT24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uJJoDb3ZBXY4R
I got mine on Amazon more than a year ago. It looks like they're not selling the exact same model anymore, but these look pretty damn close!
My mom has these pyrex dishes and I am super jealous every time I go over there.
She's got a variety of sizes, but the round ones work great for lunch-sized portions of stuff and the square ones are excellent for making leftovers fit in the fridge easiy.
Mom's had hers for at least five years (and possibly more). The lids are still intact, fit well and aren't warped or discolored and the glass is just like most pyrex glass - still pretty much pristine.
I recommend these buckets. These lidsand these Mylar bags.
I made the switch over to clear containers after dealing with pantry moths. Got a bunch of these and I couldn't be happier with them. They keep things from going stale (great for my household, where we usually ended up tossing 75% of each box of cereal because we just don't eat it that often), my pantry looks neat, and I can see at a glance what I do and don't have. They aren't cheap, but if they fall within your budget, I'd definitely recommend them.
Incorrect. It is to allow AMAZON to make money off those items. Look at all the brands that are gated. Amazon is on almost all of the listings. It is a fucked system that leaves the consumers paying more. Look at OXO here for example. They sell direct to Amazon. Their MAP is 99.95. If you undercut that price, Amazon will go to OXO and then block you. You can sell on that listing all day at 99.95 without issue because that takes pretty much no sales from Amazon. I used to sell this item and could offer it at 79.99 and make money. To take this listing a step further, Amazon makes it a variation with "frustration free" packaging which is just a BS way for them to take even more sales. Look at Dewalt, Makita, Bosch, Victorinox. It is all about Amazon making the money.
I have been on both ends of gating and it pisses me off. Oh, a Dewalt drill selling at a good price? This must be fake. lol. On the other hand I have a listing with 90 counterfeit sellers in the last 4 months and I have to do a test buy, open an A to Z claim, take pictures of everything because they won't gate me. Their system is for Amazon, not the brand or the seller.
I hear ya, it is definitely easy to use a lot of them. I will say, we do actually wash and reuse the freezer bags. They are fairly tough, so they can be used a few times before they are done. Although, a quick Google search also suggests that the silicone ones are in fact, a thing. I may have to get some!
I have these: https://www.amazon.com/Sistema-Collection-Salad-Storage-Container/dp/B004R97IJ6
They are wonderful! They hold the perfect amount for my lunch-time salads and keep everything fresh.
If you want to keep your produce fresh longer, buy some green bags. They are reusable, washable and they really work. They cost about $10, but they more than pay for themself. I've kept organic peaches fresh for 2 weeks. You use one for vegetables and one for your fruit. They work inside and outside of the fridge.
I can't believe nobody has brought this up yet. Produce bags: https://www.amazon.com/Debbie-Meyer-GreenBags-Freshness-Preserving-Storage/dp/B00I4V1U06
They allow certain gasses to vent, keeping the veggies inside fresher. My parents love them
Pyrex 3-Cup Rectangle Food Storage (Pack of 4 Containers) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJILWQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ae4jDbN3T7ZZ3
I have been using the 3 cup rectangular Pyrex containers and really prefer them over the circular ones just because they stack so much more nicely when not in use. I can generally stack 4 in the height of my drawer compared to 2 of the round ones.
Definitely check out Pyrex
Here's a set of 4 that are tall but idk how big 6 cups is really
https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-3-Cup-Rectangle-Storage-Containers/dp/B00JJILWQ0
This is what my mom uses to make her lasagne in
https://www.target.com/p/pyrex-15-x-10-rectangular-bakeware/-/A-16654609?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&CPNG=PLA_Kitchen_Priority%2BShopping&adgroup=Kitchen_Priority+TCINs&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9018109&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1247068&ds_rl=1246978&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Kitchen_Priority+Shopping&adgroup=Kitchen_Priority+TCINs&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=m&location=9018109&gclid=Cj0KCQiA597fBRCzARIsAHWby0FAqH9PuFywRKXucw7hf3ueehhGvFF2kv1f_G2-9c1NWyGGtWsMNNsaAuxHEALw_wcB
Sorry for the ugly links! I got both these from search term "rectangular Pyrex".
Good luck!
Not OP - but I think they are these (i use them and love them)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JJILWQ0/ref=psdcmw_13880481_t1_B0000CFTP7
These bad boys:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JJILWQ0
They haven't leaked at all so far, but I carry them to work in a ziplock gallon back just in case.
PSA: Deli containers are an amazing way to organize your pantry and fridge
These dudes: 8 ounce 16 ounce and 32 ounce.
I saw that this is what's done in professional kitchens so i tried it out myself and oh my god, it's changed my life. I cook a wide variety of ethnic foods and have lots of dried chilis/whole spices/dried mushrooms etc. I also have a lot of dried beans and grains and specialty flours. Instead of having all this stuff in haphazard bags, now they're all stacked neatly and easily accessible, with clear labels (I used masking tape with permanent market to make labels).
Plus, it makes it easy to save extra tomato paste/buttermilk/pasta sauce/pesto/wine/stock to put in the freezer to take out when I need it. My freezer has never been so organized.
I have those/very similar. I think OP used [the same](Pyrex 18 Piece Simply Store Food Storage Set, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0157G34AY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_BbSSAbWXQM15X ). Probably the rectangular ones with the cyan lids. This set was on sale black friday and we picked up two.
If she is working and doing well and she is doing better than she was when she was on oxycontin, in my opinion, that is a very good thing. I am a recovering opiate addict with over 2.5 years clean. I have been on suboxone for over 4 years (had a couple relapses at first, until I got my dose properly adjusted.) What I always tell people is I don't mind being dependent on a drug if I am doing well in all other areas of my life and if I am not doing any of the negative behaviors that I was doing before (stealing, lying, driving while impaired, etc.)
That being said, I know that some addicts can feel a compulsion to take more suboxone than they are prescribed. It is very odd because taking more suboxone does not make you feel high or anything like that. Once you are on a stable dose, it feels like taking any other medication every day. But I think our addiction leaves us with some habits that don't always make sense. I have known people that would inject water into their veins, just because they needed to inject something. This might be happening with your family member. I would say that if she isn't taking more than she is prescribed, don't worry too much about it. This stuff all gets easier with time and distance from active addiction. However, if she is taking more than she is prescribed that is a problem, mainly because she is going to run out early and that will really increase her chance for relapse. If she goes to the street to buy more, it can be very triggering and possibly cause her to buy something stronger. I would maybe talk to her about your concerns but make sure to come from a place of love and support. It would probably be very helpful if you acknowledged all the progress she has made and how well she is doing currently. Do not make any accusations as that will make her defensive and less likely to want to engage in conversation with you.
If she agrees with you and is worried about taking more than prescribed, maybe an arrangement can be made. When I first got on suboxone, I had a family member hold on to it for me and they would dispense it every day to me for the first month or 2. As I got more stable and strong in my recovery, I took control of my own medicine and have not had any issues with taking more than I was supposed to. I have a friend who recently got clean who uses this kitchen lock box. It has a timer and you can set it for any amount of time in the future, up to 7 or 10 days, I think. What my friend does is she takes her AM dose in the morning, puts the medicine back in the box and then sets the lock for 8 or 10 hours or whatever amount of time until her PM dose. The safe opens up when it is time to take her next dose and then she puts her medicine back in and sets the timer for the next morning for her AM dose again. She told me this really helps her because if she knows it isn't really an option, she doesn't think about it. Keep in mind, this would take some element of will power since all it would take is something like a hammer to get into the box prematurely but with the price at $70 to replace, there is a deterrence factor there. The person using it also needs to be able to not just take more out when the box is opened for their dose. I don't think this safe/box would work for most addicts if something like heroin was in the box (they would smash it for sure.) But like I said, suboxone doesn't get you high and so I think this would work for a lot of addicts who are having minor cravings to take some extra suboxone throughout the day. My friend has been doing this for 2 or 3 months and hasn't had any issues. She said it has been a relief that she doesn't have to think about maybe taking some extra suboxone every day.
I do want to note that as far as I know, not all addicts have cravings for suboxone while they are taking suboxone. And from what I've seen, the ones who do generally get better with time and distance from their addiction. In my opinion, suboxone is a wonderful treatment for opiate addiction and I don't want anyone to think that it shouldn't be used because some addicts get cravings for it. I think that is just old habits from their addiction and there are definitely ways to "treat" or manage those habits. Therapy is another thing that should be looked into as it really increases an addicts chances of recovery, especially when used in conjunction with suboxone/MAT. I hope this comment was helpful and please let me know if you have any more questions. I am not an expert like the OP is but I do have a lot of experience with addiction and treatment so I think/hope that my opinions and advice can be useful to other people.
I use this.
A little pricey but it's solid and sturdy.
And it easily saved me the price of it in just a week where I'm not buying booze, going to a bar, ordering crap food, etc.
[LARGER PREMIUM 5 SET] 2 Compartment Glass Meal Prep Containers with Lifetime Lasting Snap Locking Lids Glass Food Containers BPA-Free, Microwave, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe (4.5 Cups, 36 Oz.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768T7CWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cq80AbS9CFZRD
Looks like the same set I have:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0768T7CWC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The lids have silicon rubber gaskets, which are very easy to remove and put back in place. There's a bunch of different "brands" selling the same product. Here's another:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMRFZ9S/ref=dp_cerb_3
Yep! They are awesome, just picked them up off Amazon. Link
I luv these glass containers
Also these rubbermaid ones are good for snack prep
Search for “bento box” on amazon. These are Japanese style lunch boxes with dividers. There are some great glass ones (I do not heat food in plastic). These look really nice: Prep Naturals Glass Meal Prep Containers 3 Compartment - Bento Box Containers Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids - Food Containers Food Prep Containers Glass Storage Containers with Lids 3 Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JKXQFXG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Na4jDbBKP63DV
Glass Meal Prep Containers 3 Compartment - Bento Box Containers Glass Food Storage Containers with Lids - Food Containers Food Prep Containers Glass Storage Containers with lids Lunch Containers 3pk https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07JKXQFXG/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_ov6DCbD614J1M
Have been using these for 6 months now and have had no issues. Living a better life through healthy lunches.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07JKXQFXG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
These are my favorite but they don't nest at all so storage can be a challenge if you have several
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005B8K5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I will tell you that this book called Why We Get Fat and What to do about it is the best thing that I have ever read about nutrition and weight loss. It's not a "diet" book or even a science book...it's just the story of how all this works in your body and the history behind where we are today.
Once you know, then start simply by phasing out the stuff you shouldn't eat. Change your shopping trips to only fresh foods with a few condiments and other staples. Learn to read labels and consider food value along with the price. This is where you have to start figuring out the way to cook this food that works for you. Cookbooks help, but I really think google is the way to go here. You want simplicity so that a complex recipe is not standing between you and your dinner - or the "skip all that work and get junk!" voice starts calling. This step takes from 1-6 months to really get down solidly.
Once you know what you like and how you prepare it, then you can start getting the kitchen tools that are key to your eating. Our items that I cannot live without are a juicer, Vitamix and a grill/smoker. Also, glass portion containers (these) so I can cook in bulk one day a week and portion for the rest of the week.
Good luck on your weight loss!
Invest in some glass Tupperware. It's not even more expensive. I'm too grown to have this shit in my house. Damn. https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6022369-Storage-14-Piece-Round/dp/B0000CFTB0
Ammo can but seal the stuff on the inside in a mylar bag with oxygen absorbers (you can also use the blue at litter its the same thing in them as other dissicants). You can find various sizes relatively inexpensively on Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/10-OxyFree-Absorbers-Freshness-Dehydrated/dp/B001Y0Y8C6
https://www.amazon.com/Oxy-Sorb-Oxygen-Absorbers-Storage-100-Pack/dp/B0028AG8RO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1491453689&sr=8-3&keywords=oxygen+absorbers
https://www.amazon.com/Dry-Packs-Moisture-Absorbing-Indicating-Packets/dp/B001OFBN0G
If you're serious about preserving and storing, I'd suggest getting a FoodSaver, a pair of jar sealers and a package of oxygen absorbers.
This will enable you to store nuts, grains, coffee and tea with very little loss of flavor.
OXO pop containers at Bed Bath & Beyond. They are airtight and completely sealed. You can get a set that has a variety of sizes or you can just buy individually to get exactly the sizes and options you want.
Here's the set link: https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-10-Piece-Container-White/dp/B0029096ZO
Here they are on Amazon.
$100 for a set of 10.
Very interesting, thanks.
Yes I have also shared your experience that sous vide doesn't really need 0.1° precision to produce a great steak.
I've tried the silicone bags and stopped using them because the thicker walls add time (reduced heat transfer) and it's hard to get all the air out (increased time, float). That's the Lekue. Perhaps a different design could work better.
The only ones I've ever seen: http://www.amazon.com/Lekue-1-Liter-Fresh-Bag-Clear/dp/B0049EU670/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451338551&sr=8-1&keywords=silicone+bags
Not ideal for sous vide tho as they aren't easily vacuum'd, and they don't have a super strong seal so you have to keep it pinned above water level
Haven't used them myself but I always thought the Sistema sets looked good. I've seen them in my local supermarket too.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sistema-Lunch-Cube-Yoghurt-Purple/dp/B00L7SR95I
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sistema-KLIP-Salad-Go-Lunchbox/dp/B004R97IJ6
Salads. I absolutely love this salad kit. It's the perfect size.
Slow-cooker recipes. Making a slow-cooker recipe over the weekend and then portioning it out into individual bags or containers saves a bunch of time. (Curry, chili, soups, etc.)
Lean cuisines or Smart Ones if you're feeling lazy and don't want to buy anything. Add a little hot sauce to help them feel more filling (though most of them have a ton of salt).
Packets of Miso soup mix (just add water), with some veggies and tofu or meat.
Wow, this blew up!
Containers are on Amazon -> Reditainer - Rectangular Food Storage Containers With Lids
Chicken -> Chicken breast + salt and pepper, olive oil and any dry rub. Get the Weber on full heat, throw them on. Six minutes each side, then let rest for 10 more so it cooks threw. Then slice.
I use these green produce bags that definitely seem like a gimmick but actually work very well at extending the life of my produce. http://www.amazon.com/Debbie-Meyer-GreenBags-Freshness-Preserving-Storage/dp/B00I4V1U06
[ Green bags] http://www.amazon.com/Debbie-Meyer-GreenBags-Freshness-Preserving-5127799/dp/B00I4V1U06
Well that didn't work the way I wanted
They look like Pyrex dishes.
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I use these: Pyrex 3-Cup Rectangle Food Storage (Pack of 4 Containers) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJILWQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8rNgyb8J0Q5EA
Yes, they're much heavier than plastic.
Here's why I use them:
Good for you! its not easy but once you start you will feel so much better!
First make a meal plan for the week ie. How many days are you going to have that you can or will cook for the week. plan accordingly that way you can eat leftovers in between cooking days.
Also plan around your staples for the least expensive menu. That being said you can cook a large amount of something such as chili, spaghetti sauce, soups etc... and freeze them in serving sized containers to make an easy meal for lunch or dinner if you find you don't have enough time to cook. the crock pot can take care of a lot of that for you.
Meal prep containers are a great way to freeze and to portion control your food. like these I love these use them all the time
These are great for things like Spaghetti, or lasagna, enchiladas etc...
[16 ounce single compartment]
(https://www.amazon.com/Bolt-Goods-SMALL-Snack-Containers/dp/B01L5P17RS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1519490404&sr=8-2&keywords=meal+prep+containers+single+compartment+small)
these are great for a lean protein such as half a chicken breast, with your vegetables and a small starch.
[28 ounce single compartment]
(https://www.amazon.com/Enther-Containers-Compartment-Stackable-Dishwasher/dp/B0742M47V5/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519490427&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=meal+prep+containers+single+compartment+small)
for soups and stews I love these have been using them for years.
[16 ounce containers]
(https://www.amazon.com/Reditainer-Storage-Containers-16-Ounce-36-Pack/dp/B00M9Z4SXY/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1519490803&sr=1-5&keywords=deli+food+storage+containers+with+lids+16+ounce)
These are great for putting enough soup stew spaghetti sauce in the freezer for the two of you or more for dinner
[32 ounce]
(https://www.amazon.com/Reditainer-Storage-Containers-32-Ounce-24-Pack/dp/B00M9Z4SV6/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1519490867&sr=1-1&keywords=deli+food+storage+containers+with+lids+32+ounce)
These pens are washable markers says for wine glasses. I use the for my plastic stuff just write what is in it on the lid let it dry and freeze or put it in the fridge.
[markers]
(https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_2_18?url=search-alias%3Dgarden&field-keywords=wine+glass+markers+washable&sprefix=wine+glass+markers%2Cgarden%2C139&crid=13DGDTXU01L7F&rh=n%3A1055398%2Ck%3Awine+glass+markers+washable)
Now a few recipes for you These you can make in the crock pot while you're at work.
[Bigest loser crock pot turkey Chili]
(https://www.copymethat.com/r/87rrsMl/biggest-loser-crock-pot-turkey-chili/)
[homemade crock pot chicken tortilla soup]
(https://www.copymethat.com/r/cPq2HJk/homemade-crock-pot-chicken-tortilla-soup/}
Can't make this one while at work it only takes 4 to 5 hours.
[5 ingredient slow cooker balsamic chicken]
(https://www.copymethat.com/r/TU9lJdi/5-ingredient-slow-cooker-balsamic-chicke/)
Not slow cooker recipes
you can use beef or turkey or meatless crumbles in this it tastes the same. Great recipe
[Semi's Chili]
(https://www.copymethat.com/r/zsm7pJ5/semis-chili/)
[semi's spaghetti sauce]
(https://www.copymethat.com/r/Qp9VFJQ/semis-spaghetti-sauce/)
[Sauteed chicken with dijon white wine sauce]
(Not slow cooker recipes)
[Authentic Mexican Enchilada casserole]
(https://www.copymethat.com/r/CwzxXgp/enchilada-casserole/)
these would also be very easy to make and put straight into your meal prep containers and put into the freezer or in the fridge for then next day or twos lunches. Just skip the foil and heat right in your container.
[foil pack chicken enchiladas]
(https://www.copymethat.com/r/KjYpFms/foil-pack-chicken-enchiladas-kraft/)
Look for food containers
There ya go, 36 small pots for $12. You can get the 32oz variety as well, 25 for $9, something like that... any food-safe container can be used for growing plants. Yogurt containers, dairy cartons, sliced open 1/2 gallon milk / tea containers, etc... use your imagination. Juice bottles? It was safe for your juice, it's safe for your plants! Reuse it.
The only drawback to this method is you don't get the square shaped kind which works well for work lunches. For fridge and freezer storage it works great. They stack, last a good while, and if the container breaks or gets old, just toss it because they are super cheap.
Here they are on amazon https://www.amazon.com/StoreMaxx-279-Rectangular-Storage-Containers/dp/B00RN4Y5IY
I love cooking and while I can not help you with the soap and other beauty products I can help you with the cooking utensils
As said before- Pyrex Is the way to go when getting rid of plastic (29$)
For Cooking utentisls I would never recommend stainless as it gets so hot and can ruin certain pans. Instead Wooden is the way to go for 6$
As a bonus here is a link to disposable wooden utensils for camping and holiday use for 20$ so you wouldn't have to use plastic.
If you don't have one a steamer is a life changing item, this steamer and ricecooker gadet is a great combo for you. You can use it strictly for gluten free cooking and let your family have their rice made on the stove. at 15$
I highly recommend Pyrex for your measuring cups too. They work in the microwave and are pretty amazing for 15.
I agree that stainless pots are the way to go I checked out the reviews on this set and found that it has the best costumer service and finishing at 57$
I don't know if this helps or not but I did try! Good luck stopping smoking and if I win surprise me!
I buy gift cards from Kroger because of the gas points :D
Also, if you haven't already, try the Kind brand bars for snacking. They have other great things too like cereal and other goodies.
You're going to think I'm crazy, but baby wash is so good to use for bathing. It's gentle on the skin. The shampoo is a good idea too. Also, it doesn't have to be bought from Pantry.
Mixing bowls in steel so you know you can get them hot in the sink or dishwasher and they'll be clean.
If you need food storage, get rid of the porous plastic and go with Pyrex, which is glass.
Again, I think stainless is the way to go. You can see if there's something on it, there's no extra lining (like non-stick that chips) and you can get it hot and completely sanitize it. I like this cooking set and you can add the cooking utensils too!
If I win, just surprise me :)
This stuff (minus the wash) puts you at about $130 so in between your ~$100-$150
Yeah, I generally keep food around for them in the outworld and replace it every four days or so (making sure it doesn't get gross). They're not like fish, you can't really overfeed them. They eat as much as possible, then share their extra food with other ants (look up "social stomach"), some of whom share their food with the Queen, who responds to a caloric surplus by producing more eggs, but they also regulate themselves so that they don't eat too much.
Regarding keeping them in, I have found C. penns to be pretty lazy and docile. Mine will not cross a thin layer of oil applied to the upper inside edge of the container. I use a thin, inorganic oil like mineral oil applied with a q-tip, but something organic like coconut oil would also work (it will go rancid/polymerize at some point, though and might get sticky and stop working). I can leave the lid off of my outworld with decent confidence that nobody will escape, however, I almost always DO use the lid just because I have one. I started using these Rubbermaid Briliance acrylic containers which are perfect, because when you pop the lid clamps off, you have two nice air holes pre-drilled in the lid!
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Brilliance-Storage-Container-1991158/dp/B01JCNEJVQ
EDIT - I would avoid talc (baby powder) because it's ugly, messy, and annoying to maintain.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Container, Large, 9.6 Cup, Clear 1991158 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JCNEJVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2FQ3Cb2SCM51B
I grabbed this one and a 4 pack of Boveda 65% for my small time setup. Whatever you get, look for BPA free and airtight in the description. Two packs and a a handful of sticks and in the one I got and it holds around 68-71 depending on the day. Prior to getting cigars in it, it held a little higher. I usually “burp” it once a day when I go to check on it to refresh the air.
Wipe out whatever you get with water WITHOUT soap so it doesn’t leave any residue and impact and sticks in it later. Once it dries, throw your calibrated hygrometer in with a pack or two and you’re off to the races. Any Spanish cedar needs seasoning, I don’t have any atm though.
Around $25 bucks..
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Container, Large, 9.6 Cup, Clear 1991158 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JCNEJVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ctZMDbFRAAB8J
Goabroa Mini Hygrometer Thermometer Digital Indoor Humidity Gauge Monitor with Temperature Meter Sensor Fahrenheit (℉) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QC7JRDP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8uZMDb2FCC6GG
Boveda 65-Percentage RH Individually Over Wrapped 2-Way Humidity Control Pack, 60gm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FWPQ8WC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_svZMDbWJD3ED2
https://www.amazon.com/2-Compartment-Container-Leakproof-Microwave-Dishwasher/dp/B01L9Z57L6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1491782308&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=glass+meal+prep&psc=1
Not OP but here are some from [Amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L9Z57L6/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1497406939&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=glass%2Bdivided%2Bcontainers&dpPl=1&dpID=41yf5iNGkKL&ref=plSrch&th=1&psc=1)
I have exactly the same problem.
I bought a small kitchen timed lock box.
When I know I'm going to have heavy temptations I'll put my cards and cash in it and set the lock timer for 12 hours, 24 hours, heck, I've locked them for 3 days knowing I won't really need them.
I know this isn't for everyone but it's helped me get through some tough humps. I've easily saved what it cost me in a couple of weeks.
Yep! Got them off of amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768T7CWC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_8qfQBb1X7XTFF
They’re spendy but worth it. I never had too many problems with plastic ones but these are more robust and easier to clean.
[LARGER PREMIUM 5 SET] 2 Compartment Glass Meal Prep Containers with Lifetime Lasting Snap Locking Lids Glass Food Containers BPA-Free, Microwave, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe (4.5 Cups, 36 Oz.) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768T7CWC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RvbcBb4GY9QQJ
The containers are good size, but the lids don't seal well. Some lids stay closed, some pop off. Not too happy with them. I bough them on Amazon here.
However, I bough this and they snap shot and work perfectly.
BTW: This breakfast is too big. Next week, I'll need to scale it down a bit.
[5-Packs,36 Oz]Glass Meal Prep Containers 2 Compartments Portion Control with Upgraded Snap Locking Lids Glass Food Storage Containers BPA-Free, Microwave, Oven, Freezer and Dishwasher Safe (4.5 Cups) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMRFZ9S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yNhZBb6ETRD91
I absolutely love my Pyrex glass containers. They are not noticeably heavy until there's 2 or 3 in my bag. No worries about the chemicals in plastic, and it feels like using a bowl instead of eating out of Tupperware, which is a nice plus.
I have this kind: http://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6021224-Storage-10-Piece-Clear/dp/B00005B8K5
I use a Primo Escali scale. I've had it for 5 or 6 years now (purchased it for following European recipes, and have repurposed it for food tracking more recently). It's held up great, no fuss, and the batteries last a really long time. I do think I paid a lot less than the $30 it is currently listed for on Amazon though.
Don't know anything about a Bullet Journal. A lot of people here use MyFitnessPal - personally, I prefer SparkPeople (lets you set a calorie range rather than a single daily target, easy to save favorite foods and groups of foods, easy to enter your own recipes, syncs with Fitbit, but has some social media and advertising aspects integrated with it that can be off-putting).
My boyfriend is on his own for food making choices, so I'm no help to you there! lol
And as for food containers, I prefer glass to plastic for its ability to be microwaved without staining or leaching. Wide mouth 2 cup mason jars work really well for soups/stews/chili, and since they are designed to be airtight they don't leak at all. And they are cheap! You do have to remove the lid to microwave, though.
For larger meals (salads, meat and veggie leftovers, etc) Pyrex and Rubbermaid sell glass containers with plastic lids in a wide variety of sizes and shapes. They're a bit more expensive than the canning jars but glass holds up well so it's worth the investment, IMHO.
Good luck!
I use one of the pyrex storage bowls. https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Simply-Store-10-Piece-Storage/dp/B00005B8K5
My boyfriend and I use the pyrex tupperware containers with lids
http://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Storage-10-Piece-Clear-Blue/dp/B00005B8K5
you can microwave them and dish wash them and they are pretty solid
A Pyrex set of storage dishes! These things are amazing. My mom had a set like this and I've wanted one of my own ever since I moved out myself.
You can bake in the oven with these, or microwave, store stuff in the fridge, and it's perfectly dishwasher safe. And you can just eat out of it. You can put ingredients in this and they never have to leave the bowl until you're done eating it. It even has a warranty so if you manage to crack it somehow, in the first couple of years, they'll replace it.
I love Pyrex, can you tell? And you need some, because you're a big girl now!
Never tried mason jars. I picked up a dozen Pyrex storage things (The two square ones) and use the little ones to pack lunches for the week.
As the majority of my lunches are homemade soups/stews, (I make gallons at a time) or rice/veggie-based, this makes it really convenient for portion control, and I can stack them.
Here's the kind of baking dish I was thinking of.
https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6022369-Storage-14-Piece-Round/dp/B0000CFTB0
Happy happy cake day!!!!
I hope that this is what you'll be getting for yourself because mason jars are SUPER useful in tons of ways! :D
Obviously everyone (that normally watch this sort of thing) is keeping their eye on the situation, so I'm going to answer this as if you are actually inquiring.
Thus far I've used US Plastic for all of my food and other long term supply containers. They have been great to deal with and prompt with shipping.
I've ordered [an assortment of these buckets](http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=23220& catid=752) in various colors, because colors are nice and why not?
More importantly, though, I would recommend topping them with the Gamma seal lids. These things are fantastic. Who wants to be using special tools and wrestling with snap on lids when you can just spin one on and off? Pure gold.
The other few items like Mylar liners and oxygen desiccants I have ordered from amazon.
http://i.imgur.com/qNjZtyk.gif
TL/DR Doesn't matter what you do - we're all fscked.
Then just buy 5 gallon hdpe buckets for 2.50 each and lids for 1.50 each from your local hardware store. Add the grains, oxygen absorber, and seal the bag with an iron. Each bucket when filled with rice or beans will provide enough calories for someone for a month. This is wayyyy cheaper than freeze dried food and will last just as long.
I don't think you can avoid spending money to prep, but with these supplies you would be better prepared than 90% of people for not much money.
Thanks for the quick reply! So essentially this for the absorbers/bags plus the buckets?
I buy a 100 pack on Amazon. Make sure you keep them in an airtight container.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0028AG8RO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_x0xJybZV7V5TM
Cannabinoids degrade in three main ways: Oxidative, UV, and Heat. If you buy some oxygen absorbent on amazon, as well as some desiccant packs, https://www.amazon.com/Oxy-Sorb-Oxygen-Absorbers-Storage-100-Pack/dp/B0028AG8RO
and store the product in the freezer, the product will stay amazingly fresh for a VERY long time. I use the desiccants to keep water from condensing out in the pyrex storage jars I use.
Dude you know dedicated food-safe oxygen absorbers are a thing right? Also use a metal foil to block oxygen, that's why MRE packets are always silvery inside.
Hey _mycelia, do you ever put oxygen absorbers in your vacuum sealed bags? I haven't vacuumed any but I'm thinking about it. Here is a link to some I found on Amazon, plus check out the mason jar sealer that under "Frequeny Bought Together" items on that link.
Oh, ok. I use my Foodsaver for lots of other stuff.
Unless you're trying to store a huge amount of tea, the size of those bags might be overkill. But, assuming they don't leak or lose their seal, that'd probably work fine. Also, depending on how fluffy or brittle the tea leaves are, the pressure may cause some breakage. I would recommend adding a few packets of oxygen absorber like this to each bag of tea to help keep them fresh longer.
Use these for everything...especially bigger ones hold entire bag of flour. I use these:
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-10-Piece-Container-White/dp/B0029096ZO but I have also used less expensive ones from cooking outlet stores, priciple the same, push the button, pushes air out, seals, push to release
They are even more satisfying in person, a button on top seals them-
OXO Goodgrips
Just have $200 to spend on plastic bins.
In any case, since you are trying to go beyond the temperatures that are safe for plastic zipper bags but use sous vide equipment, I would use silicone bags like this option.
I have seen these recommended but I confess I haven't used one myself.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0049EU670
Hi! I was you, like, two weeks ago. I'm also a student and on a budget. I am also a planner, so I need everything planned out ahead of time!
My first week (for dinners) I had: stuffed peppers (cut recipe in half, made two servings), made a half batch of Caveman Chili to freeze (though I did it over the stove instead of the Crock Pot, I have such a hard time planning out Crock Pot meals because I'm never home in time for it not to get overcooked!), Lazy Keto Chicken, etc. etc. I could go on about great recipes I've tried, and there are plenty of websites to help.
For lunches, I typically eat them on the go (during my work-study position). MWF I take "snacky" things like beef sticks, pork rinds, cheese, and nuts (a combination of those things) which keeps me full! On Tuesdays and Thursdays I bring a salad to go in my Sistema plastic container, filled with spinach, chicken slices, bacon, avocado, cheese, and ranch. Pretty protein-heavy, but it's my main meal for the day.
For breakfasts, I don't eat breakfast on MWF because I have Pilates at 9:15 and the typical keto breakfasts fill me up way too much. I drink tons of water and haven't been disappointed yet. On Tuesdays and Thursdays I just eat some eggs and protein (Brown 'n Serve is a brand that makes really cheap, easy sausage that you just throw in a microwave for a minute or two and it's almost all zero carb!). It's pretty adaptable, I've found.
Good luck!
ETA: I found this post for a breakfast shake that might strike your fancy considering what you usually have for breakfast!
I have this food scale, though I use it for soap making and not food - it's SUPER accurate.
I use MFP like everyone else to track.
As far as husband and I go, we eat separate breakfasts (we leave the house at different times) except on the weekends, when I cook us both an equal calorie meal. We eat separate lunches (even on the weekends - I usually have a shake or something, he eats eggs/rice/veggies). And then I cook us dinner (but he usually gets a larger portion than me). If he needs more calories or is more hungry, he snacks. I don't unless I also have extra calories. We snack on different food (ex: I'll eat an apple and some peanut butter. He'll eat rice cakes).
For containers, I highly recommend something like this. I LOVE using it, especially to portion a large restaurant meal or something, and have leftovers the next day. If you don't wanna order on Amazon, you can definitely buy these at Home Goods and Marshalls.
Sistema KLIP IT Salad to Go Lunchbox, 1.1 L - Clear/Blue https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004R97IJ6/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_OL3txb6TGT2X9 or Sistema Lunch Slimline Quaddie Lunchbox with Bottle - 1.5 L, Aqua https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002KKCLPA/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_cN3txb8TKHJGR. I'm not sure how leak proof they are so check the comments
Mischief Managed.
Wine and this game complement each other perfectly. We need both to keep our spirits up after long school days.
We should look fabulous while flying.
It's like a hat except safer.
We need this book in case the Inferius come to get us. It's like a survival guide, except everyone dies.
A trunk for salad!
This choker would look good with any cape.
My links aren't even links, I feel like I'm doing this all wrong.
I am currently using one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Sistema-KLIP-IT-Salad-Lunchbox/dp/B004R97IJ6
I find the clips reassuring, and it comes with cutlery!
I've had one leak in about 3 months, but it was very very light ( i might not have sealed it totally) , and it was a very liquid curry.
What was a game changer for me was buying restaurant takeout tupperware. The seal isn't as good tupperware (not bad though), but the price can't be beat and I don't mind tossing it when they get too dirty.
They are Reditainers. They are microwave and dishwasher safe, reusable and BPA free! And reasonably priced.
Reditainer - Rectangular Food Storage Containers With Lids - Microwaveable & Dishwasher Safe (28 Ounce - 6" x 8"- Package of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009W2LMRM/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_TtvZub0FRH7JX
http://www.amazon.com/Reditainer-Rectangular-Containers-Microwaveable-Dishwasher/dp/B009W2LMRM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1426111227&sr=8-2&keywords=reditainer
I get the same way, "fuck it I'm just going to eat this" coupled with a pretty decent metabolism and iron stomach means no sick-tummy to even regret eating all of that junk afterward!
Honestly, ordering some of THESE and spending all sunday cooking lunches and dinners (breakfast is either a protein shake, or oatmeal, or oatmeal with whey+cinnamon+nutmeg mixed in so I don't pre make it but you can in a slow cooker if you want!) has helped me a lot. When I have decent food (especially with the "cheat meals") already made, it makes it so I don't have to make a decision with eating, which means I can't make a bad decision - it's already made, I pull it out, warm it up, and eat it.
Find what faux-cheat meals you like and be sure you get to eat something you enjoy every single day. Seriously, when I try to go overboard M-Th, I end up binge-eating junk on Friday. If I get the roast+gravy+rice though (or slow cooked pork with cauliflower or potato mash, something southern-comforty), I don't feel like I'm missing out so I'm much less likely to go nuts later in the week when the pre made meals run out.
Get a sweet-cheat, and a savory cheat that you really like, and be sure you enjoy at least one meal a day. :) Those are my tips, adjust as you need until you have a system that works for you.
I purchased these containers from Amazon about 4 months ago and they still work great. It fits a cup of rice, 8 oz chicken breast and some veggies nicely. Then I just eat two per day for lunch 1 and lunch 2.
I found these on Amazon. I haven't bought them yet so check reviews.
These keep most vegetables fresh much longer. I have been using them for years and they work on damn near any vegetable. You can even reuse them many times.
https://smile.amazon.com/Debbie-Meyer-GreenBags-Freshness-Preserving-Storage/dp/B00I4V1U06/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1519594782&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=ms+myers+green+bags
http://www.amazon.com/Debbie-Meyer-5127799-GreenBags-20-Pack/dp/B00I4V1U06 these things are absolutely amazing for any type of vegetable
Get some Debbie Meyers Green Bags. They are seriously like magic. Once the avocados feel just about ripe, put them into the green bag. They will stay in that perfect state for at least a week, sometimes longer.
Green bags also work for all kinds of other fruits/veggies. I notably use them for citrus (lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits), which can last like a whole month in a green bag.
I don't own Debbie Meyers stock or anything, I'm just a big fan of the product.
These too will double or triple the shelf life of your vegetables. I imagine adding a paper towel to greens in these bags will only increase it more.
we use these for all kinds of things, since we dont use plastic containers. they are good for freezer, fridge, microwave.
https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-3-Cup-Rectangle-Storage-Containers/dp/B00JJILWQ0
Nice looking!
What containers are those? I've been using these, but they aren't all that deep.
https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-3-Cup-Rectangle-Storage-Containers/dp/B00JJILWQ0
I also get out all the ingredients I need, chop veggies, and generally do as much as possible before I turn on the stove and start cooking. Mise en place is super important! Once you start cooking you never have to scramble around or hastily prep something you forgot. I also clean as I go which is pretty efficient and I don't have to deal with a big mess afterwards.
I recently bought a whole bunch of plastic deli containers on Amazon in 8, 16, and 32oz which I'm unreasonably excited about. I put all my mise en place items in them, they're easy to clean, and great for storing leftovers. Best purchase I've made in a while, I recommend it!
https://www.amazon.com/Reditainer-Storage-Containers-16-Ounce-36-Pack/dp/B00M9Z4SXY/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1550086170&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=half+quart+containers&dpPl=1&dpID=31s0cYOPj-L&ref=plSrch
I have found these 2 products awesome for food prepping. They are reusable and dishwasher safe, though they last longer if you handwash.
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M9Z4SXY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01D0JDZFO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
My setup is also based on Akro-Mils drawers and Sterlite drawers and they work great. For other items where I have a lot of a single color, I also use these takeout containers (cheap and very sturdy for the price) http://amzn.com/B00M9Z4SXY . They can be stacked on each other and are clear, so you can see what's inside.
Quick tip: instead of ordering the Akro-Mils drawer dividers separately, just cut index cards down to size. The dividers end up costing almost $1 each, which is crazy for a square piece of plastic, and considering it would cost $40-50 to divide each drawer in the unit, it doesn't make sense when the entire unit is only $27)
https://www.amazon.com/StoreMaxx-279-Rectangular-Storage-Containers/dp/B00RN4Y5IY#HLCXComparisonWidget_feature_div these from amazon are the same price
These
https://charts.camelcamelcamel.com/us/B00RN4Y5IY/amazon.png?force=1&zero=0&w=725&h=440&desired=false&legend=1&ilt=1&tp=all&fo=0&lang=en
Found them on Amazon, of course think Costco would be more convenient and cheaper. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RN4Y5IY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I’ve found that the glass Rubbermaid containers like these are quiet.
Pyrex Simply Store Glass Rectangular and Round Food Container Set (18-Piece, BPA-free) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0157G34AY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8bPkDbRGTDN7D
You can get containers that screw on. I think ziplock has some?
Like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077FXNWGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jZvlDbCWE6R0C
I second the glass containers though as well, just don't get the snapware lids. Pyrex has some on Amazon that are an entirely rubber like lid that are glass. I know a few people with them and they are pretty quite.
Like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0157G34AY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_lYvlDbQR0985G
I use this set. The lids don't lock, but they're good enough for my needs. Cheap and effective. Can go everywhere (microwave,oven, dishwasher (lids hold up to dishwasher as well), etc.).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JCNEJVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_O7QkDbNY6G7C6
The Boveda Acrylic humidor looks nice, but you could probably get a more effective and cheaper solution with a Rubbermaid container which are more reliably air-tight. Mine is big enough for ~30 cigars, and I have two 6g Boveda packs in there at 69rh.
Protecting from humidity swings is more of an operational question. I'd say perhaps invest in a good quality sealable bag (Boveda also make one) with another 6g pack in it and try to open your humidor once a week and move your smokes for that week to the bag - so you don't have to keep opening the humidor.
The next factor to consider is temperature. Find a place which will consistently be roughly between 63-73 degrees (F), depending on your climate that might be a garage, a basement, a spare room, and potentially in a cool box to help stabilise it through day/night cycles.
I use these Rubbermaid containers for my parts/portables/etc.
I have a couple for long-term/inactive storage and one on the desk with things I use daily (or nearly so), such as a small herb storage/grinder/tools/screens/concentrates/etc.
They are nice because they are sturdy, a convenient size for a variety of uses and also latch closed and seal.
I let them sit overnight on the porch then put them into airtight containers inside. I use Rubbermaid clear plastic containers that I have put a microfiber cloth into and have small containers of silica desicant and baking soda. I can fit three to four pipes into a container depending on length, but churchwardens do not fit. They look nice and have completely eliminated any indoor odor.
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Brilliance-Storage-Container-Leak-Proof/dp/B01JCNEJVQ
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MQYGRVV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JCNEJVQ
I was using the black plastic meal prep containers but they started to get some crust on them and they broke easily. They are convenient for freezing meals, though, and technically you can microwave and dishwash them as well but I never feel too good about heating food in plastic. They're basically takeout containers.
Currently I'm using glass containers (also from Amazon) with snap lock lids. They are classier and I feel better heating up food in glass, and they don't discolor or decay: (2-Compartment Glass Meal Prep Container Set with Snap-Locking Lids, BPA-Free, Airtight, Leakproof, Microwave, Oven, Freezer, Dishwasher Safe (5 Cups, 40 Oz, Rectangle) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L9Z57L6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_WtCyzb3K2A8JB)
I never thought of partitioned glass containers before till you mentioned it now. I found these on Amazon
2-Compartment Glass Meal Prep Container Set with Snap-Locking Lids, BPA-Free, Airtight, Leakproof, Microwave
https://www.amazon.com/2-Compartment-Container-Snap-Locking-Leakproof-Dishwasher/dp/B01L9Z57L6/ref=pd_sbs_79_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01L9Z57L6&pd_rd_r=MTHBT6XDC7ZJ48JDFP9V&pd_rd_w=tDsWk&pd_rd_wg=52jFt&psc=1&refRID=MTHBT6XDC7ZJ48JDFP9V
or this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L9Z57L6/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1B1UOPVP5Q4
I highly recommend this little time safe. It's cheap and can lock up your keys for up to a month. And if you get super desperate it's smashable with a hammer.
Kitchen Safe Mini: Time Locking Container (White Lid + Clear Base) - 2.0" Height https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N04UT24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_UV7.zbSD7QJ1P
Buy one of these
https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Safe-Mini-Locking-Container/dp/B01N04UT24
Put your keys in before you start drinking and set the timer. Make the decision to not drink and drive before you consume alcohol. Alcohol takes away your judgement and you will not make the best decision if you have had too much to drink
Yeah take that long break, drink a lotta water and also work on rebuilding the dopamine receptors so they start working like normal again, weed replaced the need. Good luck, I bought a tool that really helps if you're tempted 😁 I was a daily for a couple years it took a toll on my self discipline.
You probably don't need it, but I still use it for weekly just to keep it outta my mind and get that better high.
Kitchen Safe Mini: Time Locking Container (White Lid + Clear Base) - 2.0" Height https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N04UT24/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_4wnWCbFX4057K
Here’s a timed locking safe it’s kind of pricey but maybe you can find something similar for cheaper
Or maybe itll be worth the cost in the end
I just purchased this today: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N04UT24/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'd recommend getting a Kitchen Safe if you're worried about going through it too quickly. It's a simple timer safe that you can set for up to 10 days, worst case you could break into with a power drill but hopefully you have enough self-control to not do that ;)
Thanks for sharing! Love these thoughts and the success that you’re finding in your relationship. I hope you enjoy the ride.
One other thing that I personally love using is this baby. It’s a timelock box that you can have them put their cage keys in. Set the time for however long you like and they won’t be able to sneak out of the cage ahead of schedule. Plus it’s plastic, so if it’s a real emergency you can smash it with a sledgehammer to get the key out. Just something to consider!
This.
Works well. This is the one. Quite sturdy actually.
See how it goes for the week. Thanks for asking.
Sometimes! Although my hypomania seems to be largely based on time (like it’ll happen a certain amount of time after my depressive episode) or triggered by stress. Gotta admit, Adderall is a pretty great crutch for bipolar disorder. It gives me energy when I’m depressed and calms down my ADHD symptoms when I’m manic. Plus I’m in college, so it’s nice to be able to sit through a lecture without trying to gouge my eyes out.
I know it’s a little bit overkill, but I actually bought a time safe for my Adderall to prevent myself from taking more than my prescribed dose. The reviews were pretty stellar (lots of people commented saying that it helped them with their “adult substances”) and I can’t recommend it enough. I’m at the point where I’m not nearly as addicted to Adderall as I was before, so now it’s more of a security device to prevent my 17yo brother from possibly “borrowing” some. Still a fantastic purchase through, I’d buy it all over again.
Kitchen Safe Mini: Time Locking Container (White Lid + White Base) - 2.0" Height https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N3VVMAB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HJvOCb91A7TSM
Highly recommend people using plastic containers switch to glass for your health. Heated plastic releases potentially toxic chemicals.
Bought one of each of the following last week. One has a partition, the other doesn't. They're about the same size.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768T7CWC?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0768TGMXT?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
I have these for my boyfriend, I have a smaller set for me. The top is plastic but the container is glass
Hopefully this helps.
https://www.amazon.com/Compartment-Containers-Lifetime-Microwave-Dishwasher-x/dp/B0768T7CWC
[5-Packs,36 Oz]Glass Meal Prep... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMRFZ9S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
These! I really love them. This photo is actually about 3 weeks old so I’ve used them for 2 meal prep weeks and I’m super satisfied. Personally I don’t microwave them with the lid on (unclipped but on at an angle for moisture retention) because it mildly warped one when I took it out of the microwave. However two weeks in and I have no idea which one it was so it didn’t permanently impact it. Highly recommend.
Yeah, I looked around a lot for glass meal prep containers and found these. Nothing but good things to say about them.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CMRFZ9S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Something like this. https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Meal-Prep-Containers-Compartment/dp/B07JKXQFXG
https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Meal-Prep-Containers-Compartment/dp/B07JKXQFXG/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=glass+meal+prep&qid=1559160907&s=gateway&sr=8-6
Just don't microwave with the lid on. The lid is plastic with silicone seal. Mine aren't divided but I've had them for years.
Acid free paper will definitely help a lot.
The reason dyes fade with time is mainly because of a process called photooxidation. This basically means that when the dyes absorb light energy they can transfer that energy to oxygen making it more reactive. The elimination of light and oxygen will therefore do a lot to conserve the print. A way you can do this is to obviously use an airtight container but also to use some sachets of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) or iron powder which will scavenge the oxygen left in the container after it is sealed. They do this all the time in the food industry. Keeping everything really dry will also help to reduce oxygen permeation into the ink so maybe chuck in some silica sachets as well (desiccant).
EDIT: O2 absorbers and desiccant.
Here is the mobile version of your link
My storage system consists of a combination of Stack-On Drawers for most of my plates and tile pieces, plus around ~200 Take-Out Containers in several different sizes for most of my other bricks. Additionally I have larger tupperware or plastic bins for any pieces where the amount is too large for the take out containers. I sort by both piece size and color grouping, so the containers work really well and are reasonably cheap. For small unique pieces, I have them in tiny plastic bead bags which you can find at any craft goods store. I then combine a bunch of the bags into plastic containers.
Since I really only build Ancient history type stuff, anything that I know I will never use are just stored in large zip lock bags and then in plastic bins, such as tires, steering wheels, airplane parts, etc. I also have 4 tool compartment storage chests for minifigures.
For me, Lego organization is an on-going process that is constantly refined and updated. I will buy more bins, or boxes to even further separate things. When I initially started like 4 years ago all I had were about 300 storage baggies, and a dozen or so shoe boxes or large plastic totes.
The only thing I could think of would be pyrex glass then. It's not weird, it's just that there's literally ONE direction you can go with this.