Meal Prep containers
iamthemotherofdogs
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So I'm working on prepping meals, and I'm looking for containers. I prefer glass, as the heating and reheating of plastic doesn't sit well with me and I just feel that glass is more durable.
On that note, does anyone have recommendations? I have a set of Pyrex in my cart on Amazon currently but I'm wondering if someone with more experience than me would like to put in their 2 cents before I check out.
On that note, does anyone have recommendations? I have a set of Pyrex in my cart on Amazon currently but I'm wondering if someone with more experience than me would like to put in their 2 cents before I check out.
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That looks like a very useful set. A set of the navy topped round ones were part of hubby's "trousseau" and I use them for all sorts of things. If we didn't have such a miscellaneous collection of glass mongrels in the house I'd be ordering that set you show!
We were both 54 and never married when we met. When we combined kitchens we had, among other things, seven colanders! We've been shedding kitchen stuff ever since!4 -
HeidiCooksSupper wrote: »That looks like a very useful set. A set of the navy topped round ones were part of hubby's "trousseau" and I use them for all sorts of things. If we didn't have such a miscellaneous collection of glass mongrels in the house I'd be ordering that set you show!
We were both 54 and never married when we met. When we combined kitchens we had, among other things, seven colanders! We've been shedding kitchen stuff ever since!
The boy and I will be cohabitating come January, we are gonna have 2 kitchens worth of stuff to condense. But, meal containers aren't something we have a ton of.
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I have those Pyrex containers and they’re great! I grew up with plastic containers and when I met my husband, his parents had the glass Pyrex ones, and I immediately went out and bought my own. It’s been over 10 years now and they’re still all in great shape. We use them every day.1
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I've had a couple of those, but found them hard to use when I was carrying lunch to work because they would leak in my bag. I prefer the ones with locking lids - I can have even really liquidy food on it's side and not had it leak. Sweethome reviews the different types here: http://thesweethome.com/reviews/best-food-storage-containers/
The ones I use I bought at costco but they look really similar to the top ranking ones on sweethome.2 -
I LOVE those 1 cup pyrex cups for yogurt, cottage cheese, chili. (Much easier to clean - nothing cooks into the container material, doesn't float with a bunch of other containers on top of the sink full of water, no extra work to get out soap residue taste). I've been meaning to pick up some 2-cup ones for soup and less-calorie dense stews and some entree ones.
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iamthemotherofdogs wrote: »So I'm working on prepping meals, and I'm looking for containers. I prefer glass, as the heating and reheating of plastic doesn't sit well with me and I just feel that glass is more durable.
On that note, does anyone have recommendations? I have a set of Pyrex in my cart on Amazon currently but I'm wondering if someone with more experience than me would like to put in their 2 cents before I check out.
What's the link to this set?0 -
Nice set. I’d consider getting additional portion sized containers. Make life easier when you’re in a hurry. Just throw one in your lunch or microwave and you’re good to go!1
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iamthemotherofdogs wrote: »So I'm working on prepping meals, and I'm looking for containers. I prefer glass, as the heating and reheating of plastic doesn't sit well with me and I just feel that glass is more durable.
On that note, does anyone have recommendations? I have a set of Pyrex in my cart on Amazon currently but I'm wondering if someone with more experience than me would like to put in their 2 cents before I check out.
What's the link to this set?
https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Piece-Simply-Store-Storage/dp/B0157G34AY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509376143&sr=8-3&keywords=pyrex+storage+set0 -
If you want to microwave directly in the containers and are concerned about BPAs, glass or ceramics are a good choice.
Personally, I use plastic to store ( I buy BPA free ), and transfer to another vessel for reheating. Its less expensive, and they tend to take up less storage space in the cupboard when not in use. I do have a couple of Pyrex containers that were gifts, and they have worked well when I've used them.
I always find the sets to be deceiving ( glass or plastic ), because you tend to accumulate the small containers but never use them. This isn't really a factor with plastic, cause its cheap, but can be for glass. You might be better served to buy pairs/trios of the mid size units, instead of some 24-40 count bundle that has 1 cup units in it.3 -
The six cup rectangle Pyrex fits perfectly in igloo the take along. It’s great for meals and big salads.
(EDIT: igloo “leftovers tote” the six cup Pyrex fits perfectly on the bottom with room for stuff on top. )
You can buy little plastic disposable dressing cups in the grocery store now, or in a lot of dollar stores in the party section. These helps so much for dressing and condiments.
I like the plastic screw on zip lock things for soup, and then I include a paper bowl, or Pyrex in there for heating.
I use the round Pyrex for cut fruit, or thick beans/ rice/potatoes. I put a piece of plastic wrap on top, before the lid, to help prevent leaks.1 -
These are what I use
https://www.amazon.com/Glasslock-18-Piece-Assorted-Oven-Container/dp/B00LN810PM/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1509383727&sr=1-1&keywords=snaplock+glass+containers&dpID=51-9NFG3YCL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
I also have pyrex ones like what you are looking at above (my rectangle has a purple lid and the small round on pic above with green lid), and they do fit in my meal prep bag a lot better. I just prefer the locking lids on the ones I pasted the link for. But both are great!2 -
I think I'm gonna bite the bullet and order this. The little ones will be great for portioning sauces/dressings so I don't go overboard there and the big ones will be perfect for salads, I think. And for the price ($25) I think it's a great starter set.
I have a tendency to just throw the plastic ones away when my depression kicks in and it comes time to clean up. The glass ones will also hopefully instill better habits in me there as well.0 -
I love the little Pyrex bowls. Anchor Hocking also has some very good ones. I always prefer glass to plastic because plastic can stain and peel and get generally nasty after a while. The glass bowls mentioned here are very durable and come in a variety of sizes. Another idea, don't be afraid to try canning jars. The short ones are very good for holding a single serving of something and the great part is, the lids are not prone to tearing or cracking like the rubbery ones that come with the Pyrex or Anchor containers. If the lids for canning jars rust out a new pack of lids is sold on store shelves.
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I use these, and LOVE them! Wean Green 22 oz bowls
https://amazon.com/Wean-Green-Bowls-Tempered-Leak-proof/dp/B073BMF6ZH/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1509385081&sr=8-5&keywords=wean+green+22+ounce[/url]
And they fit perfectly in this lunch bag: Aosbos insulated lunch tote
https://amazon.com/dp/B00ZWTH70K/ref=twister_B072TXYQMW?_encoding=UTF8&psc=10 -
If you happen to have a Sam's Club membership, the above set is on sale currently for $15 with fresh shipping. I love my Pyrex so much I actually just purchased this set this morning.
https://samsclub.com/sams/pyrex-20pc-storage/prod6840030.ip?xid=plp:product:1:11 -
krischmidt wrote: »If you happen to have a Sam's Club membership, the above set is on sale currently for $15 with fresh shipping. I love my Pyrex so much I actually just purchased this set this morning.
https://samsclub.com/sams/pyrex-20pc-storage/prod6840030.ip?xid=plp:product:1:1
The shipping stays fresh because of the containers!
But seriously, that is an excellent deal. It also has all the containers I wish I had more of. I have a Sam's membership. Maybe I'll order it!0 -
I use what @rhenry2424 does;
I like pyrex, but the locking lids that glasslock features save my life.
You guys might have your lives in order that you can make sure those pyrex containers stay upright, but I've had a soggy bag one too many times.
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Man, that IS a great price. I don't have a Sam's membership but my Mama does.0
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I use Ziplocs in three sizes (snack, sandwich, and large). Freezer weight hold up better.
Mason jars, two sizes.
Collapsible silicon containers are cool.
I find the Pyrex to be too heavy.0 -
If you want to microwave directly in the containers and are concerned about BPAs, glass or ceramics are a good choice.
Personally, I use plastic to store ( I buy BPA free ), and transfer to another vessel for reheating. Its less expensive, and they tend to take up less storage space in the cupboard when not in use. I do have a couple of Pyrex containers that were gifts, and they have worked well when I've used them.
I always find the sets to be deceiving ( glass or plastic ), because you tend to accumulate the small containers but never use them. This isn't really a factor with plastic, cause its cheap, but can be for glass. You might be better served to buy pairs/trios of the mid size units, instead of some 24-40 count bundle that has 1 cup units in it.
The 1-cup are actually the ones I've bought mutliple times by themselves in bulk...but I pre-portion and transport lots of yogurt, cottage cheese, and chili - and they are the perfect size for that (also perfect size for 1 portion of rice which I don't usually make). Wouldn't be practical for someone that does more salads or entree-style meals though.0 -
elizabethmcopeland wrote: »I use what @rhenry2424 does;
I like pyrex, but the locking lids that glasslock features save my life.
You guys might have your lives in order that you can make sure those pyrex containers stay upright, but I've had a soggy bag one too many times.
I usually transport a large pile of them to work in a separate grocery bag on Mondays (so I don't usually have to worry about spilling). And throw any smaller amounts in a large baggie first before throwing into my bag in case of spills.0 -
OP, I have (almost) the exact set you posted. I do love the glass, because everything feels very clean. They are kind of heavy for lunches, and I have had minor spills when transporting. The big ones are too big for salads in my opinion...
Sadly I recently lost one of my orange ones, and my dark blue lid tore ages ago. So I may be looking into some of these other sets in the near future.1 -
They take up too much space in my kitchen
. We have a few of them and they are very nice but mostly I use the plastic because they stack so much better. 1 -
I feel like I can taste the plastic ones, so I'll take the plunge and go for glass. I'm ok with them taking up space, they'll be cycled through pretty regularly so it'll be ok. Thanks guys!2
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I use a lot of canning jars. The wide mouth kind- I can freeze single servings in the pint and half pints, then cook up some rice or pasta to go with them for a meal.
I also have some of the Pyrex storage containers. Mostly the round ones that I think are 4 cups and come in all sorts of designs.
They make divided glass containers that are like the plastic meal prep containers but they aren’t Pyrex and I’ve never tried them.1 -
Just a note... Beware that there has been some issues reported with Pyrex. Used to be safe from freezer to oven but may no longer be as safe. Snopes seems to think the reports are partially true?
From Snopes:
In a January 2011 article on glass bakeware, Consumer Reports stated that they were unable to determine exactly when major U.S. manufacturers (including Pyrex) switched from soda lime glass to borosilicate glass:
https://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/pyrex.asp
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cheryldumais wrote: »Just a note... Beware that there has been some issues reported with Pyrex. Used to be safe from freezer to oven but may no longer be as safe. Snopes seems to think the reports are partially true?
From Snopes:
In a January 2011 article on glass bakeware, Consumer Reports stated that they were unable to determine exactly when major U.S. manufacturers (including Pyrex) switched from soda lime glass to borosilicate glass:
https://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/pyrex.asp
I lost a beloved vintage piece of cookware that way, I don't go from freezer to oven anymore.1 -
I'm cheap... I just use old margarine tubs in the fridge/freezer, and transfer to a clip lock or thermos for transporting if need be... I don't have a microwave so all heating is done on the hob anyway.0
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Rosemary7391 wrote: »I'm cheap... I just use old margarine tubs in the fridge/freezer, and transfer to a clip lock or thermos for transporting if need be... I don't have a microwave so all heating is done on the hob anyway.
I've been using nice containers that we had food delivered in to the office last week, I just wash them out and re-use.0
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