Cooking For Engineers

KinkyFishHead · Guest

I was looking for peoples opinions as to what is a good form of food storage containers. Tupperware comes to mind as an example. Before anyone else recommends them, I do not like the Hefty Serve and Store plates. They often times take up far too much room and I would prefer something more permanent.

Michael Chu · Joined: 10 May 2005 Posts: 1654 Location: Austin, TX (USA)

I use a lot of Rubbermaid mainly because they seal well and go on sale at Costco.

SirShazar · Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 89

I have a bunch of Glad containers and a couple of Milan classic containers. I wouldn't recommend the Glad containers, and the Milan containers have a rather tricky lid.

Eventually, I plan on getting a set of square restaurant type containers like these:
http://www.galasource.com/products.cfm/Food-Containers.428

What's nice about them is that their shape allows for maximum usage of fridge space, while being relatively cheap and durable.

GaryProtein · Joined: 26 Oct 2005 Posts: 535

^^^^^I looked at those and it seems you hit the motherload for food storage containers. I had one concern. Everything has to be purchased by the case.

Auspicious · Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:36 pm Post subject:

I really like Lock-n-Lock containers. QVC (<shudder>) seems to be the best source in the US. A little care will get you bunches of containers of various sizes with mostly interchangeable lids.

Billzum · Guest

I'm liking the lock-n-lock idea. Gonna keep looking but I think I may have found my answer =D

GaryProtein · Joined: 26 Oct 2005 Posts: 535

The Lock & Lock containers are presently polypropylene with silicone seals. A polycarbonate "premium" container described on the company site is going to be produced soon.

Link for Lock & Lock containers:

company link http://www.locknlock.com.au/lock/

Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=lock+n+lock+containers&tag=yahhyd-20&index=aps&hvadid=17804512011&ref=pd_sl_1q3r8xmebr_b

CookNewb · Guest

Aack! Polycarbonate! I thought polycarbonate was on its way out because of the BPA leeching! Someone should tell them about Eastman Tritan!

http://www.eastman.com/Brands/Tritan/Introduction/Introduction.htm

Billzum · Guest

donnadm87 · Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 1 Location: Canada

We have switched to glass mason jars, various sizes, for food storage. They fit nicely on the shelves, and you can easily see the contents.

We are eliminating plastic as a food storage solution.

We are looking for a good source for four litre glass jars, and need suggestions on possible sources in Ontario, Canada. Perhaps a source in the US will ship to Canada?

home chef · Guest

COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHERE TO AQUIRE SOME MILAN BOWLS I CANT FIND ANY? tHANK yOU pATRICIA

Dilbert · Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: central PA

...milan bowls

the square plastic thingies?

google turned up a dozen sources - or are you looking for something else?

cbread · Joined: 05 Jan 2009 Posts: 7

TupperDawn · Guest

I have been sold on tupperware so much that I am now a consultant.
I have tupperware dated back to early 70's that still looks better and works better than any rubbermaid and ziploc containers. Plus it has a lifetime warranty.. if by some miracle it cracks or breaks you can replace it free.

Guest · Posted: Fri Aug 20, 2010 8:29 pm Post subject:

Rubbermaid storage containers are reasonably priced and high on quality. They keep my food fresh for days and are easy to clean. I purchased them online and have had no problems with them. The website where I got mine is listed below. You should have no problem with these handy reusable storage containers!

http://rubbermaidfoodstoragecontainer.com/rubbermaid-premier-food-storage.html