Recommendations please for some durable wet food containers (soups, stews, casseroles) that can go into the deep freezer and dishwasher. Ones that will seal reliably. About 400ml to 1.5 litre suit me.
Recently I did the big replacement with Systema clip locks but some leaked cold stew.
Friends from overseas recommend Rubbermaid unreservedly, but these are scarce locally, or Glasslock as the new healthier alternative (pyrex with plastic lid, not great for use away from home).
Any GN tried and tested options?
Janno said
10:39 PM Jul 30, 2014
Zip Lock bags. I use them for everything from soup and casseroles to cake and biscuits. I use them at home and on the road. Best thing since sliced bread!
johnq said
11:48 PM Jul 30, 2014
Hi Janno,
Yes, I use the odd few ZipLock and have some pea and other soups in them at present. They are great for travel.
I'd like to get some solid containers though, home base use.
KFT said
09:35 AM Jul 31, 2014
What ever happened to Tupperware?
I remember it used to be the bees knees
frank
johnq said
01:47 PM Jul 31, 2014
KFT wrote:
What ever happened to Tupperware?
I remember it used to be the bees knees
frank
Supposed to be OK in the top shelf of a dishwasher. Apparently not in the dishwashers I have owned over the years though. Mine warped the lids.
Outside of very few items, one being the seasoned Bedourie, if it doesn't fit and survive the dishwasher it goes into the bin.
Gerty Dancer said
07:59 PM Aug 1, 2014
We have a few items of square-ish containers available at supermarkets which seem to be even better than Tupperware. Don't have any in the caravan, where we only use zip-lock bags, and cant remember what they're called.
Dunmowin said
09:11 PM Aug 1, 2014
All my fridge/freezer/storage containers are décor. I like that they are modular (important in my caravan pantry). Freeze well, fridge well, seal well - have not had any leaks in three years.
Have a few systema (NZ brand) and locklock (Engle brand), but prefer the décor due to their 'stackablity'
I use zip lock bags for freezing meat, bacon sausages etc, but I am very aware that they do develop "leaks" so don't use them for liquids.
Glenelg said
09:34 PM Aug 1, 2014
Got zip lock bags and the hand tool at caravan show in adelaide yesterday $99.00
hako said
10:39 PM Aug 1, 2014
We use zip lock bags which we place in an old tupperware base which is oblong with no lid - basically any old container will do. Place this in the freezer and when frozen remove the frozen zip lock bag from the container and it will stack easy now it has flat sides. Repeat as required.
Vic41 said
01:32 AM Aug 2, 2014
KFT wrote:
What ever happened to Tupperware?
I remember it used to be the bees knees
frank
It is still around and has a lifetime guarantee on most of its products, however some only have a limited guarantee if marked with a "Q".
A few years ago when I volunteered at Salvoes, we'd get requests for broken Tupperware containers (we had plenty). Apparently people bought them and then went to a Tupperware party and claimed them under guarantee.
Vic41 said
04:18 PM Aug 3, 2014
That's a bit rich Denis, but I suppose they have to live up to their reputation.
A neighbour of ours claimed on one of theirs, not sure if they contacted Tupperware direct or one of their reps though.
Dunmowin said
08:45 PM Aug 3, 2014
I currently have a small cap which is broken, The whole product is not longer made, so I get a whole new/similar one. My niece in Brisbane is a dealer and is organising it for me.
Recommendations please for some durable wet food containers (soups, stews, casseroles) that can go into the deep freezer and dishwasher. Ones that will seal reliably. About 400ml to 1.5 litre suit me.
Recently I did the big replacement with Systema clip locks but some leaked cold stew.
Friends from overseas recommend Rubbermaid unreservedly, but these are scarce locally, or Glasslock as the new healthier alternative (pyrex with plastic lid, not great for use away from home).
Any GN tried and tested options?
Zip Lock bags. I use them for everything from soup and casseroles to cake and biscuits. I use them at home and on the road. Best thing since sliced bread!
Yes, I use the odd few ZipLock and have some pea and other soups in them at present. They are great for travel.
I'd like to get some solid containers though, home base use.
I remember it used to be the bees knees
frank
Supposed to be OK in the top shelf of a dishwasher. Apparently not in the dishwashers I have owned over the years though. Mine warped the lids.
Outside of very few items, one being the seasoned Bedourie, if it doesn't fit and survive the dishwasher it goes into the bin.
All my fridge/freezer/storage containers are décor. I like that they are modular (important in my caravan pantry). Freeze well, fridge well, seal well - have not had any leaks in three years.
Have a few systema (NZ brand) and locklock (Engle brand), but prefer the décor due to their 'stackablity'
I use zip lock bags for freezing meat, bacon sausages etc, but I am very aware that they do develop "leaks" so don't use them for liquids.
It is still around and has a lifetime guarantee on most of its products, however some only have a limited guarantee if marked with a "Q".
See; http://www.tupperware.com.au/product-gallery/product-guarantee
A few years ago when I volunteered at Salvoes, we'd get requests for broken Tupperware containers (we had plenty). Apparently people bought them and then went to a Tupperware party and claimed them under guarantee.
That's a bit rich Denis, but I suppose they have to live up to their reputation.
A neighbour of ours claimed on one of theirs, not sure if they contacted Tupperware direct or one of their reps though.
I currently have a small cap which is broken, The whole product is not longer made, so I get a whole new/similar one. My niece in Brisbane is a dealer and is organising it for me.