(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best food storage & organization sets

DOPNYC's Guide to Proofing Containers

For The Beginner

As a beginning pizzamaker, being able to see the underside of the dough is invaluable.

https://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php?topic=21449.msg216567#msg216567

Posting photos of the underside of the dough hasn't become much of a trend here on Reddit, but I'm hoping that it will become more common, because it's a great way for beginners to troubleshoot balling and proofing issues.

Before we jump into my recommendations, let me share some traits of a good proofing container

1. Wide- the wider the better, because the wider your container, the less contact the dough will have the sides, which will give you a prettier rim/less pitting. Those quart soup containers that you get from the restaurants? No.
   
2. Shallow-ish. As you get into pizza, you're going to want to entertain, that means multiple dough balls, and, if you're going to fit them in the fridge, you want to be able to stack them. 2.5 inches is typically tall enough, although if your container is especially wide, you might be able to go smaller than that.
   
3. Round. Square containers make square doughs, and, when you go and stretch them, they fight to form square pizzas. The only exception to this would be a square or rectangular container that's wide enough so that the dough never touches- it would have to be very wide, though.
   
4. Clear. Obviously.
   
5. Smooth- any kind of ridge on the bottom or the side of the container will have a tendency to grip the dough and make the container harder to wash. A little bump is not the end of the world.
   
6. Almost air tight. Dough releases a miniscule quantity of gas as it ferments. If your container is air tight, eventually the pressure will build, the lid will pop, and your dough will dry out. Dried out dough is very bad and will split when you go and stretch it.
   
7. Plastic. Plastic is a little better than glass, since, assuming it's lightweight, it will allow the dough to be more responsive to temperature changes- changes going into the fridge and coming out.
   With this in mind, here are some clear, and some clear-ish options.
   
   A wide glass bowl with plastic wrap
   
   As long as the bowl is clear, and has the right proportions, this may be the least expensive option of all, because you might already have a glass bowl lying around. The plastic wrap is not ideal, though, because, as I mentioned before, your container can't be airtight, so you don't want the wrap to pop from the pressure. The normal procedure for plastic containers is to take a pin and prick an extremely small hole in the top. This isn't as easy to do with plastic wrap, as the hole in the wrap tends to want to open further as the wrap is stretched.
   
   https://www.walmart.com/ip/Glad-Food-Storage-Containers-Big-Bowl-48-oz-2-ct/24689293
   
   The bottom on these is textured, but you should still be able to see what's going on with your dough. The big downside to these is the size. If you're making about a 12" pizza or less, great, if not, I'd go with something else.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6017397-Simply-Store-Storage/dp/B000LOWN3C
   
   Still a little small- maybe good for up to 15" pies, but no bigger. Glass is not ideal, but, if worse comes to worse, you can just leave your dough out longer to warm up.
   
   https://www.walmart.com/ip/Rubbermaid-TakeAlongs-15-7-Cups-Serving-Bowls-2-count/17331745
   
   Way too tall, but readily available an not that expensive. The bottoms have a similar cloudiness to the Glad containers above. Not ideal, but should still allow you to see what's going on.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Plastic-Storage-Container-1777163/dp/B016QQ2JUK/
   
   Remember what I said about rectangular containers being okay as long as they are wide enough? These are 16.6 x 11.3 x 3.5 inches. 11.3 should be sufficient for up to about 15", but larger dough balls might start creeping up the sides.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/Tupperware-Round-Cupcake-Keeper-12-Inch/dp/B00GS8AD0K/
   
   At a little less than 12" wide and 2.75" high, and a perfectly clear and almost perfectly smooth base, this could be, imo, the rolls royce of beginning proofing containers. But it's also a whopping 22 bucks. If you go this route, you might get only one, and then go cheaper with the other ones.
   
   Look Around for Something Else
   
   I've devoted maybe four hours, total, looking for proofing containers online and in stores. There's obviously more out there. I've given you the specs to look for. As you go into your supermarkets or dollar stores, take a look at their disposable plastic containers and see if anything fits the bill.
   
   For the Intermediate and Advanced Pizzamaker
   
   Okay, you've made enough pizza to no longer need to examine the bottom of your proofing/proofed dough and it's now time to take the training wheels off. Here are those options.
   
   https://www.bakedeco.com/a/plastic-dough-pan-s-12232.htm
   
   https://www.bakedeco.com/a/lid-for-plastic-pizz-23564.htm
   
   These are what I presently use. I was able to find them locally at a distributor. They work very well. If they could make a clear plastic version of these, and maybe make them 20% larger (17" doughs are a tight fit), then they'd be, imo, the perfect proofing pan for everyone- beginners to advanced.
   
   https://www.webstaurantstore.com/choice-18-x-26-x-3-dough-proofing-box/40714021.html
   
   These are the industry standard dough proofing box. When you get this large, there's are logistics you have to consider due to the size involved. You can't, say, take 8 boxes, stack them, and put them in the fridge, because they will insulate the other boxes and take a long time to chill. Pizzerias will fill these with dough balls, cross stack them so that the dough is exposed, and then place them in the walk in until they are chilled.
   
   These come in different gauges and can vary in quality from brand to brand. Check the reviews to make sure you're getting a quality box that will last you a long time. NEVER use a metal utensil for removing your dough, as the metal will scratch the plastic.
   
   I measured one brand of these in person, and it came to 27.5". My refrigerator opening is 27" wide. If you go this route, make sure you have a refrigerator that can accommodate them.
   
   Remember what I said about square proofing containers? Well, these are obviously very large, but you should be careful about having your dough balls touching, since encroaching balls will create a square edge. For Neapolitan, this is pretty common, but, for NY, you want to try and keep the dough ball round. This will limit the number of dough balls you can fit in these, but, you can still use these for NY.
   
   https://www.amazon.com/DoughMate-Artisan-Dough-Tray-Kit/dp/B00449IEM4
   
   These are the smaller version of the tray above. If you're doing Neapolitan, and are comfortable with square-ish pizza, then these might hold more than a couple dough balls, but, for NY, with that 11" width, I'd only use them for one ball. Considering the price, that, imo, rules them out.
   
   https://www.bakedeco.com/a/dough-retarding-proo-1491.htm
   
   In NY, these are pretty much standard. These will stack nicely with the plastic ones above, and they're a little bit deeper than the plastic ones, allowing for slightly bigger dough balls- such as 18" skins. I've not seen this tested, but longer fermentation generates acid in dough, which may react with the aluminum, so, for this reason, I tend to gravitate towards plastic. But this is probably a little overly paranoid, so if you feel comfortable using these for multi-day ferments, go for it.
   
   https://www.pizzamaking.com/forum/index.php?topic=14506.msg320560#msg320560
   
   http://www.pmq.com/May-June-2004/Whats-With-the-WoodDough-Boxes/
   
   This is super advanced pizza making. Wood proofing boxes (or wood liners for plastic boxes). The wood will naturally draw moisture from the surface of the bottom of the dough giving you a crispier crust. If you're running a professional operation, expect the health inspector to have a fit. The two links that I've provided are both dated and may provide inaccurate info. If you go this route, do a LOT more homework- AND report back here! :D
   
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   A final note... These containers are constantly changing. The disposable containers are always being redesigned- usually for the worse, and the companies offering these types of containers rise and fall. 15 years ago, the plastic dough proofing pans that I use didn't exist. Where I am getting at? This list is liable to change- and most likely sooner rather than later. If, on your travels, you come across a viable option, please, drop me a PM. Thanks.

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:

• Month 1: This doesn't meet your doesn't-need-to-be-cooked guideline, but it's a really solid start to bulk up on available calories and requires minimal cash and effort, so it's going in anyway. Ignore it if it's not for you.
  
  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).
  
  
• Month 2:
  
  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.
  
  
• Month 3:
  
  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.
  
  
• Month 4: This is probably more what you were looking for.
  
  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.
  
  
• Month 5:
  
  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.
  
  
• Month 6 and Beyond:
  
  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.

For the second week in a row the wife pretty much planned the menu. She chose a couple of old low-cal favorites, and a some new stuff she found on Pinterest throughout the week.

Ham Wraps - An easy portable little snack/meal and one of the wife's favorites. It starts with 8oz of low-fat cream cream cheease. Add in a bundle of diced green onions, some chopped ham slices, and a tablespoon of worchester sauce. Mix by hand, and smear 1/7 of this mix onto a low-cal tortilla.

Caloriess: 178

Cauliflower Casserole - A returning dish from last week that the wife absolutely loves. It smells like a loaded baked potato, and the wife confirms that it tastes the same as well. This week I doubled the batch which gave us more meals, and a bigger portion for each. We made 8 of these.

Started by chopping up 2 heads of cauliflower and boiling them til tender in salted water (took about 15 minutes). Rinsed until chilled, and then broke them up by rubbing between my hands. Put this in a casserole dish, and add in 8oz of low-fat cream cheese, 1 cup of low-fat sour cream, 1/4 cup of parmasean cheese, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, and 1 bundle of chopped green onions. Stir it up, and into a 350 degree overn for 15 minutes.

Calories: 152

Chicken Salad - 1 can of Swanson cooked chicken, 1 tablespoon of Light Miracle Whip, 1 stalk of celery finely chopped, about a tablespoon of chopped yellow onion, and a healthy dash of Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning. Not sure what the wife's plans are for this one (normally eats with Baked Lays, but I think she's eyeing some crackers this week).

Calories: 150

Quinoa & Black Beans - A new dish the wife picked out this week. Mexican is her favorite type of food, and this dish provides the flavor and plenty of stomach filling potential with a low calorie count.

Started by dicing a yellow onion, and sweating it in a little olive oil until they just start to develope some color. Then added in 1 can of low-sodium black beans, 1 can of diced tomatoes, 1 can of diced green chiles, 1 3/4 cup of vegetable broth, and 3/4 of quinoa. Simmer for about 20 minutes, and then remove from the heat and let set for a while. Scooped 1/5 of this mix into a meal prep container, and we've got a healthy portion for not a lot of calories.

Calories: 235

Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing - Salads are key to making this process work. My wife likes to eat a lot of food, and pulling that off on a diet means you need a big meal that's extremely low-cal standing by for emergencies. The wife tends to get bored easily though, so each week we try to find something to change it up a bit.

The salad was extremely simple. 1/2 of a bag of salad mix into a Chinese soup container, 1/4 of a cup of pre-cooked chicken strips. The dressing this week was the "something different". It was 1/4 cup of Dijon Mustard, 2 tablespoons of Light Miracle Whip, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Whipped together, and then portioned out in a little container I picked up off of Amazon.

Calories: 101

Pork Chili - This week's big soup was my pork chili. It's tasty, low-cal, and full of protein, which is important for me as much as I've been working out.

It started by slow-cooking a 3lbs pork tenderloin overnight in the Crock-Pot with some garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder smoked paprika, and 2 chicken bullion cubes. I set it on high for a few hours, then once it came to a boil I dropped to low heat and let it cook overnight.

The next morning I roasted a bag of little tri-color peppers and 4 pablano peppers for about an hour at 450 degrees. Then wrapped in foil to let sweat, and then peeled them and rough chopped. These went into my 3 gallon soup pot with some chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoke paprika, and red pepper flakes. Let this simmer for a bit, and then deglazed with about 1/2 of a Yuengling Lager. Then added 3 cans of tomato juice, 3 cans of chili beans, and let this whole mix come to a boil. Then I shredded the pork tenderloin by hand, added it to the chili, and removed from the heat. Let it set for an hour, and then enjoy.

Calories: 155 for an 8oz bowl.

Bonus Meal: I'm working out a ton, and don't care about calories. By biggest struggle at this point is actually getting enough food to keep myself going, so I've started making some breakfast sandwhiches for myself. It's an everything bagel topped with 2 scrambled eggs, a turkety sausage patty, and a little cheeze. Microwave these for 90 seconds, fipping half-way through, and they make a great little protein filled way to start the day.

Gear: When I picked up the new dressing containers this week it occurred to me that I've never done a write up about any of the gear that I use. This might prove useful, so here's the list.

Prep Containers: Just some basic 2 slot prep containers I picked up off of Amazon. I've bought about 30 of these so far, and been pretty happy with them. One of my orders came in with half of em broken, but a quick call to their customer service got it fixed. I figured the items weren't expensive enough to be worth their trouble getting shipped back, so I told them "refund half of my money and we'll call it even", and they agreed.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I97JQ28/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Chinese Soup Containers: These actually started with me just reusing some actual soup containers from a chinese restruant, but they proved useful enough that I started buying my own. My "big soup of the week" tends to be eaten for dinner, so these don't get used for soup. Instead we've found that they make great salad bowls.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M9Z4SV6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My New Dressing Containers: Dressing a salad more than hour in advance will lead to be a big nasty wilted mess. I bought these so that we could pre-portion the dressing and drop it in the salad bowl each week. On weeks where we make the Pizza Lunchables they'll also make great pizza sauce containers. Thus the reason I bought 8 of them.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XS2SHQJ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Usually every morning before hiking I'll clean my feet (making sure there's no debris), then rub a little Hike Goo all over them -- I've never had a blister since I started doing this ritual. I usually repackage it into a GoTubb, and the small (0.4 oz) is good for 5-7 days for me.

https://www.amazon.com/HikeGoo-Blister-Prevention-Specifically-Formulated/dp/B008RCIPH8

https://www.amazon.com/Humangear-GoTubb-3-Pack-Small-0-4oz/dp/B00667E2H8/

Actually, looking back on that Denali trip -- I forgot I did also bring Rocky GoreTex socks. I wouldn't bring them for most trips, but I really liked having those in some areas of Denali -- it's less about keeping your feet dry, and more about keeping glacial silt out of your shoes, which is super fine and tends to get in everything. And the nice part about those, unlike waterproof boots, is you can take them off, wash them, and easily dry them, and put them back in your pack when you're not walking in glacial water.

I made some notes after the trip if you want more details:
https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/hiking-in-denali-in-june-debating-shoes-vs-boots-and-tarps-vs-tents/
I had a real hard time finding good advice from an ultralight perspective when planning that trip, so I'm happy to help if I can.

The Polychrome Glacier area (Mt Geode) was really beautiful, was well worth a couple days there. And the area south of Eielson visitor center was really nice, and so open and varied -- seems like you could spend a week or two just exploring that (especially you can go to the edge of the glaciers there). The third area we did was on the north side of the road, I think it was polychrome mountain -- that was less memorable for us, but we never got further than ~1 days walk from the road, and it seemed like things might have opened up into something more interesting if we'd kept going.

I doubt you can go wrong anywhere though :)

I know you said something about salads not filling you up. This is troubling because either one of two things is happening to you. 1) You are not really burning fat instead of carbs because the combo of healthy veggies and meat/fat isn't filling you up. or 2) You are making really lame salads. Let's assume 2 and fix the problem!

Mark Sisson (yes I'm a really big fan of his) has a giant salad every day for lunch and I tend to also because it's so easy, so versatile, and so Primal! You can literally put whatever you want in it so you don't get bored, and it's basically just the combo of whatever greens you want, topped with sources of other healthy vitamins/minerals, protein, fats, and flavor! And, if you have a decent-sized salad with enough in it, you'll get full/bored long before you run out. If you're not, then ADD MORE.

Here is Mark's article about some classic recipes (including a video for his "two minute salad", another article discussing the "create your own salad adventure" concept, and one for 10 DIY dressing ideas. There are also tons of recipes on the site if you get bored.

My advice? Prep work! Buy enough tupperware to last you an entire week: put the salad greens (and any dry-ish veggies that won't get weird) in a big one, and then use little ones for different toppings, or combine the toppings into one (depends on what you're putting in it), then use a small one for dressing. Grab one set each day. Done. Or, you can get compartmented containers to do this all in one container. I have this and it works nicely (you can freeze the green thing so it keeps your salad cold without a fridge).

So yeah, I'd really lean to that. Otherwise, your options are leftovers, or just collections of meat/veggies that aren't a salad (here's another cool freezey container I have and like, and one for soup that stays warm). Again, regardless of what you do, prep work makes it much much easier. Make it for a whole week, and then you don't have to worry about scrambling and compromising later.

Another (last) thought, you mention the "snacking on non-paleo snacks". Grok didn't eat constantly; he ate a meal and didn't eat again til the next. If you are an efficient fat-burner (as all us Primal/Paleo folks work to be), you won't really get so hungry in between meals anymore. The snacking, then, really is more of a function of either dehydration or boredom. I'm not sure if this applies to you, but it certainly did for me, so I just wanted to throw it out there as something you might want to examine. And/or get yourself some fairly non-perishable Paleo-approved snacks to keep around (fruit, nuts, jerky) so that you don't have to turn to the other stuff. But, like I said, one of the awesome things I've encountered from this process is not having to carry a snack anymore. Not messing with your glycemic loads means you can keep a fairly even-keeled system all day without worry about suddenly getting hungry and needing a snack.

Ok, seriously: last bit of advice... read Paleo/Primal blogs! I get tons of ideas from that about how to fine-tune life as well as tons and tons of recipe ideas so I don't get bored. My favorites?

• Mark's Daily Apple
  
• Everyday Paleo
  
• TGIPaleo
  
• PaleOMG
  
• Paleo/NonPaleo
  
• Paleo on a Budget
  
• NomNom Paleo
  
  Each of these has its own angle and awesomeness that it brings to the table. Yes I listed a lot. However, they post with different frequencies and with different intensities, so it's really not much to keep up with. I use Google Reader to subscribe to them all and then I can read it all in one place. It works pretty well for me!
  
  I know that was long, but i hope it helped :)

Rice will poke holes in your bags. Most dry stock like beans and rice do just fine in a mylar bag. We put 30 lbs at a time in 5 gallon mylar bags inside food grade 5 gallon buckets with gamma seal lids. They stack and hold a lot. Easy to carry and the gamma seal lids for ease of portioning. We also tape an unused razor to the underside of the gamma lid to open the bag if needed.

In the past we vac sealed small amounts (2 - 3 US LBS) but quickly upgraded and I'll tell you the rice will not stay sealed.

We seal Fels-Naptha to keep it fresh and water tight. We do the same for washing soap. One bar of favorite soap on top with one clean wash cloth. We vac seal meats for the freezer and the normal uses but for the most part I would stay away from dry goods like beans unless you are a single prepper, then that might just be the best way...except rice and spikey pastas....just don't waste the bags!

Also if you are going to vac seal, we use a FoodSaver brand vac seal and it has done literally thousands of heat seals and around half that in actual vac/seals. You heat seal the one side first then the other side is where it sucks air out then seals when the air is expelled. 2:1

The bags on the other hand we purchase from a vendor on Amazon. The rolls do not fit in our vac sealer and have to be cut by hand, however the difference in price per foot is worth it for us!

Good luck! Well done thinking of your future and taking action!

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 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!

My experience, been prepping meals for few years:
Pyrex glass containers are the best, clean and healthy, however, they are heavy to pack around.
Next I tried both these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01535KBSC/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017QN8SNE/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Both were bad for me. The black ones are too bulky and don't keep closed very well (leaks). The 'bento' style, I tried two brands of this style, lids and containers warp and soon don't fit each other.
Now my alternative to the glass ones are https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014CT9HI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And they hold up decently well. In fact, I've had pretty good luck with rubbermaid containers of this design. Note that the ones I linked are still a little big for normal portions.
If you don't mind the glass weight, the Pyrex are wonderful (and no silicone to pull out and clean) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CFMTV/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Best prices can be found at Wallmart, in the large assorted pack for under $20.
Good luck, hope it saves you money!

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

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.

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

I almost missed it! I've got a few upgrade from my last post! Here is my gear.

From left to right:

• Bodum Bistro - Got this guy at the famous JCP Bodum Sale. For the price, I've been very happy. I'd like to upgrade but can't justify the purchase at the moment.
  
• Hario Skerton
  
• Aeropress
  
• Bialetti Moka Pot - 3 cup
  
• Melitta pour over
  
• Grosche York 350 ml french press
  
• 2 Oxo pop airtight containers - I love these and recommend them highly
  
  What's next you ask? Well with my neck paycheck, I'm buying the following:
  
  
• Bonavita Variable Temp Gooseneck
  
• Chemex
  
• This Digital Scale
  
• Clever Dripper (maybe)
  
  Any recommendations for other gear? Specifically, scale recs?
  
  Edit: Added Amazon links for anyone interested.

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!

Hi back. It is pretty overwhelming at first! I recommend getting the Monash fodmap app. It seems pricey for an app, but it is a lifesaver while you're trying to learn the diet. For me, I just tried to pick some foods in each food group that I could eat to replace what I used to eat. The biggest trouble for me was dairy, wheat, and garlic/onions (garlic and onions are everywhere!). Here's a general list of things you can eat to get you started.

Grains: rice, sourdough/gluten-free bread, gluten-free pasta

Dairy: lactose-free milk, lactose-free yogurt, hard cheeses in small amounts.

Veggies: leafy greens (minus savoy cabbage), carrots, potatoes, zucchini, green beans, tomatoes

Fruits: strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwis, grapes

Meats: Any meat not pre-seasoned or soaked in some sort of stock

Seasoning: tumeric, ginger, chipotle chili, soy sauce/tamari, green onions (green parts only), garlic-infused oil, herbs

It's cheaper to make your own sauces, but if you're really stressed about cooking times, I really like most of fodyfoods.com sauces and seasoning. I also like their granola bars.

I recommend making time to make 2-3 giant meals for the week, and eating leftovers for lunch/dinner. Here's a few recipes I like:

https://www.fodyfoods.com/blogs/low-fodmap-recipes/one-pan-cheesy-beef-pasta

https://www.fodyfoods.com/blogs/low-fodmap-recipes/chicken-rice-bake

https://alittlebityummy.com/recipe/en-us/low-fodmap-hawaiian-toastie/

http://www.lifeandthymez.com/sesame-chicken-spinach-jasmine-rice/

http://blog.katescarlata.com/2015/02/22/maple-garlic-glazed-salmon/

Taco Salad: 1 lb browned beef with homemade/fody taco seasoning, lettuce, crushed fritos, chopped bell peppers, cheddar cheese, rice, tomatoes, cilantro, lactose-free sour cream (for leftovers, keep the fritos separate until you're about to eat)

Here's a cooking book that has a lot of quick recipes (make sure to use the type of salt and pepper recommended, or your food will be bland):

https://smile.amazon.com/Low-FODMAP-Diet-Beginners-Soothe-Recipes/dp/1623159571/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1526237102&sr=8-3&keywords=the+low+fodmap+diet+for+beginners

Here's the tupperware I use that stacks well in the fridge for leftovers:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I97JQ28/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hope this helps!

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)

I really like these Rubbermaid containers. I don't use the tiny size, but for the others, having only 2 lid sizes and then different depths is a fantastic solution to this problem. I use the small/shallow for leftover ingredients, the small/med and small/deep for my small lunches, and then the large/shallow, large/med and large/deep for leftover meals of varying sizes. Since they're available on Amazon, you should be able to get them no matter where you are, and it seems like Rubbermaid will be around for a while. Plus, everything fits into two neat stacks in my cupboard, because all the lids snap together and the containers fit into one another.

edit: correct sizes

you can also get them in smaller sets of only large containers

or only small containers

or even glass!

Ice pack is the best way to go. I bought this awesome lunchbox on Amazon, its made by "Fit Fresh". Comes with two separate 1 cup containers, and an ice pack. I've been using it for months now and it doesn't leak. Its great because you can bring a few different types of food- I put veggies in one compartment, brown rice in another, a chicken or tuna sandwich in the third- or some variation of that. Some days just cram the whole thing with whole-wheat pasta with chicken and veggies.

Anyway, I'm not really trying to sell you on this specific lunchbox, just saying you can find some pretty awesome lunchboxes that will allow you to bring different kinds of foods without them mixing, and keep them cold for a few hours until lunch. There are also some for salads, with compartments to keep wet mix-ins and the dressing until you can combine it all at lunch.

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.

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!

If you want something designed to hold decks/cards, then BCW cardboard boxes would definitely be my go-to:

I bought like 10 of these and they are fantastic for holding cards.

But if you want something that would be easier to find locally and right, I might try a plastic bin with a lid. They can be found at any Walmart/ Dollar Store and they're cheap. They can fit inside a backpack and if they break, they're easily replaced:

Something like this, (obviously not this one, because $15 bucks for a crate this small is crazy!)

I bought two of these which really help with lunches: http://www.amazon.com/Fit-Fresh-Reusable-Containers-BPA-Free/dp/B000FNCS5M/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1407948317&sr=8-7&keywords=fit+fresh+lunch (You can grab some for cheaper at wal-mart I believe)

I fill the bottom up completely with lettuce/carrots/other dry toppings. Then I fill up each of the top two with chicken, turkey, or other protein (sometimes both). Then I'll take a smaller container and fill it with a cup or two of brown rice, quinoa, or whole wheat couscous. I prep the three containers on Sunday night, and take them to work on Monday morning. When it's lunch time, I'll mix the protein and a half a cup of whatever grain I chose into the salad. It's simple, easy, and I don't have to worry about bringing my lunch in every morning. :)


This week I went with more of a Mexican salad that was a little more complex than I usually do, so I brought in little snack baggies in as well.

• 10cal - Lettuce
  
• 115cal - Baked Chicken (with lots of spicy seasoning)
  
• 55cal - 1/4 Cup Black Beans
  
• 55cal - 1/8 Cup Cheddar Cheese
  
• 8cal - 1/4 Cup Green Peppers
  
• 13cal - 1/4 Cup Shredded Carrots
  
• 8cal - 1/4 Cup Tomatos
  
• 114cal - 1/2 Cup Brown Rice
  
  
  ~378 calories
  If you like dressing (which I don't)... salsa would probably taste delicious in this!
  
  
  

I doubly recommend the digital kitchen scale & Cook's Illustrated cookbooks. I also recommend:

• Sideswipe blade if she has a KitchenAid mixer
  
• silpat mat
  
• no-knead bread cookbook
  
• gift certificate to Container Store or Amazon so she can pick out some new bulk food storage containers (I happen to be partial to these OXO ones)
  
• gift certificate to Penzeys Spices
  
  If money is no object, how about a promise to a romantic dinner for 2 at a top rated restaurant like Per Se?

What we do is pack 2 meals per vac bag & then freeze immediately after cooking (well we let them cool down a bit, but no more than it takes for us to cook the other meals).

We'll pull out 48-72 hours of meals at a time (typically 48 hrs) to let it thaw a bit before cooking them just because it sucks to have to wait 5 minutes to have them reheat. We typically don't pull more than that, though, so it shouldn't be an issue. Our freezer ranges from -18C to -15C so it's kept well below food safety issues. If we're putting food in the fridge, we don't vacuum save those - we just put them into glass tupperware. We bought two packs of these: http://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Storage-Container-22-Piece-1865887/dp/B00U1CANAY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458500284&sr=8-1&keywords=glass+store+containers

The small glass ones are perfect to portion out a side and meat for lunches for work. Bigger ones are perfect for 2-3 meals if we make soup.

We definitely make sure everything is fully cooked before freezing, which helps food illness issues.

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.

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:

1. I studied epigenetics as part of my undergrad thesis and have become very paranoid of plastics, particularly here in the US where it's been proven that making money is more important than producing a safe product. Heated plastics can and do leach chemicals that affect genes within your body. Those genes may not impact you but may impact your offspring. There is a ton of evidence for this in humans and the animal world. Just because it's BPA-free does not mean it is created using safer materials.
   
   
2. They're actually really sturdy and after 3 years of daily use I have yet to have a breakage.
   
   
3. When you want to, you can cook in them. Just this week I baked enchiladas in the dishes, cooled on the stove, then refrigerated. I've also done personal pizzas cooked in there, pot pie etc.
   
   
4. I'm pretty sure my initial purchase cost for my set of 9 was under $30. Literally use them everyday $30/1095 and counting.
   

Boveda sucks up water soluble terps. It's a horrible thing to use, but it's got all the mind share.

The best technique I've found is using a salad saver, and putting just about 10 ml of distilled water in the bottom chamber. Put in a dark cool spot for 12 to 24 hours. Also seal the salad saver itself.

The idea is to find the right amount of water, so that it's all evaporated by the time you get the RH that you want.

I got in to growing just so I could press at peak freshness. Now I'm breeding the best pressing strains that I've found and making my own hybrids.

Shameless IG plug.

To go with your pizza peel, do you also have something to bake the pizza on, such as a kitchen steel or pizza stone or at least an Air-Bake pan? (I use the "natural" aluminum Air-Bake pan, rather than the non-stick version, because I cook at high temperatures; it looks ugly after getting a brown patina of olive oil baked onto it from many uses, but it's cheap and works for me:)

https://www.amazon.com/Airbake-Natural-Large-Aluminum-15-75in/dp/B000063SKQ/ref=sr_1_3

When it comes to Dutch ovens, I prefer a big oval one because mostly what I use mine for is baking loaves of bread in rectangular pans -- a medium-size loaf pan fits inside big oval Dutch ovens. But if you plan to mostly use your Dutch oven on the cooktop, then a circular one might be better. (You can still bake round loaves in a round one, on a piece of parchment.)

And you can never have too many baking trays (large and small) for things like cookies!

Do you have a big spice rack and some empty spice jars? Your collection of store-bought spices is going to grow and grow as you do more cooking, and empty jars are wonderful for making your own seasoning/spice mixes.

I use a ton of plastic deli containers -- they're sold as disposable, but you can wash and re-use them several times before you recycle them. They come in cup, pint, and quart sizes that all share the same lids. (Some brands are dishwasher-safe and can even be microwaved.) They're so much cheaper than proprietary food storage products like Rubbermaid/Glad/Tupperware, and you never again have to worry about which lid goes with what container. These are similar to the ones I use:

https://www.amazon.com/DuraHome-Containers-Leakproof-Container-Microwavable/dp/B075X416X8/

(I haven't used that brand -- I got my deli containers for free at the bulk food store.)

I love it! I'm ordering some today!!! Thank you!

This is what I use for my lettuce and it works great! Also! Don't forget to use smile.amazon so you can donate, a very small amount, to your favorite charity!

I'm not the OP but I'm pleased to share the bowl that I bought:

Pyrex (6017397) Simply Store 7-Cup Round Glass Food Storage Dish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LOWN3C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_WKOrtjMAbIYVa

It's a great size for making small dishes, or rice.

Don't forget to put a cup of water in the bottom of the Instant Pot.

> Has anyone used those small, timed lockboxes to supplement self-control with any success?

YES. This shit is fucking amazing:

• https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Safe-Locking-Container-Height/dp/B00E92JXHG/
  
  Honestly, this should be part of harm-reduction 101. IMO, it's as important as having a milligram scale when dealing with potent addictive substances.
  
  It's not perfect, but it helps so much. It's saved me countless times from redosing addictive benzos and stimulants. I've got my entire stash locked up right now... (8 hours remaining).
  
  At first you get pissed off, "why the FUCK did I lock it for so long?", then the next day you're like, "thank god I didn't keep redosing".
  
  You get used to it. Just make a habit of always locking it up after dosing, even if you think you don't need to.
  
  I was thinking about making a detailed post about my experiences using one of these things. I might do it later. Anyways, I highly recommended these boxes.
  
  Edit: One hexen-specific tip is to weigh out your dose, lock it up, and THEN take your dose. Because it's a lot harder get yourself to lock that shit up after you're high and immediately fiending for more. Or if you do plan on redosing, lock it for 90 minutes or whatever your desired redose interval is.

I was a daily smoker for around a year; currently down to about once every 2 weeks.

The thing that worked for me was a time-lockable safe (This is the one I got). I'd get high and then lock all of my weed in there for some amount of time. I started out setting it to 2 days, then 3, then a week, etc. Doing that, I was able to build up discipline for keeping sober. Eventually I didn't need to lock it at all during the week; just over weekends I've decided to remain sober. I'm hoping to soon get to a point where I don't need the safe at all to make good choices about when to smoke.

Good luck!

Looks awesome! Check out these containers I got off of amazon, the lids fit all 3 sizes and they’re used in professional kitchens and delis. Non BPA, microwave, freezer and dishwasher safe! You could also get some bento boxes but these deli containers are awesome for more than just meal prepping 👍

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075X416X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_QKnRDbB9CJNKB

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

That is GREAT info! Thanks for sharing!

I've looked it up and was wondering if these are the ones you are refering to? Do you happen to know if they are BPA free? Also, do know if the compartments seal off from one another or is there leakage between them?

Sorry to ask so many questions, but I'm always interested in alternatives.

Got one of these to test drive. Its pricey and feels like overkill, but it's certainly quality and might fit you better than it fits me.

http://amzn.com/B000FNCS5M

edit: a word

Hospital buddies! I'm getting my kidney taken out toward the end of the month and will be in the hospital for maybe 5 days. I decided to get squeezy bottles and tiny tubbies.
I plan on putting my powder cleanser in the tub, but now I'm thinking I need to get cleansing wipes if I can't get out of bed the first couple days. I'm going to decant my toner, hydrating lotion, medium lotion, and sleeping pack into the squeeze bottles. It would probably be better to keep our routines to a minimum because we're gonna be in too much pain to do a long one. I'm thinking about bringing a sheet mask or two just in case I need to distract myself I guess.
As for hair... I just donated 19" and most of my hair is buzzed now haha. If your hair is long and gets greasy pretty quickly like mine did, get some dry shampoo and keep your hair up with those claw clips. It sucks being in pain AND feeling grimy. Oh! I guess you could use cleansing wipes for your body, too.
Anyway, best of luck on your surgery! We got this!!!

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.

When trying something new I only buy a gram. If its my fav and usually in in stock I buy up to an eighth cause weed will dry out pretty quickly.


But then I discovered https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H1F20AU.

So last week I bought Costco ounce of my fav strain for $180 and split it with a friend $90/$90 for 14g each. What I normally pay $40 for an eight I am now paying $22 in bulk cutting my cost in half!

This is what I use: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00H1F20AU/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_236_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GPHJM2Y1J68FEB3VC47Z&dpPl=1&dpID=61TYlYlvPvL

It's got a humidity pack too so it keeps your flower fresh. Had it for 2 years now, replaced the pack twice. It's super durable and keeps the smell in great.

These are what I use. They are dirt cheap and come in segmented and non-segmented versions (I much prefer the non-segmented I've found, because sometimes the different Items don't fit correctly, plus it all comes out the same anyway). You can clean them in the dishwasher fine, they freeze well, and they hold a good size meal perfectly.
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-TakeAlongs-Rectangle-Storage-Container/dp/B0014CT9HI
https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-TakeAlongs-Rectangle-Storage-Container/dp/B000RNH9C2

Just be humble and ask, they're probably really friendly. Ask the roasters what they suggest. Always good to go local and fresh. Get an airtight canister for your beans, the bags that some roasters put their beans in don't last long. I have one of [these] (http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Rectangle-2-Quart-Storage-Container/dp/B000VJ7C2E/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1325304776&sr=8-2), for my beans. Make sure whatever you buy has been properly degassed, or been 'rested' for 24 hours.

Check out Fit and Fresh brand lunch containers. When I worked outside the home, this is the type I had. Everything always stayed nice and fresh. For a while, I also had a Mr. Bento. It was really good but tedious to clean.

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.

Here is a link to small containers which will nonethess hold a few hundred .38 Special for instance: http://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-18038612-Flip-Clear-12-Pack/dp/B005H3GAM2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1462983113&sr=8-1&keywords=B005H3GAM2

And here is a link to larger containers: http://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-18058606-Large-Clear-6-Pack/dp/B005KBKSZQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=arts-crafts&ie=UTF8&qid=1462983187&sr=8-1&keywords=B005KBKSZQ

These containers are not made as sturdy as they used to be years ago, but they still work fine for brass.
One very nice feature is that the lids are attached, so you can't lose them.

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.

Technically, yes.

I'll admit that I pull chicken from the fridge and put it in my baggie to eat throughout the morning. I would be more concerned since your are starting with warm chicken your food is starting out in the 'danger zone'

I would recommend cooking a big batch of chicken at the beginning of the week and then put it in the fridge. Take the cold chicken each morning and put it in something like this that has a reuseable ice pack and is BPA free.

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.

They look like Oxo Pop Containers to me - OXO Good Grips POP Container Rectangle - 1.4 L, White/Transparent https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000VJ7C2E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_dptQAbDQB5FSZ

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.

It dried out: probably you have to put the plastic wrap better, or maybe the dough stayed too much in the fridge: even if well protected the dough won't stay fresh forever.
I suggest to buy a bowl or a glass container with its own lid. Something like that for example http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000LOWN3C/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1452188001&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=Glass+Bowl+lid&dpPl=1&dpID=31QzIjZ6ElL&ref=plSrch

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.).

I believe Cubans like to be around the %65 mark. I started a tupperdor recently with these 3 products and it's working out great..

Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Container, Large, 9.6 Cup, Clear 1991158 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JCNEJVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Qj-LDbMRTKMCA

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_Ik-LDbHPA1BEJ

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_el-LDb9K3MND1

BPA free, microwavable, easy to clean, not too expensive, and come in assorted compartment styles but still remain stackable and easy to store.

Link

added more rice, canned goods and water to the stores.

cleaned, sharpened and oiled all my pocket knives and multitools. I have decided to add this to my ANNUAL checklist. So ever year between Christmas and new years I will give all my sharps the once over.

Storage containers seem to be on sale for this week at Home Depot, I bought a stack of flip top containers and some of the clamshell shoebox sized.

Started organizing the work bench using Sterilite Flip Top Shoe Boxes - also have one each for batteries, candles, rope, zipties/bungees etc... unlike other boxes these tops latch a little better.

It is!! It was kind of pricey, but definitely worth it. We initially bought it to wean ourselves off weed, since that was not only expensive but also led to eating a ton of cookies (and like...other things). Now that we no longer need it for that, we just use it for the cookies :p
Link to the one we have:
Kitchen Safe: Time Locking Container (White Lid + White Base) - 5.5" Height https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00E92JXHG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_tcfPAbNK945A4

I grind all mine up and store it in these.

CVault Humidity Control Airtight Stash Container by FreshStor, Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1F20AU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_S0mvzbJ515N24

Makes it super easy to prep bowls. Just scoop out what I need and snap lid back on.

Spinach salads with bell pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, craisins, walnuts, and blue cheese crumble. Raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing is my preference.

Quinoa salad with chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, chopped parsley. Dressing is basically just fresh squeezed lemon juice and garlic.

Mandarin chicken pasta salad = farfalle, chicken, spinach, mandarin oranges, red bell pepper, sun dried tomatoes, shaved carrots, sliced almonds, and chopped green beans. I use ken’s sesame ginger dressing for this one.


Here is the link to the glassware from Amazon!

[5-Packs,36 Oz]Glass Meal Prep... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMRFZ9S?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share


Edit: also featured are cups with raw almonds and banana chips. Awesome snack combo if you haven’t tried. I bring some every day.

Yep! They are awesome, just picked them up off Amazon. Link

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

[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.

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

Amazon sells a nice Rubbermade set.

I picked up the 22 pc set when it was on sale for 35$. Can confirm food is stays more fresh compared to the old plastic ware, and reheating is a lot easier.

These are what you want. My best purchase of 2019
DuraHome Food Storage Containers with Lids 8oz, 16oz, 32oz Freezer Deli Cups Combo Pack, 44 Sets BPA-Free Leakproof Round Clear Takeout Container Meal Prep Microwavable (44 Sets - Mixed sizes) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075X416X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_drAJDbFGYS678

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

I dunno what you consider expensive, but I got these last year, and they've worked great.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I97JQ28/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like those containers! I might have to some up.

I use the small GoTubbs and I like them. They're good for thicker creams (face moisturizer); I read reviews that said they're not good for liquids or thinner lotions (which totally makes sense).

How about the CVault containers? Also available on Amazon, so local shipping. The have these packs that keep your bud at optimal RH which is very nice.

https://www.amazon.ca/CVault-Humidity-Airtight-Container-FreshStor/dp/B00H1F20AU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1501116194&sr=8-1&keywords=cvault

Hey that looks pretty good for a first attempt! You're definitely on the right track. If you're not aware of it, you should follow the Tonkotsu recipe in the side bar (link). It's incredibly informative, and if you follow this recipe, you'll make a killer tonkotsu.

In regards to what you've specifically pointed out:

• The broth will be just super porky water without a satisfying taste. The point of the broth is to provide the soup, body, and mouthfeel. All of the flavor comes from the tare, which will provide it's own flavor and also enhance the porkiness with its salt & umami content. You should boil the bones for at least 12 hours
  
• After removing the solids, reducing the liquid by 1/3 is probably a good guideline. If you want to get it exactly right, get a refractometer and reduce the broth until you get about a 9 brix measurement
  
• Let the liquids cool down to room temperature. Then you could store the broth in any plastic container (like deli containers) in the fridge for 3 days or freezer for 6 months. Tare shouldn't be frozen but you can store in the fridge for 3 months or so
  
• The ratios for ramen are dependent on your recipes, but a general guideline is 1.5 cups broth, 3 tbsp tare, 1 tbsp aroma oil

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!

clear plastic shoe boxes, added bonus you can actually see what's in them. There are many types and different lids, etc.

http://www.amazon.com/Sterilite-Large-Flip-Top-Storage/dp/B005KBKSZQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1458871703&sr=8-6&keywords=clear+shoe+box

Dang, just leaving it out caused that much odor? Yeah I'll probably just take the stash with me at first, but maybe if I ever picked up a spray like ozium that would cover it in the future.

This is what I'm using for storage: https://www.amazon.com/CVault-Humidity-Airtight-Container-FreshStor/dp/B00H1F20AU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1502002987&sr=8-3&keywords=cvault

It comes with a little humidity pack thing, so that should prevent the drying out (or becoming too humid), right?

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.

Get a Cvault,replace the humidity pack with some 500cc Oxygen absorber packs. The Cvault is stainless steel so it stays pretty cool by itself,on real hot days just throw it on top of some ice if your worried. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H1F20AU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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

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

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

I would use a little jar. Something like this. Easy to find at places like Target, just look in the travel-size toiletries section.

I use this lettuce keeper and it works great! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000OUY2QO/ref=sxts_bia_sr_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1496932293&sr=1&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2973120562&pd_rd_wg=XErRp&pf_rd_r=GXJPJ3TG4JXFFHB6AFHP&pf_rd_s=mobile-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=9701&pd_rd_i=B000OUY2QO&pd_rd_w=D5xZw&pf_rd_i=lettuce+keeper&pd_rd_r=8FDX7VRSGBKN906FFT80&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65

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.

1. Sawyer water filters are really cheap yet can filter an immense amount of water: http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-Filtration-System-Single/dp/B00MPH1LU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413472747&sr=8-2&keywords=sawyer+one
   
   
2. You can store bulk grains and beans cheaply to provide a large amount of emergency food using Mylar bags and oxygen absorbers along with 5 gallon buckets. These are what I got: http://www.amazon.com/10-2000cc-Oxyfree-Absorbers-Dehydrated-Storage/dp/B001Y0Y8C6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1413472777&sr=8-2&keywords=mylar+food+storage
   
   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.
   
   
3. A crank flashlight with USB power, only $15: http://www.amazon.com/American-Cross-CLIPRAY-Charger-Flashlight/dp/B003BYROUQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413472929&sr=8-1&keywords=crank+usb+flashlight . Alternative power flashlights are always good and USB power to devices could either merely convenient or a life safer.
   
   
4. You can convert any trashcan into a rain barrel for much cheaper than buying one using a kit like this: http://www.amazon.com/EarthMinded-RBK-0001-DIY-Rain-Barrel/dp/B005CJFBJE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1413473011&sr=8-1&keywords=rain+barrel+kit
   
   
5. Buy some heavy duty plastic sheeting and Gorilla tape for general purpose use too. They aren't expensive and can be used for so many different things.
   
   
6. With Ebola prep being something to consider now go and get a Flu shot. The symptoms are almost the same as Ebola (until Ebola gets really bad at least) and if the outbreak gets bad in the US you wouldn't want to have to go to the doctor to find out if you've got it or not. They are free if you have insurance and you can get them at most pharmacies.
   
   
7. Find out what food crops grow well in your area's soil type and start experimenting with your own garden. Seeds are cheap and it is better to have a garden established before you need it to grow emergency food.
   
   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.

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.

Get one of these. I've stored kale for close to two weeks before, works really well (takes up a good deal of space in the fridge, though).

The thing I use most is a 7 cup Pyrex dish with lid. It fits perfectly in the 6Q, and it fits 2 cups of rice cooked. With the lid, it can go right into the fridge.

https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6017397-Simply-Store-Storage/dp/B000LOWN3C

I wash the kale after buying it, use a salad spinner to make sure it is fairly dry, then I put it in a plastic bag with a paper towel or two. That seems to keep it for awhile. I also sometimes use my lettuce keeper which works even better. http://amzn.com/B000OUY2QO is the one I use.

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.

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

I use the Tubbs, not the Toobs. The small size of the GoTubbs is about the size of the caps on the GoToobs, and holds 7-10 days worth of toothpaste easily. Generally within that time frame I can top of my supply if needed. I can't imagine needing to carry 1.25 oz of toothpaste - it's one of the few things that can really be found anywhere.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00667E2H8/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

I would not fund this. The product already exists. I have one and it works great for self bondage.
www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Safe-Locking-Container-Height/dp/B00E92JXHG

DuraHome Food Storage Containers with Lids 8oz, 16oz, 32oz Freezer Deli Cups Combo Pack, 44 Sets BPA-Free Leakproof Round Clear Takeout Container Meal Prep Microwavable (44 Sets - Mixed sizes) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075X416X8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2A08Bb6NV3HKP


There are a bunch other like these

http://www.amazon.com/Debbie-Meyer-5127799-GreenBags-20-Pack/dp/B00I4V1U06 these things are absolutely amazing for any type of vegetable

Works well. This is the one. Quite sturdy actually.

See how it goes for the week. Thanks for asking.

My husband had similar issues re: lunch in the workplace. What we did is to buy an insulated lunch bag, freezable ice packs and several plastic tupperware style boxes with a lock lid, [similar to this[(https://www.amazon.com/GR-Kitchen-Airtight-Storage-Container/dp/B01KMSHYQ2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1486165797&sr=8-8&keywords=plastic+lock+lid+lunch). They come in varying sizes, and you can find them at Target, Walmart, etc. and you can get more elaborate designs like this one that has multiple compartments. Look for bento style lunch boxes, there are tons of options.

A typical lunch might be tortilla roll ups, which are just tortillas spread with cream cheese, ham, lettuce, salami, whatever you want, then slice into bite-size wheels. Other additions: small container of cottage, fruit, hummus + carrot sticks, sliced up cheese with crackers and summer sausage, peanut butter with crackers, edamame (boiled soy beans), a hard boiled egg, roasted almonds/nuts, pasta salad... We aim for small things he can graze on that are okay at room temperature. In the past, he's also taken a smoothie (yogurt, frozen fruit, oatmeal, flax seed, honey) in an insulated cup.

I was using an aluminum cake pan which has been quite useful but I'm concerned about the aluminum getting in the food and rotting my feeble brain. I've also tried a Pyrex glass bowl, but it doesn't hold quite enough.

Thanks for the suggestion.

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

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!

Make your own frozen dinners

Frozen Assets on Freezer Meal Containers


Rubbermaid Carry A Long Containers


Microwave divided plates with vented lid, dishwasher safe set of 4, Set of 8

I found that cbd made me want the real thing. Perhaps, the .03% of thc in the cbd was enough to spur my desire for more? I use this for cutting back https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E92JXHG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and I use it for extended breaks.

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.

[for storing salad] (http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-LKS-06-Lettuce-Keeper/dp/B000OUY2QO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=19QJF66EPM1P3&coliid=I2S0U1BWJPBOUF). Yay that is so exciting ready for A whole new you

If you want a good lockup tool, you could use this timer lock

https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Safe-Locking-Container-Height/dp/B00E92JXHG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1542191256&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=kitchen+timer+lock&dpPl=1&dpID=31l5mJyKk4L&ref=plSrch

Thanks for the quick reply! So essentially this for the absorbers/bags plus the buckets?

I deleted a few Kindle titles and moved some maybe items to my private WL a couple of days ago. The oldest item removed was from last year.

Travel item.

u/bludart

Thanks!

For completeness: he also gets regular pellet food twice a day. Greens are usually after, basically whenever we get around to pulling them out of the fridge. We have a very useful container for the greens, basically this.

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!

I recommend these buckets. These lidsand these Mylar bags.

Probably too expensive, but might be a good investment for when your kids get phones and what not too.

https://timelockingsafe.com/

Better choice - https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Safe-Locking-Container-Height/dp/B00E92JXHG

My parents have the same ones. Here ya go :)

Rubbermaid divided containers

For anyone curious, here is the Amazon link

Here is a similar, cheaper option

In case anyone was following this thread. I bought this thing http://www.amazon.com/Prepworks-Progressive-LKS-06-Lettuce-Keeper/dp/B000OUY2QO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1394787636&sr=8-1&keywords=vegetable+storage
and my sprouts are looking good after 5 days in the fridge. I also started using a salad spinner after de-hulling to get them dry.

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

2 Compartment Meal Prep Containers - Certified BPA-free - Reusable, Washable, Microwavable Food Containers (7 Pack, Two Compartment, 28 Ounce) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I97JQ28/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_op08ybXV59KPE


Edit:
Oops. The ones in the picture are actually these:
Freshware 15-Pack 2 Compartment Bento Lunch Boxes with Lids - Stackable, Reusable, Microwave, Dishwasher & Freezer Safe - Meal Prep, Portion Control, 21 Day Fix & Food Storage Containers (25oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIINCRS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_oq08ybBXH706V

[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 luv these glass containers

Also these rubbermaid ones are good for snack prep

What about something like this?

They look like Pyrex dishes.
rectangle
and
round

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.

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'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 ;)

Breaking the vacuum, as described in the comments above, should help a lot with spillage.

And as for sealing, I find it much more convenient to use a plastic airtight container (the kind you might keep flour or something in). Here's the one I use. Here’s the one I use.

This can also be a help:

https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Safe-Locking-Container-Height/dp/B00E92JXHG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502737827&sr=8-1&keywords=time+lock+safe

An odd thing that would improve my life, lettuce keeper on my house and home list. There's a fruit and vegetable keeper on the same list. I really hate to throw away food, but I don't have great luck with lettuce keeping.

Sort my priorities! I also love when people have prioritized wishlists.

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 you want to be able to eat a variety of foods, freeze in smaller portions. I got these for soups and stews to freeze in 1-2 serving increments and these for dishes that weren’t cooked yet so they could go straight in the oven.

Not really your point, and pretty off topic, but awhile ago I realized I had a cabinet full of mismatched takeout containers and random tupperware. Finally said fuck it, threw it all in the trash and got two sets of this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U1CANAY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Now nothing stains, everything matches, everything stacks. Anytime I finish my takeout, I throw the empty containers into the trash or recycling bin. Never again will I spend five minutes on the kitchen floor just to pack leftovers or lunch.

I highly recommend doing this. So many people store garbage in their cabinets to save money and end up wasting time and energy instead. It's not worth the trouble that comes with storing cheap tupperware

I like the OXO Pop containers:

http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Rectangle-2-Quart-Storage-Container/dp/B000VJ7C2E/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1456956725&sr=8-3&keywords=oxo+pop

You can use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Safe-White-Lid-Base/dp/B00E92JXHG/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1537879566&sr=8-2&keywords=timer+lock+box

We like Debbie Meyer Green Bags. Rinse and dry after each use and they last for a while.

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

+1 for the CV jars!!! Keeps all my nugs fresh and hides the smell

[Amazon - $23](http://www.CVault.com/ 373748670089 Humidity Control Airtight Stash Container by FreshStor, Small https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H1F20AU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Ha-SBb40QVS5W)

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

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.

For inside, this works great - Oxo Sealable Container. I use two - one for accessories and one for product. They do well to contain odor.

For public use, it's trickier. My impulse is to suggest "don't do it at all", as the police can be far from understanding and it may just not be worth it. That said, keeping it in a baggy, perhaps double or even triple bagged (the extra bags do help), may do the trick. Just make sure everything gets sealed properly.

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

[ Green bags] http://www.amazon.com/Debbie-Meyer-GreenBags-Freshness-Preserving-5127799/dp/B00I4V1U06

Well that didn't work the way I wanted

> What’s there to prevent or learn for her?

One mediation might be a lockbox with a timer on it. After reading these Ambien stories, I will definitely have one around if there is any risk of amnesia with a medication.

I use these for cooking up things that I want as leftovers. And these for regular leftovers. They stack and clip together so it's easier to store. These were on sale at Walmart for $10 last time I was there.

The Sterilite ones listed below are awesome but mine discolred and the lids are hellish if they warp at all. The Costco kind even have "write on" tops so you can label them.

It's something I have flirted with, but I'm too impatient and my SO is too lazy to stick with the regimen needed to make it work.

Doing it by yourself could be easier since it's just you and your keyholder source to keep you honest about your time in chastity. Some people get time-locked containers (like this one) to keep the key away from themselves.

That sense of powerlessness is heady stuff.

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 have good luck with the plastic containers but I also bought a kind of Tupperware thing that has a compartment for water and a little vent, plus which veggies/fruits should have water or the vent open.

Mines sort of like this but it collapses for storage

I have this kind: http://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-6021224-Storage-10-Piece-Clear/dp/B00005B8K5

I use one of the pyrex storage bowls. https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-Simply-Store-10-Piece-Storage/dp/B00005B8K5

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.

Will this work?

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https://www.amazon.ca/Pyrex-Storage-7-Cup-Round-Plastic/dp/B000LOWN3C/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1540672892&sr=8-2&keywords=pyrex+7+cup

You mean the vegetable rot accelerator? Get this and this. They really work!

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

This thing changed my life - https://smile.amazon.com/Kitchen-Safe-Locking-Container-Height/dp/B00E92JXHG/

I don't keep binge food in the house. The second I start thinking about going out and buying some, I lock my wallet up in here until the stores are closed.

I mean did the link work?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E92JXHG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1524054964&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=time+safe

Get one of these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00E92JXHG

Pyrex 3-Cup Rectangle Food Storage (Pack of 4 Containers) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJILWQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Ae4jDbN3T7ZZ3

https://smile.amazon.com/Pyrex-Rectangular-Container-18-Piece-BPA-free/dp/B0157G34AY

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JCNEJVQ/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_O7QkDbNY6G7C6

Here.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01JCNEJVQ

This.

>Durahome food storage container

Give it a shot and report back.

https://www.amazon.com/DuraHome-Containers-Leakproof-Container-Microwavable/dp/B075X416X8

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

I'm not sure but it kind of mimics this lettuce keeper which worked wonders for me.

I'd recommend 1) getting some help because kicking addiction on your own is incredably difficult, and 2) getting one of these to stop the binging. This is going to suck. It will be ok.