Reddit mentions: The best serving dishes, trays & platters
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1. DoughMate Artisan Dough Tray Kit
- Professional quality, heavy-duty, light-weight, and durable. Made of Super High Impact Copolymer Polypropylene.
- Kit includes two dough trays, one lid, and one DoughMate plastic putty scraper
- Interlocking so that each covered tray is air-tight.
- Fits into most standard home refrigerators. Check measurements to be sure.
- 17.75 x 13 x 7 inches (total kit dimensions) / 16 x 11 x 2.75 inches inside each tray
Features:
Specs:
Color | White |
Height | 7 Inches |
Length | 17.75 Inches |
Size | One Pack |
Weight | 5.5 Pounds |
Width | 13 Inches |
2. Norpro 3 Piece Stoneware Stay Cool Warm Dip Server Set, 1.5c/12oz, White
- Holds 1.5 cups/360ml
- Keeps hot or cold dip at the perfect temperature. Simply fill the base with ice cubes or hot water and the removable inner bowl with dip.
- Perfect for parties, potlucks, picnics and everyday snacking
- Cover, store and keep fresh in the fridge.
- Hand washing recommended
Features:
Specs:
Color | White |
Height | 6 Inches |
Length | 6 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | November 2004 |
Size | 1.5c/12oz |
Weight | 2.6 Pounds |
Width | 6 Inches |
3. Pro-Ject: Acryl-It Platter Upgrade
- Pro-Ject: Acryl-It Platter Upgrade
Features:
Specs:
Height | 0.3 Inches |
Length | 12.1 Inches |
Weight | 1.984160358 Pounds |
Width | 12.1 Inches |
4. The Original Miracle Thaw Defrosting Tray
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 8.99999999082 Inches |
Length | 14.9999999847 Inches |
Weight | 2 Pounds |
Width | 2.99999999694 Inches |
5. LA JOLIE MUSE Nut Bowl Snack Serving Dish - Ceramic Squirrel Stand Candy Dish for Pistachio, Peanuts, Edamame
- ★ARTISTIC DESIGN - Our classic squirrel-shaped candy snack holder has been exclusively made for your pursuit of luxury. Subtly glazed to a high finish. The classic white bowl is ideal for both everyday use and special occasions.
- ★SNACK HOLDER ON ANY OCCASIONS - Perfect squirrel bowl for sharing nuts, candy, pistachio, chocolate, and snacks at Christmas, birthday, tea or drinks party, celebration, or any other entertaining decoration.
- ★MEASUREMENTS - Diameter: 6.3"; height: 4.7".
- ★HANDCRAFTED - Each piece has been handcrafted so there might be some slight imperfections on the ceramic surface and the presence of kiln marks of 'glaze pops' can sometimes occur on hand-made porcelain products. Quirks and slight color variations are normal but will not affect the use performance and delicate cute appearance of the product.
- ★CARE INSTRUCTION - Do not dish wash it due to its irregular shape; do not microwave it due to its thickness variations.
Features:
Specs:
Color | White |
Height | 8.1 Inches |
Length | 7.8 Inches |
Size | 6.3inch |
Width | 6.5 Inches |
6. Prepworks by Progressive Collapsible Cupcake and Cake Carrier, 24 Cupcakes, 2 Layer, Easy to Transport of Muffins, Cookies or Dessert to Parties - Red
- Easily transport tasty treats with this collapsible cupcake carrier
- Holds up to 24 cupcakes, a 10-inch layer round or 9-inch square cake
- Extra-tall tiered cupcake tray
- Collapses to 1/3 original size for compact storage
- Deep holes to avoid tipping during transport
Features:
Specs:
Color | Red |
Height | 0 Inches |
Length | 0 Inches |
Weight | 3.1305641204 Pounds |
Width | 0 Inches |
7. Chicago Metallic Professional 6-Shell Baked Taco Rack, 15-Inch-by-7-Inch, Grey, medium -
- CREATE THE PERFECT HARDSHELL TACOS: The Chicago Metallic Taco Rack can used to bake the perfect homemade corn or flour tortillas and can also be used to serve fresh made tacos.
- SUPERIOR HEAT CONDUCTION AND EVEN BAKING: This pan is made from heavy-weight aluminized steel for superior heat conduction and even baking.
- NON-STICK COATING: This taco rack is silicone based and has a non-stick coating for ease of baking and clean up.
- MEASUREMENTS: This taco rack can bake up to 4 shells at a time; measures at 15" x 7".
- DISHWASHER SAFE: This pan is dishwasher safe, however hand-washing is recommended to extend product life.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Gray |
Height | 3.75 Inches |
Length | 15 Inches |
Release date | June 2005 |
Size | medium |
Weight | 2 Pounds |
Width | 7.25 Inches |
8. New Star Foodservice 28010 6-Piece Fast Food Tray, 12 by 16-Inch, Assorted Colors
- Set of 6 Color Fast Food Serving Trays, Black, Brown, Green, Red and Orange
- Durable plastic construction, lightweight for easy carrying
- Polypropylene Tray Commercial quality can be used in restaurants, food shops
- Textured surface helps hide scratches and provides extra grip
- Hand Wash Only- To preserve quality, this item should only be hand-washed and sanitized.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Multicolor |
Height | 1 Inches |
Length | 16 Inches |
Size | 12 by 16-Inch |
Weight | 3 Pounds |
Width | 12 Inches |
9. Prepworks by Progressive Collapsible Cupcake and Cake Carrier, 24 Cupcakes, 2 Layer, Easy to Transport Muffins, Cookies or Dessert to Parties - Red - In Amazon Frustration Free
- VERSATILE PATENTED DESIGN KEEPS BAKED GOODS FRESH: Easily transport tasty treats to any party! Our Collapsible Cupcake Carrier holds up to 24 cupcakes, a 10” (25.4 cm) layer round or 9” (22.8 cm) square cake
- TIERED CUPCAKE TRAYS: Cupcake trays fold up and nest inside the cake carrier, which collapses to ⅓ its original height for compact storage and the tiered cupcake tray is extra tall to allow for heaps of decorative frosting
- EASY TRANSPORT: Best of all, the trays feature deep holes for cupcakes so they won’t tip over while transporting and finger recesses for easy removal without getting hands messy
- MULTI-FUNCTIONAL: Collapsible lid features a carrying handle for easy transport; Remove cupcake trays from the carrier to reveal the flat base with built in slicing guide for serving layer cake
- LARGE CAPACITY: Remove cupcake trays to accommodate layered-round and square cakes measure 5-Inch high when collapsed; BPA free tested, patented, hand washing recommended
Features:
Specs:
Color | Red |
Height | 6 Inches |
Length | 16.1 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 24 Cupcakes, 2 Layer |
Weight | 1.47 Pounds |
Width | 16.1 Inches |
10. Fred DINNER WINNER Kids' Dinner Tray
- EAT, PLAY, WIN!: In order to woo your picky eater you need a great game plan. DINNER WINNER turns mealtime into a fun board game. It is a healthy race to the finish where a special covered treat awaits!
- NUTRITION MADE EASY: Each DINNER WINNER tray provides eat-as-you-go action that helps even the fussiest eaters make it though a meal. The tray divides into eight portions, with an extra covered portion for dessert.
- SAFE & TRUSTED: You can trust the Genuine Fred brand to deliver safe products made from quality materials; DINNER WINNER is constructed from 100% virgin melamine that is BPA-free, certified food-safe, phthalate-free, and dishwasher safe!
- GREAT KIDS GIFT: DINNER WINNER features amazing, bright, and exciting illustrations by Ralph Cosentino with multiple themes to match anyone's personality!
- AWARD WINNING: DINNER WINNER has been awarded the 2016 Family Choice Award and the 2016 National Parenting Product Award!
Features:
Specs:
Color | Dinner Winner |
Height | 1 Inches |
Length | 1 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Dinner Plate |
Weight | 1 Pounds |
Width | 1 Inches |
11. Funwares NACHOsaurus Dip and Snack Dish Set
- KIDS AND ADULTS: The ultimate chip and dip set for children, teens, and dino lovers of all ages brings a roaring good time to taco night or any meal or snack time.
- LITTLE KIDS LOVE IT: If your children are picky eaters, take the stress out of mealtime with a fun dish for kids! Nachosaurus also holds veggies, crackers, dips, candy and other snacks.
- CONVENIENT TACO SERVING TRAY: Every snack lover will adore this fun kitchen gadget, and you can also use for dinosaur themed birthday parties, Taco Tuesday Nights, or just to bring fun to meals.
- GREAT GIFT: Perfect for kids and adults that are looking to add a bit of fun to the dinner table!
- COMPLETELY FOOD SAFE: Our products are made with safe materials that are 100% Food-Safe & BPA-Free. We test all of our Funwares to ensure they meet or exceed current safety standards.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Green |
Height | 4.5 Inches |
Length | 9 Inches |
Number of items | 2 |
Size | Chip & Salsa Bowl |
Weight | 0.36 Kilograms |
Width | 4.25 Inches |
12. Prodyne Appetizers On Ice with Lids, 16", Clear
- Keeps appetizers chilled over a bed of ice
- Includes lids to keep the cold in and the bugs out
- Great for entertaining all year long
- Made of durable crystal clear acrylic
- 16-3/5-Inch wide by 5-inch high
Features:
Specs:
Color | Clear |
Height | 5.25 Inches |
Length | 16.75 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 16" |
Weight | 4.2 Pounds |
Width | 16 Inches |
13. Prime Products 13-9003 Utility Tray
- Country of origin : China
- Package Dimensions : 15" L x 9" W x 2" H
- Package weight : 0.8 pounds
- Model number : 13-9003
Features:
Specs:
Color | Brown |
Height | 1.5 inches |
Length | 14.5 inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | May 2012 |
Weight | 0.9 Pounds |
Width | 9 inches |
14. Organic Bamboo Tea Serving Tray - Rounded Edges - 11"x5.5"x0.6" - 1 Piece
- MULTI-FUNCTIONAL SERVING TRAY - 1 Piece - Great serving tray for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and any other types of foods! Perfect for serving appetizers, snacks, and drinks at parties or any other occasion! Looking to make a charcuterie platter? This serving tray is perfect for making a beautiful charcuterie platter! Also works great as a vanity tray, decorative tray, entryway tray, bedside table tray, coffee table tray and much more!
- RAISED DESIGN - Edges of the serving tray have a raised design to prevent spillage and drips. Perfect for adding style to serving breakfast in bed, wine, tea, appetizers, or any other food items. This bamboo tray can also help keep your small things organized so you can find them easily when you need them.
- DIMENSIONS - This beautiful serving tray measures approximately 11" x 5.5" x 0.6" with rounded edges. The interior dimensions of the serving tray are approximately 10.37" x 4.8" x 0.44". Measurements may slightly vary due to the manufacturing process.
- PREMIUM BAMBOO - Our serving trays are constructed from all-natural organic bamboo. Bamboo is a more renewable and durable material compared to other materials. Only food-safe, formaldehyde-free glue is used in assembly. No dyes or stains are used, color is permanent and will not fade or wash out.
- EASY TO MAINTAIN - Simply wipe with a damp cloth to clean the serving tray. We do not recommend placing this in the dishwasher nor microwaving because it will dry out the bamboo and cause it to crack.
Features:
Specs:
Color | Brown |
Height | 0.59842519624 Inches |
Length | 10.99999998878 Inches |
Size | 11"x5.5"x0.6" - Rounded Edges |
Width | 5.49999999439 Inches |
15. Lipper International 8865 Solid Bamboo Wood Serving Tray, 19.75" x 13.75" x 2.25"
This solid bamboo wood tray is perfect for serving or as a lap traySturdy construction with built-in handlesMade from bamboo wood, a natural and renewable resourceIncludes: 1 solid bamboo wood tray - NOTE: Accessories shown in image are not includedDimensions (W x D x H): 19 3/4" x 13 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Specs:
Color | Bamboo Wood |
Height | 2.25 Inches |
Length | 13.75 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 19 3/4" x 13 3/4" x 2 1/4" |
Weight | 3.49 Pounds |
Width | 19.75 Inches |
16. CTG Focus Auto Automobile Swivel Tray, 9.5 inches, Grey
- Fit type: Universal Fit
- Package Dimensions: 16.53 L x 9.84 H x 19.48 W (inches)
- Package Weight : 0.7 pounds
- Country of Origin : China
Features:
Specs:
Color | Gray |
Height | 9.84 Inches |
Length | 9.5 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | October 2017 |
Size | Automobile swivel Tray 9.5 inches Grey |
Width | 5 Inches |
17. Funwares TriceraTaco Ultimate Dinosaur Stand, Holds 2, Top Rated Novelty Taco Holder
KIDS AND ADULTS: The ultimate taco stand for children, teens, and dino lovers of all ages brings a roaring good time to taco night or any meal or snack time.LITTLE KIDS LOVE TACO TUESDAYS: If your children are picky eaters, take the stress out of mealtime with a fun dish for kids! This dino also hol...
Specs:
Color | Green |
Height | 3 Inches |
Length | 10.25 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | February 2017 |
Size | Holds 2 Tacos |
Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
Width | 5 Inches |
18. Rubbermaid No-Slip Silverware Expandable Cutlery Tray Organizer, Black with Gray Base 1994522
5 different compartments to fit knives, forks and spoons; 2 extra compartments to store a bottle opener, pizza slicer and moreNon-slip bottom for better grip in drawersDurable plastic for everyday useDishwasher safe for easy clean upGray and black design complements any kitchen decor
Specs:
Color | Black |
Height | 2.4 Inches |
Length | 2.1 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Release date | March 2019 |
Size | Adjustable |
Weight | 1.01 Pounds |
Width | 2.3 Inches |
19. Winco PWBN-12B Rectangular Woven Basket with Handles, 12-Inch by 8-Inch by 3-Inch,Brown,Medium
Winco products are made to meet the high demands of a kitchenTrusted and reliableWinco products range from tabletop to kitchen utensils to food preparation suppliesWinco products are used by all foodservice and hospitality industry experts worldwideGood quality product
Specs:
Color | Brown |
Height | 5 Inches |
Length | 14 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | Medium |
Weight | 2 Pounds |
Width | 8 Inches |
20. Fred DINNER WINNER Kids' Dinner Tray, Enchanted Forest
EAT, PLAY, WIN!: In order to woo your picky eater you need a great game plan. DINNER WINNER turns mealtime into a fun board game. It is a healthy race to the finish where a special covered treat awaits! Take a culinary tour through an Enchanted Forest, eat across the seven seas with Pirates, or brav...
Specs:
Color | Enchanted Forest |
Height | 0.79 Inches |
Length | 8.27 Inches |
Number of items | 1 |
Size | 30 x 21.2 x 2 cm |
Weight | 0.5 Pounds |
Width | 11.81 Inches |
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Homemade corn tortillas:
There are basically 3 levels of corn tortillas:
Two additional notes:
Packaged yellow corn tortillas are fine, if you enjoy eating cardboard. I think they're boring & have no flavor, but they are convenient! I only buy the yellow ones if I plan on frying them or baking them into a hard shell myself, otherwise I buy the soft white-corn tortillas.
Making your own is a slight improvement. Masa harina is basically like Bisquick. To understand masa harina, you have to understand the history of the Tortilla Cartel. Read up:
https://www.tastecooking.com/the-tortilla-cartel/
The TL;DR is that the Mexican government shot themselves, their people, and the rest of the world to whom they export to in the foot with masa harina. Better than packaged, sure - but still bland. Better than nothing, I guess. Making corn tortillas is a long & time-consuming process, but the difference is you get something that actually tastes good vs. just an edible shell, which is boring.
The good news is that if you're willing to go the DIY route, there's hope! The process may look intimidating, but it's really not too bad. Here it is in detail:
https://www.seriouseats.com/2016/04/how-to-make-fresh-nixtamalized-corn-tortillas-from-scratch.html
I get both my field corn & pickling lime off Amazon. Initial cooking time (simmering the corn with pickling lime) is under an hour, and then you let the corn chill out overnight in the pot (no heat). Rub off the bran & drain using a colandar. Mix up the corn with water in a food processor, then add a bit of masa harina (yes, I know, I know, but you need it to absorb the extra moisture!) until ti turns into playdough. Create some dough balls, flatten with your press (see the flour tortilla section above), and then cook for about 30 seconds per side.
Is it worth it? I mean, that depends on you. I wouldn't go around eating homemade corn tortillas by themselves like I would with an excellent lard-based flour tortilla, but if you like flavor, then you'll taste a clear difference between homemade nixtamalized corn tortillas & pre-made ones or homemade ones with 100% masa harina. Again, the homemade procedure sounds like a lot of work, but it's really not...boil it & let it sit overnight, get the bran off & blend it up in the food processor, then flatten & cook them in a skillet. Not really any different than the no-knead bread process or any other multi-day cooking procedure, so don't be intimidated by the fact that it takes a couple days to make!
You can also buy hard-shell tacos, although I don't know what they did to the recipe, but they all seem to crack apart super easily these days. You can just as easily buy some soft corn tacos & bake your own shells. I have this taco rack for doing just that:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004R90X
That rack is also super useful for when you want to make keto cheese tortilla shells, which are stupid good: (bake flat first, let cool a bit, then drape over the rack to mold them as they cool down & harden)
https://www.lowcarbmaven.com/low-carb-taco-shells-recipe-cheese/
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Taco "shell" recap:
These are the best, as ranked by me: (in no particular order)
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We have the meats:
The meat is what makes a taco awesome. Put great meat into a delicious shell with some cold toppings & you've got it made! Barring vegetarian options & 'oddball' animals (we'll keep fish tacos & shrimp tacos out of the discussion, for now, as well as breakfast burritos, which are on an entirely different tangent, plus other stuff like goat & lamb...maybe we'll save all of those for Taco Master Class II, haha!), you're looking at 3 main meat sources:
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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
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.
Pictured is my Ortofon 2M Bronze, which I added to my setup roughly 6 months ago now. After spending half a year with it, I can confidently say it’s both the most dramatic upgrade in sound, as well as the most “sound value” per dollar spent.
I bought my Pro-Ject Debut Carbon, with the stock 2M Red and metal platter, in early 2015 and have made a few modifications to it and my set up in general since then. I was getting quite frustrated with the IGD from the Red, and wasn’t very happy with the overall sound, so I decided to move to the 2M Blue – picking up a Blue stylus for $200 (the cart body for the Red and Blue is the same so I was able to save some cash there). Around this time I also ditched the stock platter in favor of the Acryl-It for $100 (and a Pro-Ject record puck for $80). The Blue helped clear up most of the IGD issues I had with the Red, but even after getting past the “break-in” period I still felt the sound was a bit to “sterile” for my taste and began searching for the next step for a cart/stylus. I was relatively happy with the acrylic platter; my biggest desire was to help with static issues I was having and the platter upgrade definitely helped there. Not sure how much improvement in sound it made, but the reduced static and lack of need for a mat were welcomed. The record weight seemed to have helped reduce some resonance and picked up a bit of bass, and of course helped to flatten some records with minor warps. Around this time I also picked up a pack of vibrapods for ~$25; which helped further isolate the table.
So, at this point I had invested ~$400 in upgrades and was moderately happy with my sound, but was ready for a bigger jump. Enter the 2M Bronze.
I had narrowed my next cart choice down between the 2M Bronze, the AT4440mla, and a Goldring 1006. It came down to price and availability at said price, as I found an open-box (yet unused) 2M Bronze cart for $300 on ebay. A few weeks later I received it, mounted it, and was wowed immediately. Any minor traces of IGD leftover from the Blue were gone completely. The soundstage seemed wider, fuller, and more “colorful”. The music, as cliché as this may sound, sounded “musical” again. It handles surface noise like a champ, reducing some irritating pops and clicks to background noise. And on a well mastered album, it truly shines as each instrument has enough room to full breathe and be heard clearly. As time wore on and the stylus really opened up my initial excitement only grew. Now, about 6 months in, I am still as happy as I was on day 1. I’ve since sold my Blue stylus, recouping some of the initial upgrade costs.
In retrospect, I do wish I had skipped the Blue all together and gone straight to the Bronze. While I was able to sell the Blue at only a $50 loss, I just felt like it may have been unnecessary. That isn’t to say the Blue isn’t a good cart – because it is a perfectly fine piece. But it just wasn’t what I was looking for and I probably jumped the gun too early on the change from the Red. Overall, the Bronze is by far the best investment I made, followed by the record weight/acrylic platter and finally the vibrapods. Overall, I’ve put in a net $550 into my table and I’m reasonably content and don’t have any major upgrades for the table planned (the next move is either getting a second 2M Bronze when this wears out, or upgrading the table as a whole to a VPI Scout or something similar). Next up is the phono stage…thinking about adding tubes to the chain!
I apologize for the wall of text for those just looking for pictures ;-). Part of what prompted this post is simply my continued joy of having the 2M Bronze, but another was that I’ve had a few questions come in about upgrade paths and people on the fence between the Blue and Bronze (or other carts in similar ranges). So, in that second regard, I hope that helps a bit! Feel free to ask any questions about the carts or upgrades!
Edit: Bonus shot of the 2M series from Red to Bronze
Moving sale! Got fired from my job and now I'm going back home so I have a lot of odds and end type shit and some furniture I want to get rid of. Prices are fixed, but only because I'm already lowballing everything because I just want to get rid of it. I'll post pictures of the actual item based on interest.
Things I'm offloading right now:
edit: New Stuff!!
Black and Decker toaster oven. Like new, been using it for 3 months to make small batch cookies, toast sandwiches, cook biscuits, and heat up food. I think this is the model, if not exact it's near identical. Has all pans and racks, black. Goes up to 450F. $10Sale pendingA 3 foot, True Temper square shovel. Almost new, used it for work a few times. Only a couple months old. Looks kinda like this shovel. but not quite the same. Black grips instead of red. $10Sale pendingTwo boxes of nitrile rubber gloves. Large and XL. Used maybe 3 pairs of XL but both are opened. $4 for both boxes.Sale pendingThe Unthinkable. $1.Sale pendingCoffee Maker. I think it makes 4 cups, I'll have to check. It's a small one that I basically had for guests as I don't drink coffee. - $5sale pendingI needed a tray, like a Kind Tray, but for my specific stuff, and we mostly vape flowers and are MFLB users. Kind trays are pricey, but very nice. If you find one that suits you perfect, great. But for me, I had to make something.
So, there are a number of ways to get creative here.
But, I got the Seville Classics Bamboo Drawer Organizer Boxes for like $22.
To hold it all, I got the Lipper International Bamboo Solid Tray, which seems currently unavailable but there are dozens of alternate options. My tray cost $35. Just make sure to check the dimensions on your bottom tray.
Pick up some rubber drawer liners at Lowe's or Wally world or something. I used flat, solid ones inside my smaller boxes and the perforated sort for the bottom of the large tray. It looks pretty nice.
You have to get the thin Scotch double sided tape to adhere your cut drawer liners in there.
If you have an Orbiter -- and trust me, you should have! -- then you can leave the Orb in its box as shown when vaping, and just move the box around if necessary; this has turned out to be a great feature because since we started doing this, we have had zero Orb water spills! The box holds things fairly well.
Anyway, I set this up last week and after one week, I'm still happy with it and everyone thinks it's quite impressive. Hope it inspires someone else!
I've got you on this one! Make her the best gift basket ever.
I hope this helps! It's a good way to get her a bunch of gifts at once, and you can easily keep it under $100. Let me know if you need any more help :) My number is 867-5309
To add to this; it's not that metal gets colder or hotter, but that is conducts heat more efficiently. So it gets cold faster and translates that to the surrounding area.
This is why your seatbelt feels scorching hot in a hot car, it's not hotter than, say, the upholstery next to it. But it conducts the heat into your hand faster so you feel the heat instantly. Same thing with cold metal, it's not any colder than the surrounding area, but it conducts the heat from your hand away more efficiently, giving the sensation that it's cool to the touch.
Actually it's this efficient conducting that would make metal cubes in your drink less effective as well. The conductive property of metal works best when there are two extremes, and it just works too move heat from one place to another. But putting cold cubes of metal into a warm drink would just mean the cold dissipates faster, and the metal wouldn't retain enough cold to make a big difference in drink temperature.
This property of metal is actually useful in another way though; metal thawing plates are used to defrost and thaw frozen meat, and they work remarkably well. They work by conducting efficiently and bringing the frozen slab into equilibrium with the room temperature faster than waiting for the frozen chunk of meat to reach equilibrium on it's own.
So in short, metal isn't a very good temperature storage device, but it's an excellent temperature transference device.
OK, woman who has watched her share of Cake Boss here. You should go to Michael's craft store (or Joanne, I think they both carry it) and get her some Wilton stuff, they're the absolute gold standard of cake decoration. They make tons of accessories, so you shouldn't have too much trouble finding something appropriate.
If it was me, I'd put together a gift basket inside of a really nice set of mixing bowls or on top of a cake turntable (I'm assuming she doesn't already have a ton of baking stuff). Throw in a cake leveler, a good icing spatula, a decorating edge (to make little ridges in the frosting), and some decorating tips to put on pastry bags. Maybe throw in some sugar flowers, fondant, etc - whatever you think she might like. If you're splashing out on this part of the gift, a tupperware cake carrier is great for transporting cakes to parties (this one is great if she likes making cupcakes, too).
I know you mentioned that you had already looked for classes, but if you haven't checked Wilton yet, they do classes in local craft stores sometimes too, and I've heard they are great. If that's still a no-go, then this is probably the book I'd want to learn from, if you can find it locally.
Good luck, hope you two have a great Christmas!
Here goes...
I have the Pro-Ject DC Carbon (https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-Debut-Carbon-DC-Black/dp/B00IIMXATU), which is even better with the upgraded platter (https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-ACRYLIT-Acryl-It-Platter-Upgrade/dp/B0097CY4NQ).
Absolutely love it, but for the lower price-range the LP120 is where it's at if you want new. My friend has one and it's pretty nice.
As he (Serariron) said, vintage stuff is great and can be found cheap, but then you might need to worry about fixing something up or making sure you have nice pre-amps and whatnot to go with it. So for ease and cost the LP120 is really the best choice.
They're definitely adjusting their taste buds at that age. A favorite today will be tossed to the floor tomorrow. I struggle to keep my niece fed since she's so flip floppy in tastes on an hourly basis.
Does he like spaghetti with marina or meat sauce? Blend veggies in that even green ones will go undetected.
Fruit. Try fruit cups with 100% juice or puree the fruit and add it to other stuff. Also, smoothies! Call them slurpees or milkshakes.
Potatoes are no big loss, but for healthier options, bake the fries.
Eggs can be cooked into all sorts of stuff.
Pancakes were my saving grace. I made whole grain pancakes with finely shredded carrots, peas, spinach, etc. and meat of various types. They have eggs in them. I'd freeze them and grab a couple to take with us anywhere we went in case he wouldn't eat or they didn't have something he liked.
Give a wide selection and make comments about how his favorite toy loves this or that. Daddy loves, mommy loves. Etc. Oh no! You can't eat my (fill in the blank).
Color the items with food color (they make natural food colors). Blue eggs? Why not. Pink milk, sure. Get purple carrots and potatoes. Make caterpillar bananas. Get one of these https://www.amazon.com/Fred-DINNER-WINNER-Dinner-Enchanted/dp/B01D1FSJXA/ref=sr_1_10
or
these https://www.amazon.com/Qshare-One-Piece-Toddlers-Dishwasher-Microwave/dp/B06XHLS6JR/ref=sr_1_12_a_it
Use cookie cutters to cut fun shapes. Try different temperature items (frozen peas and frozen grapes).
Love me some BBQ chicken pizza. Same here! We can't go back to delivery or frozen pizza unless we are in a dough jam.
These are what we have: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00449IEM4/
They are a bit pricey but definitely worth it. We can fit 12 dough balls comfortably in them, 6 in each. They stack and prevent any air from getting in and they come with a dough scraper. Just be sure to measure your fridge to make sure they will fit!
I don't own a proper scuttle, but I do have a hot/cold dip set that does a great job keeping my lather warm.
Before I jump in the shower, I fill the bottom bowl up with hot water, set the top bowl in and fill it with hot water and throw my brush in there to soak. When I get out of the shower, I dump out the top bowl, shake out my brush, and proceed to lather up. I let the brush sit in the nice, warm upper bowl until it's time to apply more lather. Works great. Sometimes I even drop my razor in the hot water while showering so it will be nice and warm, too.
Personally, I use these:
(I use Feather blades, but that's just because I'm hardcore. Get a sampler pack and see what works best for you.)
(Though this is a great deal on a just-better-than-starter brush that's still very high quality)
(Sometimes I also use their Bay Rum aftershave. At least two straight men have told me I smell good.)
Total outlay is about $120 out the door (assuming the cheaper brush), but after that you buy blades at $0.10-0.50 per blade and a puck of soap for $6 every few months. Instead of spending 5 minutes hating shaving, you spend 10 minutes enjoying it.
I've never tried this myself, but how about a fun dinner tray like this? http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-DINNER-WINNER-Dinner/dp/B00I0VUMBI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1464894295&sr=8-1
Other tips I've heard include giving foods silly names (e.g. recently on here, I heard about asparagus as 'snozzlegrass') and putting the food on 'shared' plates between you and the kid.
Ultimately, it sounds like it's all about the marketing rather than the taste. If you can get him to see the food as special, feel like he's accomplished something by eating it, etc. then you can shift the focus away from the power struggle.
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006IW040/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1420403457&sr=1&keywords=norpro
Unfortunately it seems the price has gone up, it was only $15 when I picked it up a few days ago. I would love nothing more than one of the beautiful handmade scuttles that some of you guys have, but it isn't in the budget right now.
For anyone interested in getting a scuttle, I can definitely recommend this. It works very well.
Cream used is AOS Ocean Kelp (my favorite cream atm)
Well, my coworker tells me all the time "You're an adult!" And does not approve of my household decor or kitchen items, so I feel like this fits the bill lol.
I love dinosaurs, throw a lot of parties, and just think it'd be a kick in the pants for her to see at my next party LOL.
Thanks for the contest!
In case you aren't sure if it's a good idea or not...SILPAT.
Depends on what she likes to do... A nice cupcake/cake carrier? I have that exact one, and it is very handy.
Good quality ingredients are often appreciated! Like vanilla beans, cocoa powder, good chocolate, maybe different types of flours, liqueurs...
I'm not a pastry chef but this was a great gift:
http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-BCC-1AZ-Collapsible-Frustration/dp/B00AZSCTMO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1416051122&sr=8-5&keywords=cake+carrier
It also depends why he, "lost quite a bit of his personal equipment." It sounds like he either got robbed or sold it. Either way I'd focus more around addressing the event that caused the loss of the equipment than the equipment. If it was a robbery maybe a security camera. If he sold it or gave it away is it possible to get any of it back? A rolling pin is a great idea but getting back HIS old rolling pin might be even better.
You look lovely today!
I would really love this cupcake/cake carrier, since I love to bake and share. Cupcakes are such a pain to transport otherwise!
For the smaller item, my dog really needs a new harness, because she is a Houdini dog and keeps slipping out of her old one.
So... C'mon...gimme.
Just bought basically the same ones and added tray tables with cupholders.
They are quite sturdy. I don't think they are really FOR LIFE per say, but they are of good quality and I would expect them to last quite a few seasons, especially if they are brought inside or stored in a shed/garage.
I highly recommend them. I have enjoyed quite a few cigars and whiskeys in those chairs.
Something like this?
Like this?
yaay! Thank yoou! I did it!
sorry about the long link.. I don't know how to make it look nicer. Haha.
I still have my "Original Miracle Thaw Defrosting Tray" as seen on TV. Works great, it's aluminum with feet to allow for airflow under the platter. I put mine over the grate on an unused, unlit burner to really get some warm air flowing around it.
Yes, I get deposits so the water definitely is hard. I get spring water delivered which I could try next time to see if it behaves differently.
The dough seems really good at first, I knead by hand using the technique I saw in one of your linked videos where the guy is working clay. I knead between 5-10 until the dough "bounces" back.
I have this proofing container if it makes any difference DoughMate Artisan Dough Tray Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00449IEM4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It's not being sold by Big Hit or anything so no money goes to them tho lmao
But here's the Amazon link to it It's about $16 and has Prime Shipping~ but it doesn't come with a dome top so unless you buy something for it, it will be "Squirrel Freed From a Garden." Please if anyone buys it tell me lololol I wanna know there are other ridiculous individuals like me and what you're gonna do w it. It's in my shopping cart but I haven't purchased it yet.
Edit: I'm fairly certain this is the exact bowl but I might be wrong, as there have been multiple places cited. Lolol but what's the chances someone would copy this bowl and sell it somewhere else
Here it is!
I've only had it for a day, so I can't say how well it'll hold up, but I really like it so far. It has a lovely texture and all the rounded edges are consistent.
Just bought this: DoughMate Artisan Dough Tray Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00449IEM4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Tn0MDbVY7CN85
Tried buying restaurant official gear but realized I needed to own a restaurant to buy it. I actually do recommend these for proofing at home. They fit in the fridge and my cabinets and does the job like restaurant equipment the same.
Thank you for specifying multiple items! I couldn't pick.
6 balls around 270g each. After the 12 hour initial, bulk rise - I use this container, lightly oiled - it also makes a great cover for the intervening "stretch and fold" rest/knead periods:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005INDQSC/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_1_w
I pour it out and, using a dough knife, eyeball it into 6 pieces, trimming and weighing to get them all close. I then shape them into really tight balls using Alton Brown's method (just ignore everything else he says about pizza), i.e., gently rolling them along a flat surface until a nice, smooth skin forms.
The balls then go into a floured proofing tray (I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/DoughMate-Artisan-Dough-Tray-Kit/dp/B00449IEM4/ref=lp_8066596011_1_1?srs=8066596011&ie=UTF8&qid=1537597372&sr=8-1) for UP TO another 12 hours. You can stretch this time period for days, probably. Just pop the whole tray into the fridge.
For the Pro-Ject tables, I'd recommend the acrylic platter rather than just the mat. This one is specifically designed for these tables and looks pretty nice. I have one and haven't noticed any static issues.
Anyone use or recommend a specialty proofing container? I may just need to use better plastic wrap that actually clings better, but I was wondering if anyone used containers like this or had any other recommendations on how they proof their dough in a refrigerator.
I guess they don't make miracle thaw anymore. But you can still buy it on amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Original-Miracle-Thaw-Defrosting-Tray/dp/B00DU5ARH8
Works better than the cold water method especially for large chunks of meat or ground meats. I leave the meat in the freezer bag and lay it directly on the metal. Easier clean up that way.
And, I get the whole don't know what I want until I get home thing. I'm the same way.
Now that is something very close to the depth of my shelves, thanks!
As far as formatting a shorter link, put the link in parenthesis and put the text you want to take place of the link in brackets just before the link [Looks something like this](website link)
Here's your Amazon link
Do you think he might eat a smoothie or shake where you could hide in some veggies? That'd at least get some nutritional value into him!
We also had a lot of success with this plate with our 4 year old. It's expensive for just being a plate but it made mealtime more interesting and kept his attention on eating to get to the "prize" at the end.
https://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-DINNER-WINNER-Dinner/dp/B00I0VUMBI
And just to be clear, don't wrap the dough balls (they may not be able to expand as needed). Put the dough balls on a plate or baking sheet or something similar and then wrap that. If you wanna get real pro with your dough making, you'll wanna get something like this: https://www.amazon.com/DoughMate-Artisan-Dough-Tray-Kit/dp/B00449IEM4/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1525284555&sr=1-1&keywords=dough+proofing+tray
(could likely be found cheaper at a restaurant supply store).
HOW. ARE THESE PEOPLE. STILL IN BUSINESS?!
Also, I found a great product to go with that. BEHOLD. Because I need to stick something in my cupholder, so I can hold my cup.
Wish list: BT21xHunt Innerwear pajamas (but they're difficult to acquire TT)
Practical: BT21 merch such as plushies are available at Amazon's Line Friends Global Store
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[Ceramic squirrel bowl](https://www.amazon.com/JOLIE-MUSE-Serving-Dessert-Squirrel/dp/B01GJD5BOG?ref=fsclp_pl_dp_1) from a Run!BTS episode for the funsies! (Like a gag gift before you give her the real one haha)
it's on clearance on [amazon] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01GJD5BOG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) if you're interested in becoming trash^TM like me
Perhaps not terribly useful for you, psywiped, since it'd be a little bulky and fragile to mess about with at the truckstops, but others might want to check out this $13 dip server as a very serviceable makeshift scuttle. It's stoneware, so it will retain heat better than the metal bowl, and it even comes with a lid.
I think it's hysterical that the full 6 pages of "customers also bought" products for that bowl are nearly all shaving items.
I think has some promise as well - http://www.amazon.com/Automobile-Swivel-Tray/dp/B004E4DC94/ref=pd_bxgy_auto_img_y
Those might be custom but there are off the shelf drying racks you can buy to give you that shape, like this one.
I was actually just going to buy a 2 part dish on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0006IW040/ref=ox_sc_act_title_9?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2FP3WC79CXYXU it has shaving reviews, seems like a decent buy for something so cheap.
Like this?
https://www.amazon.com/Compartment-Condiment-Container-Removable-Capacity/dp/B01NBPCDJB/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1506786683&sr=8-3&keywords=salad+serving+container
Or
This:
https://www.amazon.com/Prodyne-AB-5-L-Appetizers-On-Ice-with-Lids/dp/B000UMK9QS/ref=sr_1_21?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1506786724&sr=1-21&keywords=condiment+serving+tray
Onto the photog
While the above image is cool, I casually present to you TRICERATACO:
https://www.amazon.com/KidsFunwares-UTU3GI0084-Barbuzzo-Tricerataco-Holder/dp/B01LZNTN8S
I've got one of these collapsible carriers. They've got two stacking tiers inside for cupcakes, and it's useful for cakes and pies too.
I am a large man so I use a Living XL Extra-Wide Zero Gravity Chair. The comfort is extraordinary. The zero gravity recline at full extension puts my body in the same position as it is when floating in water. There are locks on both sides to hold ant position in between though. The chair is very well made and the max weight of the chair is listed at 500 stationary pounds. The only problem I have ever had out of it was if I set it up on a solid surface like concrete one of the plastic feet would pop off so that thing had to get epoxied into place. The chair came with a koozie holder but I set up with a Prime Products 13-9003 Utility Tray on the side for the beer holders and tray so I have a place for my phone and other things.
Personally, I consider "rounded edges" to be a deal breaking feature for rolling trays. Trays like these that have sharp edges defeat the purpose of the tray imho, which isn't just to keep product contained but also to simplify collection/cleanup and reuse.
I strongly prefer this type of rounded design.
I use a upside down bamboo tray. It holds a big one spot underneath just fine. A spade bit makes holes for ventilation and wires. board
The platter is clear acrylic but it sort of takes on the color of the vinyl a little .
I got it at https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Ject-ACRYLIT-Acryl-It-Platter-Upgrade/dp/B0097CY4NQ
I use this one. It's very sturdy and tall enough to hold towering layer cakes, and has inserts to hold two dozen cupcakes. The lid collapses for easier storage, too.
Someone posted this the other day.
I use these..
https://www.amazon.com/DoughMate-Artisan-Dough-Tray-Kit/dp/B00449IEM4
Also went for the 3rd tray to accommodate when i make a lot of dough. Each tray will hold 6 200g dough balls with plenty of space, you can pack them in denser if you have to.
Not exactly a scuttle. This is more of a cheap man's scuttle but if you look at the comments a lot of people seem to use it as one.
nachosaurus
Ask and you shall receive
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BPBWRM1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8YqdBbCQHJZBS
http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-Piece-Stoneware-Stay-Server/dp/B0006IW040/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1348702914&sr=8-3&keywords=dip+chiller
It actually holds 2 tacos!
Link
I have Tae's squirrel nut bowl. No rl pics since I'm not home but you can get it on Amazon. I have long given up that all disposable income will be used for such ridiculous Bangtan things 😂
[AMAZON LINK] (https://www.amazon.com/KidsFunwares-TriceraTACO-Taco-Holder-Prehistoric/dp/B01LZNTN8S/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1522081384&sr=1-1-spons&keywords=TriceraTACO&psc=1)
I bought a taco mold, melted some pizza cheese mix and then draped it over them.
On the inside is some skirt steak i fried, some taco cheese, some red cabbage and a cilantro aioli.
The sauce is INSANE:
1 cup mayo
1 lime zested and juiced
a good handful of cilantro
2-4 cloves of garlic
Blend all of that in a food processor until it is smooth
edit: the only carbs i can think of in this are there from the lime juice (the juice of two limes in that sauce in the middle, so i figured it is negligible since each taco got MAYBE a tablespoon of that aioli) and i splashed the meat with some ponzu when i was cooking it.
Would this work? Not sure if it's big enough.
http://www.amazon.com/Progressive-International-Collapsible-Cupcake-Carrier/dp/B002C741M2/ref=sr_sp-atf_title_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370191602&sr=8-2&keywords=cupcake+carrier
Since there was no source, boom here it is
For transportation, you can get a reusable cupcake / cake carrier. It's more expensive, but you can use it over and over. There are tons of different sizes and options. I bought a Wilton one at Walmart in Canada for about $10.
It is annoying to store it and to carry back it home after the event though. I'd prefer getting a bunch of disposal ones too. Sorry I can't help with that :/