Comments on: Works For Me Wednesday: Containers For Freezing

By: Tricia

Tricia — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:23:03 +0000

Thanks for sharing about those!

By: Marti Miles

Marti Miles — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:56:05 +0000

I just ordered some 32 0z. desposable containers to freeze some chicken brunswick stew I am making. The site is http://www.bgreentoday.com They are biodegradable and all their products are rated as green. You might want to look into them.

By: Isabelle

Isabelle — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 12:38:16 +0000

Would it be possible to use fabric paint on a piece of masking tape to mark the container? The fabric paint (or similar product) would provide some relief for the Braille. You might only need to mark a number if you made a corresponding cross-referenced Braille master sheet with the number and menu item.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:31:34 +0000

what website did I use for what?

By: Gina

Gina — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:29:30 +0000

What website was it you used? I got redirected to a bicycle website…

By: Sarah Mulholland

Sarah Mulholland — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:51:29 +0000

I purchase my pans in bulk from a giant-online.com Great price, free shipping and I love the cardboard type lids. I can write directly on the lids what it is and instructions with sharpie (so even hubby can pop it in). Also, I can stack them right away in the freezer. I also use freezer bags.
Cooking up a storm as baby three is due in three weeks. We are really loving bulk cooking!!
I believe it is the 4 lb. Oblong I get. Perfect for my family size.

By: leslie

leslie — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 02:10:16 +0000

Amber, is it possible to use different types of containers for the different types of meals, for example, round plastic bowls for one item, square disposable gladware for another??

By: Amber H

Amber H — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:36:38 +0000

Hello,

I’m a college student who has very little time for myself, what with all of the activities I have going on, so I asked my mom about this site (she has been doing this for some time now) and took a look.

Everything looks awesome; I’m a decent cook so could even modify the recipes to make it easy for me to cook for only one or two. The problem is that I am blind.

I have no way of marking my containers, and thereofre, knowing what I will have to do to each meal as I take it out to make.

I have considered Braille labels, but I am afraid they would just come off if the packages are shifted in the freezer.

I could print a print label but still have the same problem, with the added difficulty of not being able to read it.

I could organize them in a particular way, and either remember or write that down, but again, after several days, I will not know which is which, simply because I will begin to forget what I’ve eaten. (I do good to remember what I ate last night, much less what I ate a week ago!)

Ultimately, I’m stumped. Does anyone have any suggestions?

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:11:35 +0000

Aluminum foil pans: When my husband travels, the kids & I order Pizza Hut pasta on occasion. I always save those foil pans. When friends bring pies from the store, I save the pans. I’ve ended up with quite a few extra. I’ve only bought a few over the years. Yes, I do wash them. But use them for our own freezer issues as well as making things for friends in need. Then I don’t worry about getting the pan back. If you save any you get for free & then wash & re-use, the cost goes way down, even for those you do buy. Just starting to explore this site. Hope it helps with my “evil dinner hour”.

By: Maki

Maki — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 07:50:08 +0000

Glass or Stainless steel! I have a son with special needs and many food allergies and sensitivities. He also is very rigid and has a limited diet. I no longer use any plastic. In our kitchen we use glass, stainless steel, bamboo, silicone. There are many websites with information on chemicals from plastics leaching into foods. The FDA lists plastic in food containers as a food additive!! http://www.mightynest.com http://www.lifewithoutplastic.com http://healthychild.org/5steps/5_steps_5/?gclid=CJe8guuVuqoCFQQmbAodj3-x5A

It does cost more but in the long run and health wise it is worth it for my family. (This is just my personal choice. My son is very sensitive to any chemicals.)

By: Jessica

Jessica — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 02:16:28 +0000

Look for BPA-free products which is what I am assuming you are refering too. Hope that helps. Glad now has glass pans/storage containers with lids if that helps.

By: Tricia

Tricia — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 19:22:00 +0000

Great idea!

By: Sarah Sanchez

Sarah Sanchez — Sat, 09 Apr 2011 06:19:43 +0000

On the disposable foil pans – I have been very successful finding the ones that have some holiday decorations on them for extremely cheap after that holiday! I’ve gotten some for as little as 10 cents!! When I find them, I stock up – who cares if they have jack-o-lanters or hearts or little santa clauses all over them

By: Works For Me Wednesday: Glad Ovenware | OAMC from Once A Month Mom

Works For Me Wednesday: Glad Ovenware | OAMC from Once A Month Mom — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 02:28:51 +0000

[...] very first WFMW that I wrote was on freezer containers. And guess what, today I wanted to talk to you about a NEW freezer container that I have found. [...]

By: tricia

tricia — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:49:27 +0000

The only thing I know of is some Pyrex products. Perhaps readers can chime in as well.

By: susan

susan — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:01:56 +0000

I have a brother that has Asperger syndrome. My mom froze his dinners in the slotted 3 container type plastic plates for years. I have recently heard that heating plastic in the freezer can cause a chemical reaction in the plastic that causes cancer. He just got over lymphoma of the stomach. Is there anything new on the market that will allow you to freeze an entire dinner in and then thaw and microwave? He is a creature of habit, but I don’t feel the plastic containers are safe to freeze and microwave for meals.

By: tricia

tricia — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:50:09 +0000

So sorry to hear about your mother, but what a wonderful thing that you are doing for her! As for your question – LOL – you are probably asking this question for many others. The shiny part goes down, towards the food. To keep off moisture rather than absorbing it.

By: Janet

Janet — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:58:12 +0000

Thank you so much for the information on this site. :0) My Mom is suffering from the onset of Altzheimer’s we believe, and I’ve started trying to prepare her meals in advance by freezing them. This is silly, but you know the Dollar Store (tin like) Pans you are mentioning; what side of the lid goes face up? Do you place the shiny silver side up or down? Please help. Janet :0)

By: Holly

Holly — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:20:40 +0000

I’m A gluten & dairy free vegetarian. I have found your site very helpful! I am the only one in my household who has dietary restrictions so making dishes that serve 8-10 just doesn’t work for me! I have been trying to figure out how to make and freeze dishes into single serve portions for myself. Reading through your tips and comments has helped me start planning my own version of OAMC. Thanks!

By: Melody

Melody — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 03:27:09 +0000

I am new to freezer cooking, but I just have to share the pans that I found. They are made by Glad (Glad OvenWare). They are plastic, kind of like tupperware, but different and come with a plastic sealable lid. You can freeze in them and cook in the oven them. They can also go in the microwave and dishwasher. I bought them at smart & final – (2) 9 X 11 for $3.39 or (3) 8 x 8 for $3.39. They are reusable – reviews on Amazon said that they used them for years. Reasonable price even if you give a meal away, and great price to reuse. I love them!

By: Katrina

Katrina — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 19:52:34 +0000

I just wanted to let you know that Winco carries the 8×8 foil pans 3 for .68! Makes for a good deal! They are the same brand as the ones you linked to on Amazon. Also at Wal-mart they are 3 for $1.25! I personally love throwing away my casserole dishes. I make up for it by recycling other things

By: Vicki B.

Vicki B. — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:30:27 +0000

This is the article I have been missing in order to try OAMC! I could not figure out what container to freeze everything in. I just have one loaf pan, two casserole dish, etc. Thanks so much!!!!

By: tricia

tricia — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:44:44 +0000

This question has come up a lot but, no, I have never had that problem. I have done it this way for several years.

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 19:08:26 +0000

are you keeping the tomato based casaroles in foil pans? do they end up tasing like metal? I’m not quite ready to buy into the whole OAMC theory but would like to set aside meals for when our baby arrives this winter. Planning on stealing some ideas.

By: Damsel

Damsel — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:44:23 +0000

Kathryn, I LOVE this idea!! I’ve been using some of the foil pans, and feel like they are flimsy. I’m going to keep my eye out for these (and a ziploc bag in my purse!). I don’t do OAMM, but I do tend to double and freeze recipes once or maybe twice a week, and then pull out the frozen ones a few weeks later. I think these pans would work well for me because they’d always be in rotations.