Covering stuff in fridge

Ytaya

I use plastic containers, but not necessarily ones bought for the purpose. I keep those big lidded yogurt pots, margarine tubs, etc, etc - perfect for leftovers and it's greener than disposing of them without reusing first!

Just be aware that some containers aren't designed to hold hot foods. I've had yogurt pots go a bit droopy when filled with hot soup :eek: Just have to remember to let stuff cool a bit!

lil_me

I'm a tub person. Tubs everywhere. Fave for ease of use and price are those they use in takeaways (plastic not foil) get 10 for a £1 in £1 shop. Love them, stack well, great for portion sizes aswell. Like bolognese I put 2 portions of sauce in one, or sauce and pasta for one in one, just right for us.

morganb

I was in Robert Dyas the other day and they sold elasticated covers for bowls, in a set of varying sizes, can't remember the price exactly but it was something like £3 for 30 ... and i thought that was quite a good idea, they looked a bit like mini shower caps. As they were elasticated they would fit all sizes.

Norma_Desmond

Ask at your local shop for their empty 'penny sweet' containers; they're clear, airtight, come in loads of sizes and are obviously for food use. They're really tough too....I've got loads.

fizzel81

ben500 wrote: »

Apparently the best thing to use is plastic bin liners, you can use them for up to a week before throwing them away, at least that's what Tesco does in all their stores according to the manager in the documentary shown earlier this week and we all know how hot they are on quality and hygeine.:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

pmsl thank you ive had a long day and thats just made me smile.

i kepp ice cream tubs, butter tubs, the plastic containers my chinese comes in they make great tubs for me to store anything in and best of all they are free

MRSMCAWBER

Hi there
i usually use casserole dishes or a plate on top of a bowl...but i after several trips on the p+o ferries....where they leave little kits with toiletries n sewing kits...and a shower cap...which i never used...so now i have read the post about elasticated covers you can buy..i now have a use for them and can save save a few pounds :-)....so thankyou very much for that :-)
Even better im off to live in germany for 3 in about 6 weeks...so ican get some more ....woohoo