A quirky from the Burque
I own two sets of these. Buying a 3rd set today. I've thrown out all of my other storage containers. These are the solution I have been looking for. My refrigerator is continuously hosting these containers: cuttings, left overs, ready-to-eat foods. I find that these containers enable a kitchen workflow that other containers cannot match. First of all while there are 7 sizes of containers, there are only 4 sizes of lids...brilliant! Now I don't have to dig around trying to find a container with its matching lid. This system has changed the workflow in my kitchen. Before food storage was an afterthought. Now, when cooking, I set out a number of these containers in anticipation. If the dish calls for celery, instead of chopping up a couple of stalks, I chop the entire head into a pint container and throw a handful into the pot. The reset goes into the fridge for the next dish. I find that if I cook three dinners I can eat out of the fridge for the rest of the week. We all eat better for less money.
While these containers are advertised as dishwasher safe, I've found that this does not work that well. They will survive the dishwasher just find, but they are light and so get blown around during the cycle. Much better just to hand wash them.
What would make this system better is a way to mark expiration date on the containers. I have so many containers in motion it is hard to tell how long an individual container has been stored. I'm going to experiment with a few things: colored dots, erasable markers. At the moment this is an unsolved problem.
| Product Dimensions | 12.63"L x 12.5"W x 7"H |
|---|---|
| Recommended Uses For Product | Food Storage |
| Special Feature | Durable, Microwave Safe |
| Container Shape | Rectangular |
| Closure Type | Snap |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Material Type Free | BPA Free |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Weight | 3.4 Pounds |
| Product Care Instructions | Microwave Safe, Dishwasher Safe |
| Item Volume | 1.66 Liters |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Is Microwaveable | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Rubbermaid |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00071691517580 |
| UPC | 071691517580 |
| Part Number | 2063704 |
| Item Weight | 3.44 pounds |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Item model number | 2063704 |
| Size | 42 Piece |
| Style | Containers |
| Shape | Square |
| Number Of Pieces | 42 |
| Special Features | Durable, Microwave Safe |
| Included Components | (5) 0.5C EFL, (6) 1.25C EFL, (6) 2C EFL, (2) 3C EFL, (1) 5C EFL, (1) 7C EFL |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Number of Sets | 1 |
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