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10 Beers posted:My wife and I are looking to get rid of our old plastic food storage containers and move to glass so they last longer. We'll need multiple sizes so some kind of combo set, I'm guessing. Any suggestions? Costco frequently has big variety packs of Pyrex, but I've found that those lids aren't perfectly airtight. If you're storing leftover curry in your fridge, that may be a problem. The rectangle ones with the 4 "wings" on the lid I've found are better at getting airtight seals.
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10 Beers posted:My wife and I are looking to get rid of our old plastic food storage containers and move to glass so they last longer. We'll need multiple sizes so some kind of combo set, I'm guessing. Any suggestions? Are you talking about bulk storage for things or more like leftovers in deli containers? Bulk storage in glass is going to be a little costly, but there are often deals for glass leftover sets. I picked up https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4K8HQ1/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 on sale like a year ago and they've held up well, though sometimes the lids can be trouble to attach if they weren't cleaned well.
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Oct 22, 2019 18:39
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10 Beers posted:My wife and I are looking to get rid of our old plastic food storage containers and move to glass so they last longer. We'll need multiple sizes so some kind of combo set, I'm guessing. Any suggestions? Thing to know about glass is that the glass part will last forever but the lids break down over time from the dishwasher and microwave. That said, we have a Rubbermaid set that has lasted a long time, 10 years or more. We also have Pyrex set but as mentioned previously the lids do not seal well, become loose over time, and break down relatively quickly; also the glass is thinner. https://www.amazon.com/Rubbermaid-Storage-Containers-22-Piece-1865887/dp/B00U1CANAY/
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Oct 22, 2019 19:53
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The Pyrex lids suck rear end and break constantly
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Oct 22, 2019 19:58
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Glass lock and others with the four wings and rubber gaskets are awesome. There are a few clones out there that all work interchangeably
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Oct 22, 2019 20:10
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Don't put the lids in the dishwasher/microwave I bought two sets of 5 36 oz rectangular glass ones and theyve been fantastic.
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Oct 22, 2019 20:21
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No Wave posted:Don't put the lids in the dishwasher/microwave Jokes on you, I don't own either! God I need a bigger/better kitchen.
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Oct 22, 2019 20:23
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I put lids in the dishwasher all the time and have not had any problems. I use Pyrex with rubber seals in the plastic lids and Rubbermaid Brilliance
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Oct 22, 2019 20:29
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Steve Yun posted:I put lids in the dishwasher all the time and have not had any problems. I use Pyrex with rubber seals in the plastic lids and Rubbermaid Brilliance its a problem for the older pyrex lid style which seals well enough to keep food in the fridge but not well enough to not leak in your bag on the way to work
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Oct 22, 2019 21:36
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Throw them all out and get containers with rubber seals!
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Oct 22, 2019 21:54
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Thanks guys!
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Oct 23, 2019 13:36
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https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Plus-Programmable-Sterilizer/dp/B075CYMYK6?th=1 This is on Amazon's dumb treasure truck thing. I like the idea of a small (I am single man) cookery product. Is instant pot really as amazing as people say it is?
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Oct 23, 2019 18:34
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Skyarb posted:https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Plus-Programmable-Sterilizer/dp/B075CYMYK6?th=1 Yeah I use mine all the time. My bro in law spent a month cooking on one while living in a hotel for work (banking all those sweet per diem dollars)
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Oct 23, 2019 18:39
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Skyarb posted:https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Plus-Programmable-Sterilizer/dp/B075CYMYK6?th=1 yes but wait for a better sale in nov-dec
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Oct 23, 2019 18:40
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Skyarb posted:https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Plus-Programmable-Sterilizer/dp/B075CYMYK6?th=1 It is a fancy crockpot/hyperbolic time chamber. They're pretty good, the real thing that people love them for is that you don't need to be a great chef to get decent results out of one. 3 quarts is super super small though.
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Oct 23, 2019 18:44
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Nephzinho posted:It is a fancy crockpot/hyperbolic time chamber. They're pretty good, the real thing that people love them for is that you don't need to be a great chef to get decent results out of one. 3 quarts is super super small though. Yeah it is small but if I am only cooking for myself it seems kinda perfect. edit: There are tons of different models for instant pot I am realizing, some which even have sous vide settings (Which I love, I use SV often). How accurate is SV on these? Is there a model I should shoot for? Skyarb fucked around with this message at 19:03 on Oct 23, 2019 |
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Oct 23, 2019 18:57
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Skyarb posted:Yeah it is small but if I am only cooking for myself it seems kinda perfect. You can fill a larger one and have leftovers, you can use it when you have company, or you could just not fill it all the way and still cook for 1. Going with the tiny model removes your options - always buy bigger than you need when it comes to pots.
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Oct 23, 2019 19:01
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I'm also single, my instant pot is regular size, and if anything it's too small. Imo the real pro move for solo cooking is to make a bunch of leftovers to have during the week. This past weekend I made a bunch of beets in my instant pot, and I'm having them on and off for dinners this week. For meat specifically, a lot of cuts that benefit most from an instant pot are too big to fit in a small one, like pork shoulders or briskets. I agree, wait for Christmastime sales for a much better price. Check out the pressure cooking thread in the meantime https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3704340 Anne Whateley fucked around with this message at 20:02 on Oct 23, 2019 |
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Oct 23, 2019 20:00
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If prices are that good at Christmas I'll probably buy the biggest one just because my current crockpot is way too small. During the kitchen merger we kept my wife's because it had a little matching one for sauces, despite the fact that it can't fit a pork shoulder without major trimming. I feel like its been enough time that I can quietly replace it if I can resist saying I Told You So.
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Oct 23, 2019 20:31
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I am single, I have a 6quart and will soon have an 8 quart. I batch cook often, and throw half a dozen big parties every year.
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Oct 23, 2019 21:20
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Been using my roommates vitamix and it’s incredible. I made a butternut sage purée and the texture was perfect. Highly recommend. Ended up making steak sous vide yesterday over the purée and salad. 
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Oct 23, 2019 21:44
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Skyarb posted:https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Plus-Programmable-Sterilizer/dp/B075CYMYK6?th=1 If mine broke today I would order a replacement today. I don't know if it's any better than any other electric pressure cooker but it works as I expect it should and it's priced well. We use ours to make yogurt, stews, curries, pulled pork, stock, lots of stuff. It's not a miracle device, if you are a poo poo cook you'll still be a poo poo cook. It's just a very good kitchen appliance.
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Oct 24, 2019 00:50
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 Public service announcement: Ball has new leak proof plastic lids for mason jars. They are not leak proof. They are still hard plastic with no gaskets.
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Oct 26, 2019 03:20
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Amazon has a couple refurb Vitamix blenders as their deal of the day with what looks like a pretty decent discount, $$200 for an analog one and $260 for a Bluetooth one that connects to an app.
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Oct 26, 2019 15:55
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Any recs for solid kitchen blowtorches under $20?
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Oct 27, 2019 18:14
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Verisimilidude posted:Any recs for solid kitchen blowtorches under $20? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018WQNX8E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I got this like two years ago, its fine.
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Oct 27, 2019 18:22
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Verisimilidude posted:Any recs for solid kitchen blowtorches under $20? i think if you plan on using it for anything big (like if you are searing things or using it for long periods) it's worth paying the additional $20 to get a bernzomatic whatever because they last forever, are easy to refill, and have an insanely strong flame relative to the little creme brulee torches
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Also, you can use the benzo for cool stuff, like buying cedar planks, lighting them on fire, and placing a glass over it then using it for a smoky old fashioned.
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Oct 27, 2019 18:40
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Get a cheaper bernzomatic than the one suggested above and use the money you saved on something extravagant, like gold leaf.
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Oct 27, 2019 19:19
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the more expensive one can use mapp+ gas which rules for lighting charcoal
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Oct 28, 2019 03:55
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Yeah if you don’t mind swinging the extra cash the TS8000 is awesome
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Oct 28, 2019 14:28
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BraveUlysses posted:the more expensive one can use mapp+ gas which rules for lighting charcoal Plus Modernist Cuisine at Home suggests it’ll leave less or no aftertaste compared to butane and straight propane.
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Oct 28, 2019 15:46
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8 Quart instant pot on Amazon right now for $99. Think we'll see any better deals on Black Friday?
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Oct 28, 2019 20:13
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check camelx3. lots of instant pot deals all year long but black Friday should be even lower
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Oct 28, 2019 20:33
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BraveUlysses posted:check camelx3. lots of instant pot deals all year long but black Friday should be even lower Ended up checking there and it said $99 was the lowest listed for the 8 quart, so ended up grabbing it. I'll use it twice between now and black friday for planned pork butt + pot roasts, so worth it even if it sinks a little lower.
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Oct 28, 2019 20:58
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I want to get my partner a small outdoor grill as a Christmas present (we're from Florida, it's always grilling season.) My only criteria is that a) it be under $500, b) it can be used to make pizza with a pizza stone, c) it be a hybrid electric/gas. She really likes the round, "egg" shaped grills, but if there's a more traditional one out there that's better, I'm sure she won't mind.
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Oct 29, 2019 02:49
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used big Green egg or kamado joe
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Nanigans posted:I want to get my partner a small outdoor grill as a Christmas present (we're from Florida, it's always grilling season.) Are you only grilling, or are you also looking into smoking?
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swickles posted:Are you only grilling, or are you also looking into smoking? Really not sure. If purely grilling is significantly cheaper than a combination, I’ll start with just the grill for now.
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