storing food instead of plastic

3003girl

What do you use? Mostly for leftovers. We still have cheapo plastic tupperware or gladware. 

I'd like to get some nice glass containers - a lot of them have plastic lids though. I'm not against that, but it would be nice to do all glass. I have some old fashioned square refrigerator glass, but there isn't even anything close to an airtight seal and food gets dried out. 

 

OctoberBabyH

I use glass but the lids are plastic. I think they have glass containers with a little bit of rubber on the lid part used for suction/to seal in freshness, if that makes sense. Maybe at the Container Store?

the_jackpot

I use glass storage with plastic lids. My retro pyrex has glass lids and I use them too.

carlinlp

Mason jars!

CDMay2006

I use mason jars, pyrex/anchor, and snapware.  The jars pp is talking about are these (Le Parfait):
 

JFH2010

I'm madly in love with these:

 https://www.amazon.com/Pyrex-12-Piece-Glass-Serve-Store/dp/B002PEVOR2/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1329527205&sr=8-6

Sorry I can't make it clicky. They're expensive but awesome. They come with a glass and plastic lid, and I mostly use the glass but sometimes the plastic comes in handy. You can put them in the oven, too - I've used the larger ones to make a few two-serving freezer casseroles.  I find the shape really helpful for keeping my fridge organized. I sound like a pyrex saleslady, lol.

DreadLoc

carlinlp:

Mason jars!

This.  Ball jars are made in America, very cheap when compared to other storage solutions, and have a great air tight seal. 

3003girl

Thanks! I never thought to use ball jars for different types of leftovers. I use them for soup and sauces, but I think I'll just start using them for everything. Awesome!

amberlynnr7

I use pyrex glassware. Like a PP said, though, they have plastic tops. But when we heat it up, we never use the plastic so I don't see an issue. Hope you find what you're looking for!