We like to use the Ikea plastic baby bowls, then decant them like giant hockey pucks into a big bag. You may still get some dribbles here and there, but at least they're contained inside the measuring cup. It may not be reproduced in any way whatsoever without Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited prior consent, nor without due acknowledgement.

Use a thermometer to ensure your freezer is at 0F or a little below, a few degrees above and it’s too warm, and a few degrees too low and it’s too cold.Whether you’re storing meal prep ingredients or leftover food, dividing food into smaller portions or protecting ingredients from freezer burn, we’re confident we’ve got the fridge and freezer bags you’re looking for. Finally, place the lid on your container and make sure it’s tightly sealed before placing it in the deepest part of your freezer. Just make sure to leave at least 1/2 inch of headspace in the container (your soup will expand while freezing), and seal the container tightly. Once the food is thawed enough that I can break it into a few pieces or wiggle it out of the bag, I transfer it to a bowl to finish microwaving. It keeps its shape and durability under most conditions, whereas plastic can melt and warp in the microwave or dishwasher.

Expandable bottom: a new feature that helps bags stand upright as you transfer food into their container; this benefits us by reducing spills and the urge to have a third hand.We also use various sizes of lakeland stack-a-boxes which, as the name suggests, stack very neatly in a freezer. Another thing to consider when freezing soup is that liquids expand when they freeze — so you’ll need to account for that when filling your storage bags or containers by leaving a bit of extra room.

Glass can be a healthier material because it does not release chemicals into your foods when heating up. Stated capacity isn't always the true capacity and in many cases you will only be told the dimensions of the bag not the capacity. While we have taken care in preparing this summary and believe it to be accurate, it is not a substitute for reading the product packaging and label prior to use. Functionality – silicone is able to withstand more extreme temperatures, and can be used in the oven or microwave, unlike PEVA.

You should also note that the picture images show only our serving suggestions of how to prepare your food - all table accessories and additional items and/or ingredients pictured with the product you are purchasing are not included. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Make a double batch of this quick vegetarian chili, full of black beans and sweet potatoes, and eat it for lunch the next day or freeze the extras for another night. When it comes time to thaw your food, I recommend putting the frozen bag inside another container and thawing in the fridge.