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Barrel Jars – back in stock

Cynthiab — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 12:39:27 +0000

Glass barrel jars

These glass barrel jars come with a wire loop and wood handle for easy handling. The jars have a chrome lid and come in two sizes: 1 gallon or 2.5 gallon.

These containers are the toxic free way to store your flour, sugar, grains, cookies, candy, dried fruit or beans.

These containers are ideal for fermenting kombucha, kefir or vinegar. Great size for pickling vegetables!

Buy them here.

Glass Food Containers -back in stock

Cynthiab — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:33:52 +0000

Glass containers with glass lids.

They are back in stock!

The 12-cup, 5-cup and 2-cup glass containers which have glass lids that nest on the container are available now.

They go from the oven to the table in style and can even be used to freeze your meals or left overs.

Glass containers – fridge, oven, dishwasher safe

Cynthiab — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:21:56 +0000

Glass containers with glass lids.

They are back in stock!

The 12-cup, 5-cup and 2-cup glass containers which have glass lids that nest on the container are available now.

They go from the oven to the table in style and can even be used to freeze your meals or left overs.

Don’t forget the tortilla chips.

JohnW — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 21:45:19 +0000

I knew it. I always wondered why my wife’s guacamole dip tasted so much better than what I found being served at most casual-attire parties that I used to frequent. (I’m surprised that I haven’t been invited to any recently). At first I attributed it to my wife’s superior insight on the subject- she’s Mexican. But, after reading “The Top 10 Things Food Companies Don’t Want You to Know”, I now know why. Many of those guacamole dips you buy at the supermarket don’t even contain avocados! So what is that green stuff? It’s hydrogenated oils, artificial colors and monosodium glutamate. Yum!

If you want my wife’s recipe, please email me at info@healthykitchenware.com. Also, be sure to refrigerate any left-over dip in a glass container.

What’s your toxic load?

JohnW — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 22:02:56 +0000

“9 Hidden Toxins Lurking in Your Food” is a must-read article for anybody that is following the health care debate that is going on in this country. A good rule of thumb seems to be if it’s advertised, don’t eat it.

I wonder if anybody has done a study on toxins and health care costs?

Also, I seriously believe that there is a correlation between toxins and allergies. In my kids’ school there are a number of children that have serious food allergies. I can honestly say that I don’t remember this phenomena, when I was their age in the late 1960’s. It’s imperative that I keep an eye on what goes into my kids’ lunches. If I don’t, and one of their friends comes in contact with something that they’re not supposed to, it’s a trip to the hospital. No food fights in this school!

It’s interesting to note that rule #9 is never microwave plastic bowls, containers, or dishes. BPA could leach out of the plastic container and potentially contaminate your food.

I realize that it’s not like you don’t have other things on your mind. I’m just adding to them.

Care of your glass kitchen items

Cynthiab — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:42:29 +0000

So I thought taking care of my glassware was pretty simple, but here are some tips that might be useful. Some surprised me, but they really work!

Glass food storage containers.

To take good care of your glass storage containers, bakeware, glasses, etc follow these suggestions:

1. Avoid impact (yes, that was obvious!).
2. To avoid etching (the whitish film look) avoid soft water, high water temperature and too much detergent in the dishwasher.
3. Do not stack glasses.
4. Clean with non scratch pads and cleaners.
5. Check for rainbow hue on the glass container because that is the first sign of etching. If this happens go back to #2.
6. Put less dishes in the dishwasher for more thorough rinsing.
7. Keep water temperature no higher than 140 degrees.
8. Avoid picking up glasses in bunches.
9. Do not place cutlery in glasses.
10. Avoid temperature changes.

Now enjoy your useful, healthy and pristine glass storage containers!
Glass food storage containers

Replace your Tupperware

JohnW — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:19:39 +0000

Glass storage containers

It’s interesting to see all of the articles on plastics. Susan Nagel, a professor of obstetrics, gynecology and women’s health at the University of Missouri, has been researching plastics for more than 10 years. Here’s what she recommends you should do about all of the Tupperware, etc tucked away in your kitchen drawers:

As you can, replace plasticware with glass, porcelain or stainless steel. Until then, just be cautious in how you use plastic storage containers. Don’t put plastic in the microwave, ever. Heat can break down plastic so that it leaches chemicals into food.

Healthy Kitchenware offers a number of alternatives for food storage for every budget. Be sure to check out our stainless steel lunch containers and glass storage containers.