Posts Tagged ‘storage containers’

Make it last

Good article in “The Star Online” about how the kitchen is a good place to start going green. Of course, don’t use Teflon frying pans. They wear out pretty fast. (I do miss flipping eggs in one, though). Use cast iron or stainless steel instead. My sister picked up a [...]

Glass containers – fridge, oven, dishwasher safe

hey 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.

Lunchbots back in stock

hey are back in stock. All four different lunchbots are available now.

Large stainless steel container back in stock

The very popular large stainless steel container is back in stock, after a long absence.
This container is ideal for a full lunch meal. It is also great to store grain or other goodies in the kitchen.

Stainless steel sandwich container

Back in stock!
The small sandwich stainless steel container is back in stock. It is ideal for small sandwiches ( no large bread slices!) or snack.

Men are getting the “willies” about BPA.

Interestingly enough, this subject is showing up in the “mainstream” press. According to an article in “U.S. News & World Report“, BPA might be a cause for erectile dysfunction in men. For those of you that don’t know, BPA is an essential ingredient of polycarbonates, epoxy resins and many types of plastics. [...]

Check this out!

Have you ever seen a product that made you say “Why didn’t I think of that?”
It’s called Blood Energy Drink. It even comes in its very own IV bag! As you can see in the photo, the blood type is B positive. I wonder if O negative taste any different?
Anyway, [...]

Visit the bulk food bins.

Most of my dishes center around a grain (basmati rice, quinoa or couscous), that I buy in bulk. Then, I make a recipe around it. Buying in bulk is nothing new to me. Besides, there is much less packaging to throw away. According to ShifYourHabit.com, If everyone in the U.S. bought [...]

Don’t forget the tortilla chips.

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 [...]

What’s your toxic load?

“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, [...]