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Default Plastic containers in the freezer.

On Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:53:47 -0400, "James Silverton"
> wrote:

>Hello All!
>
>Recently, discussing portion reduction, someone said that was why god
>created screwtop plastic containers for the leftovers. I've been using
>Ziplock screwtop containers for a while but it has become apparent that
>there is a disadvantage. The plastic becomes brittle at freezer
>temperatures and often will break if dropped 4 or so feet onto a vinyl
>floor. Does anyone have a recommendation for containers that will
>survive this drop test?


Rubbermaid seems to be best for us butterfingers. I also freeze some
loftovers in Ziploc bags. They lay flat and provide more freezer room.
koko
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