On Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:08:31 -0400, James Silverton wrote:

> blake wrote on Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:10:36 -0400:
>
>>> On Oct 25, 4:13 pm, Wayne Boatwright
>>> > wrote:
>>>> On Sun 25 Oct 2009 03:53:47p, James Silverton told us...
>>>>
>>>>> 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?
>>>>
>>>> Sorry, but I can't help. I can only say that we use the
>>>> same containers in the freezer and have not experienced any
>>>> cracking or breakage. We use one for storing ground coffee
>>>> in the freezer that is opened and closed everyday, but we
>>>> tend not to drop the lid on the floor.
>>>
>>> In the interest of preserving the quality of ground coffee.
>>> http://www.coffeeam.com/stgrandbrco.html
>>>
>>> Ross.
>
>> good advice, i'm sure, but what if you're a slob who buys
>> ground coffee in a can from the grocery store?
>
>> i just started making coffee at home again, and the two cans
>> i've bought both say to refrigerate after opening.
>
> I'd say *freeze* not refrigerate. I even freeze my emergency jar of
> instant coffee.

well, the anti-freezing guy says you introduce moisture if you're opening
and re-freezing the container, which sounds plausible. i don't think i
have the patience to parcel out four-tablespoon portions and freeze them.

your pal,
blake