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> I've been making food in larger batches and freezing the meals in
> reusable containers. It's working okay for the most part, but it could
> use some improvement.
>
> How do you prevent freezerburn? I can't get all the air out of the
> container, so there is always a surface open to the air when it
> freezes.
>
> I read somewhere to freeze it, then remove it from the container and
> put it in a baggy or something. But what would be the best way to wrap
> the blocks so that they stay airtight? Saran wrap? Wax paper?
>
> I'm considering getting one of those food saver things? Is it cost
> effective for storing individual meal pouches? Or would the bags be
> spendy for a bunch of small stuff. Normally, they are are used for
> larger packages.
>
> Right now, I am using gladware/tupperware type containers, and I get
> 2-3 meals out of one container, so when I pick something, I have to eat
> it for 2-3 days. If I find a better way< i could do smaller, actual
> individual meals, and have a bit more variety as well as preventing the
> freezerburn.
>
> For those of you who freeze meals, what containers and methods do you
> prefer?

I do individual things in small tupperware type containers. Before I
put on the lid I lay a piece of plastic wrap on the food, press it down
so that it's in contact with the food and then put the lid on. Help
prevent all the ice crystals.

marcella