| Saving money in the kitchen often involves trying | | | | refrigerator. If your fridge is more organized, it |
| to keep food edible for as long as possible. Fruits | | | | reduces the chances of food getting lost in its |
| and veggies can last for a couple weeks, but | | | | depths. How many times have you cleaned out |
| what about leftovers and other more perishable | | | | your fridge to find perfectly good food wasted |
| items. Chances are you've tried conventional | | | | because it got lost in the back? Pyrex containers |
| things like baggies and plastic wrap, but these | | | | keep it all organized because they can be stacked. |
| methods leave an unmanageable stack of goods | | | | Also, the clear glass allows you to easily see the |
| in your fridge. Maybe you have branched out to | | | | contents inside. |
| using those vacuum packers that seal food with | | | | The glass bottoms will not stain or warp, and can |
| an airtight seal. Those machines can be a hassle | | | | be used in the dishwasher. Seal tight lids keep |
| to operate and need hard to find replacement | | | | food inside even when turned upside down. You |
| bags. There is a way to store your food in a | | | | can also wash the lids in the dishwasher if you |
| sealed environment while being able to organize it | | | | use the top rack. Feel free to re-heat your stored |
| properly. They're called Pyrex glass food | | | | meal in the microwave, as the dishware is |
| containers. Unlike plastic containers which can | | | | completely microwave safe. If you have cold |
| discolor and warp, glass is a timeless material that | | | | items like ice cream, you can even put the |
| is completely dishwasher safe and airtight. | | | | containers directly into the freezer for convenient |
| Pyrex food containers often come in a set in | | | | storage. The high temperature glass used in |
| various sizes. Different sizes accommodate | | | | Pyrex construction doesn't leach plasticizers into |
| different types of foods. For example, a half | | | | your food like plastic does. With regular use, |
| eaten sandwich from lunch would be stored well in | | | | Pyrex storage containers will last a lifetime or |
| a small container. Last night's spaghetti goulash, | | | | more. While plastic may be cheaper, you will save |
| however, will need a larger container. Having | | | | a lot of money going with glass because you |
| various container sizes maximizes the efficiency | | | | won't have to buy replacements due to warping |
| of storage because you can use only the amount | | | | or melting. |
| you need. This allows for more storage in your | | | | |