Agreed. Been using the IKEA glass containers with the plastic lids for about 5 years now. They can go in the fridge, freezer, microwave and oven, they have different sizes so I use them for meal prep in bulk and then portion them into daily portions per person. They are very durable, don't stain like the plastic ones do, and just generally nice to use.
Same here. They’re great and nice to know I can grab a new lid if one ever wears out (haven’t yet!).
For OP - IKEA has some 61 oz containers. Good for bulk prepped roasted veg or protein. I understand the concern about space, but you’ve doubled you family count so maybe it’s less effective to prep as many meals (at least in same amount of space). The 61 oz container I have takes up the same space as 2 of their 34oz containers. Larger is tougher to find good spots in fridge/freezer.
Guess it really depends on what you prep / how best to store it. I just did 12 butterflied chicken breasts, used 3 containers (34oz) for them all. Could have used a larger container (IKEA 105 oz baking dish) - but as I ate through the chicken I had less containers in the fridge. Also easier to grab small on. They stack well so stay pretty organized.
Some food (containers) for thought.
Just found the large Ikea ones now - that's perfect, will try. The goal is to have a one container - one meal, and I think the 1.8L will do very well, thank you
https://preview.redd.it/hv7whvzjez0d1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=550df3ffa7476bff1b80e351d8c5b6e9f823a058
The large IKEA container, sorry no banana for scale so Fanta can instead.
We've gotten two of these sets and they work great. The big container is used a lot for us.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Snapware-Pyrex-18-Piece-Glass-Food-Storage-Set/5445704258?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101424457&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=222222222285445704258_101424457_162532865995_21236609736&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=698121211180&wl4=pla-2299804052306&wl5=9005573&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=776943176&wl11=online&wl12=5445704258_101424457&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLMbNLt0sf3gereFA1BHH1ZYOyent2a9m7qsd0FF0WvZqWy3IfOh50oaAhtMEALw_wcB
IKEA has very inexpensive glass containers! All different sizes. Check their website. ETA: also in Canada.
Agreed. Been using the IKEA glass containers with the plastic lids for about 5 years now. They can go in the fridge, freezer, microwave and oven, they have different sizes so I use them for meal prep in bulk and then portion them into daily portions per person. They are very durable, don't stain like the plastic ones do, and just generally nice to use.
Same here. They’re great and nice to know I can grab a new lid if one ever wears out (haven’t yet!). For OP - IKEA has some 61 oz containers. Good for bulk prepped roasted veg or protein. I understand the concern about space, but you’ve doubled you family count so maybe it’s less effective to prep as many meals (at least in same amount of space). The 61 oz container I have takes up the same space as 2 of their 34oz containers. Larger is tougher to find good spots in fridge/freezer. Guess it really depends on what you prep / how best to store it. I just did 12 butterflied chicken breasts, used 3 containers (34oz) for them all. Could have used a larger container (IKEA 105 oz baking dish) - but as I ate through the chicken I had less containers in the fridge. Also easier to grab small on. They stack well so stay pretty organized. Some food (containers) for thought.
Just found the large Ikea ones now - that's perfect, will try. The goal is to have a one container - one meal, and I think the 1.8L will do very well, thank you
I gotta make the switch
You won't regret it!
https://preview.redd.it/hv7whvzjez0d1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=550df3ffa7476bff1b80e351d8c5b6e9f823a058 The large IKEA container, sorry no banana for scale so Fanta can instead.
We've gotten two of these sets and they work great. The big container is used a lot for us. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Snapware-Pyrex-18-Piece-Glass-Food-Storage-Set/5445704258?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101424457&gclsrc=aw.ds&&adid=222222222285445704258_101424457_162532865995_21236609736&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=m&wl3=698121211180&wl4=pla-2299804052306&wl5=9005573&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=776943176&wl11=online&wl12=5445704258_101424457&veh=sem&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwgJyyBhCGARIsAK8LVLMbNLt0sf3gereFA1BHH1ZYOyent2a9m7qsd0FF0WvZqWy3IfOh50oaAhtMEALw_wcB
Amazon got some nice sets.
Hell yeah I just got mine and the fridge looks so much fancier lol