In article >,
Sue D. > wrote:

> Hi all,
> Looking for a disposable bowl for heating foods in the microwave, ie:
> plastic or paper. Any idea which kind would be the most user
> friendly? These are going to be sent to a soldier who requested
> these...apparently they have microwaves, but limited means to wash or
> store dishes. Am sending stuff like easymac, tuna, canned chicken,
> soups, raviolis, candy, crystal light, gatorade, chips, etc. Oh yeah
> and plastic utensils.
> Quite an interesting website...if you haven't seen it, you can go to
>
> http://www.anysoldier.com/WhereToSend/
>
> No I don't have anyone over there, but feel the least we can do is
> give them a little support.
>
> What kinda stinks is some of them ask for homemade cookies and that is
> a no-no...oh well.
>
> If anyone has any input on the bowls I would appreciate hearing from
> you.
> Thanks,
> Sue D.
>
>

I've had good luck in the 'wave using glad disposable containers, as
long as you don't put anything that gets extra hot like tomatoes or
cheese. ;-)

I use them to heat meals at work.

And, they, at least IME hold up as well as the more expensive rubbermade
products.
--
K.