> "jmcquown" writes:
>
>Levelwave© wrote:
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>
>>> Not a good use of space. The bowls often nest; with the lids on,
>>> they can't nest.
>>
>>
>> Nest they can!... Ever heard of a Barrel of Monkeys? : ) Place a
>> small bowl with the lid on inside a bowl one size larger... then
>> place the lid on top of that bowl... continue for bowl 2 +...+ n-1.
>> As long as you have sufficiently larger bowl then there is no space
>> wasted...
>
>This assumes they are all the same (relative) shape

Basically true, allowing for subjectivity regarding 'space'. I no longer use
long lasting plastic containers (tupperware and ilk), they become grungy
looking and begin to smell funny but are kinda costly to just toss, but
eventually I did put them in the trash. I've switched to those inexpensive
throwaways, the type that cost about 50¢ each in packages of four and are
supposed to last about 4 uses... but I've found that with a modicum of care
they last through dozens of uses, including machine washings.... most important
care factor I've discovered is not to attempt lid removal while still frozen or
the thin plastic lid is apt to shatter... I don't know why they use different
plastic for the lids (yes I do)... a minute in the nuker and the lid peels off
easily. I use only the flat rectangular ones, they take up way less freezer
space than rounds, I use them for freezing my garden veggies; sauce and
ratatouille. For fridge storage of left overs I have an assortment of glass
containers with glass lids... safe to reheat in the nuker or oven, imparts no
odors, contents are visible, are attractive for serving, and I have sets that
nest.


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