513232 Sat Apr 26 09:35:25 -0700 2008 9 41 Cookware 0 3631687 Any recommends? I'm trying to move away from plastic products with stuff i can tote to work with a good seal, and put in the microwave without changing dishes. Sat Apr 26 09:35:27 -0700 2008 153184 im_nomad 1 3633158 Pint sized mason jars? Sun Apr 27 00:00:03 -0700 2008 3631687 25310 Chuckles the Clone 1 3633207 I think that it's going to be hard to lose some sort of plastic lid as metal may not work very well with condensation from multiple defrosting. You may want to consider the Frigoverre Italian glass storage bowls. Amazon carries some of them, though there are other resources as well. Here's one set on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Frigoverre-Round-Glass-Storage-Bowls/dp/B000MR2JYQ If you search for various sellers, you'll find there's a huge variety of glass storage in all sizes and shapes. Sun Apr 27 01:20:04 -0700 2008 3631687 98208 Orchid64 2 3636968 I just bought some of these not too long ago (the Container Store), and can attest to their fabulousness. They come in many shapes and sizes, are made of durable glass and have a very durable plastic lid with a pop-up/push-down vent for direct freezer-to-microwave use. Dishwasher safe, too. And they're made in Italy :) Mon Apr 28 12:01:04 -0700 2008 3633207 102095 vvvindaloo 1 3634955 The glass products (made by various manufacturers like Pyrex, etc.) with plastic lids are pretty good, and the lid doesn't really come in contact with the food unless you fill it really full. The seal of the ones I've got is mostly pretty good - I've had soup leak once or twice, but nothing major (I have a reusable lunch bag with a plastic lining that I use to bring stuff in). The other great thing is that they don't pick up smells and colors - I've dumped out old and even moldy food, and washed the container in 30 seconds... no smell at all (as long as it doesn't get up to the lid). I have gone straight from the freezer to the microwave or oven as advertised, with no problems so far. I would avoid doing the same thing with mason jars. :> Sun Apr 27 18:49:48 -0700 2008 3631687 59830 will47 2 3637509 I second the Pyrex line. Seals very well, and you can reheat with the lid cracked, or use wax paper. Mon Apr 28 13:56:28 -0700 2008 3634955 80937 danhole 1 3635113 If you live anywhere near an asian grocery store, I've been able to find small sized glass containers with plastic lids. They are inexpensive and come in smaller and comparable sizes of pyrex/corelle. Otherwise, places like the Container Store? Sun Apr 27 20:00:53 -0700 2008 3631687 15457 peppatty 1 3635286 Here you go. http://www.crateandbarrel.com/family.aspx?c=850&f=5413 Sun Apr 27 21:38:00 -0700 2008 3631687 80141 ccbweb 1 3636929 Martha Stewart also has some in her collection: http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_10151_10104_9990000011470511P?keyword=glass+storage&sid=K-on-Sx20k061224x0000001 Ikea also has some containers with either a plastic lid or a glass lid (with plastic seal). To get a good seal without a screw-top lid, I think you'll have to have a plastic/rubbery lid. Mon Apr 28 11:51:15 -0700 2008 3631687 42944 leanneabe 2 3655662 I have a bunch of the Ikea ones with glass lids. They have a silicon seal that comes off very easily and is difficult to clean and to re-attach. Sun May 04 14:24:37 -0700 2008 3636929 42513 Mawrter