638307 Tue Jul 21 11:33:57 -0700 2009 20 41 Cookware 0 4877745 I am going to toss all of my plastic storage containers and buy glass ones. I've found several options: Crate & Barrel has them, Pyrex, Rubbermaid, etc have them and there is a company called Bormioli Rocco that sells them. Have any of you tried these, and what is the best. I also haven't had luck finding a tiny glass container - like something that would hold 1/2 cup and be 1" in diameter and maybe 1" high. I really like to put nuts and salad dressing in these! I could keep my plastic ones but it would drive me crazy to have one thing be different. Have you been able to find any small ones and can you recommend something? Tue Jul 21 11:33:57 -0700 2009 192375 travertine6 1 4877800 Yes! Ikea has them. They have chrome-colored screw-on lids. I use them to store spices. Tue Jul 21 11:54:36 -0700 2009 4877745 12215 Amy Mintzer 1 4877809 Why not consider Ball or Mason canning/preserving jars? They have several sizes, frequently have "decorative" lids available - and I know they have tiny ones 'cause I have several holding nuts either in my fridge or on my countertop. The other sizes are great for all sorts of grains. Tue Jul 21 11:57:54 -0700 2009 4877745 11599 Alice Letseat 1 4877865 I've been considering these for myself since I make my own spice blends. Although they're only available on-line they can be returned to any Target store: http://www.target.com/Libbey-Vibe-Set-Spice-Jars/dp/B000UZPFZ0/sr=1-2/qid=1248203240/ref=sr_1_2/189-5094100-5195748?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=0&rh=k%3Ajar-glassware&page=1 Tue Jul 21 12:12:28 -0700 2009 4877745 75332 Gio 1 4878013 I recently got rid of my 40 year old Tupperware and all those Gladware microwave plastics that seemed to have hatched and multiplied like Tribbles in favor of 2-cup Pyrex food storage containers. So far, so good. I wish there were some way to label them to identify contents in my freezer, but I've been attaching pieces of paper around them with rubber bands showing the contents and dates. Tue Jul 21 12:50:16 -0700 2009 4877745 1088155 Ambimom 2 4878470 Just use Sharpie on the glass. It should come off in the dishwasher. Tue Jul 21 14:56:35 -0700 2009 4878013 97825 Coconuts 3 4986616 Hairspray or rubbing alcohol also remove permanent ink from most non-porous surfaces. I use it on the mason jar lids (I use 1/2 cup--primarily for pate--and 1 pint sizes) One way I used to label dried goods was to put a label inside the jar prior to filling. American Science & Surplus has tons of odd glass jars in all sizes: http://www.sciplus.com Fri Aug 28 13:18:05 -0700 2009 4878470 224238 Caralien 2 4882468 Blue masking tape holds on quite well if the glass is not wet when you apply it. Wed Jul 22 17:51:31 -0700 2009 4878013 53530 Zeldog 1 4882417 You may have made a typo in those dimensions you are looking for. You can have tiny or you can have 1/2 cup capacity. A 1-inch diameter jar with a capacity of 1/2 cup would be a foot tall, more or less. I happen to be shopping around for some jars for spices and I'm leaning toward something like the 4-oz amber jar on this site: http://www.sunburstbottle.com/glass-jars/amber You need to buy a full case (24 jars), but others will sell smaller quantities. Wed Jul 22 17:37:02 -0700 2009 4877745 53530 Zeldog 1 4882441 we got a bunch from Panzey's spices and we are very frugal whenever we finish a jar if mustard or similar condiment in that it and lid go into the dishwasher and we reuse esp for salad dressings Wed Jul 22 17:44:14 -0700 2009 4877745 11784 capeanne 2 4882476 I'm also a big fan of the Penzey's containers. I use them to mix salad dressings, and to store reduced stocks, aka "meat jelly" in convenient quantities in the freezer. Wed Jul 22 17:55:20 -0700 2009 4882441 11995 pikawicca 1 4885332 Container Store has glass spice jars and "commercial jars". Also, try Cost Plus World Market. They have a good selection (although their website doesn't seem to list all the types I've seen in the stores). I would also try Target and Bed Bath and Beyond. Thu Jul 23 16:00:44 -0700 2009 4877745 267717 goodeatsgal 1 4984205 I just picked up two very cool glass storage containers last night at HomeGoods. They're called Kinetic GoGreen GlassLock. I wanted a glass container so I can bring leftovers to reheat at work for lunch. They come in all shapes and sizes. I also intend to use one of them the next time I make gelato. I want more now so I can get rid of all our plastics and switch to glass. http://www.kinetic-cookware.com/product.asp?cat=56&subcat=110 Thu Aug 27 17:18:54 -0700 2009 4877745 249664 kattyeyes 1 4985460 I'm curious why so many people here have or want to switch to glass. I have a mishmash which I don't necessarily love but plastic is lighter and not as apt to break. Just curious. Fri Aug 28 08:06:24 -0700 2009 4877745 131001 c oliver 2 4986040 I also like Penzey's bottles. Better made than what I found elsewere. Cheaper, too. Also, I like yogurt containers. If you can deal with the printing outside they are a good size...and they're free! I don't even label them. I know my sesame seeds are in "peach" and my crushed chili is in "mixed berry". Fri Aug 28 10:37:28 -0700 2009 4985460 175220 allyoucanet 2 4986610 My reasons to convert to glassware were: 1. Reduce use of plastic and plastic waste 2. Eliminate money spent continuously on replacing plastic 3. Eliminate any health hazards associated with plastics (if any) I have yet to break or have any of my glassware explode (cross fingers). I don't have to worry about my glassware picking up any smells from precooked or cooked foods. Absolutely no worries of replacing anytime soon. While I support recycling, I don't have any concerns of recycling something I do not have to discard regularly...so reducing waste output. I am also in the process of transitioning and eliminating plastic cups and bottles. I have bought drinking glasses and a reusable SIGG bottle. Fri Aug 28 13:16:05 -0700 2009 4985460 1094998 cityhopper 3 4986757 I love my SIGG, too. Cheers! Fri Aug 28 14:05:27 -0700 2009 4986610 249664 kattyeyes 3 4987200 Ah, I thought people were tossing out perfectly good containers to get glass. I'm a NoCal "tree hugger" and hate waste. I have SO many old spice containers, all sizes, glass and plastic, I can't imagine ever needing to replace any. Dates back to before I started buying things in bulk. And I DO save glass jars for SO many things, especially the Costco capers and Dijon mustard - they just seem the perfect size. Fri Aug 28 16:47:47 -0700 2009 4986610 131001 c oliver 4 4987344 C Oliver: I do the same, but have to confess that I'm a container junkie (unlike those who have created the market for the Container Store--lol) I reuse all things--there was a bit of pate from my last round that went into a chinese mustard powder container. Mustard jars are perfect for making vinagrette, as well as mixing the flour+milk for thickening gravy--nothing works better. Fri Aug 28 17:58:41 -0700 2009 4987200 224238 Caralien 1 4990301 As a fan of marinated artichoke hearts, I find the 6.5 oz jars that contain them to be quite handy for re-use. Sun Aug 30 10:00:40 -0700 2009 4877745 32941 Rmis32 2 4990952 My mom's boyfriend makes chicken soup and sends it over to me in similar reused glass jars--one is a quart cherry pepper jar and one is a pickle jar (1 quart + 14 oz). Lucky for me, his containers are so large 'cause his homemade chicken soup is fantastic! ;) Sun Aug 30 15:55:17 -0700 2009 4990301 249664 kattyeyes