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SecretSylph t1_iwho50w wrote

I’ve been using Stasher bags for freezing a lot of chopped veggies. I’ve only had mine for a little over a year but they’ve been holding up surprisingly well, only had one get a hole so far but that was due to my roommate poking it with a very sharp knife. That one is still usable though, just not for anything that leaks or needs a good seal. Not sure if it’s necessarily BIFL but I don’t see myself needing to get replacements for a good while. Plus I discovered that you can write on them with chalk markers for labeling!

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andriodgerms OP t1_iwhvkze wrote

Hadn't thought about silicone bags. I have two Stasher bags and they are small, but really well made

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demonicfeces t1_iwi3woo wrote

I've been using larger ones for this and they work great.

The large surface area of the bag means quicker thawing too.

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desubot1 t1_iwiaz0k wrote

for soups and liquid i find freezing them in silicon ice cube trays and bagging them to be way more convenient then trying to keep them in their own tupperwear.

if you can figure out the portions you take x number of cubes per meal.

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kbotc t1_iwirhgh wrote

They've been making "slasher bowls" which are the bags with flat bottoms so they're really good for storage. The biggest problem is the material picks up odors like nobody's business or that's all I'd use.

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andriodgerms OP t1_iwiva2p wrote

Good point. Silicone does cling to odors. I just checked out their website and saw this product! Feeling like I might be going with the glasslock for my purposes. Who knows what I'll put in there 😂

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SecretSylph t1_iwnk8ed wrote

Tragically I found this happening too, especially in the one I use to freeze caramelized onions. It’s not a complete fix, but I’ve found that adding a tablespoon or two of baking soda, some hot water, sealing and shaking it up can help. Letting it sit for a few hours can also help if it’s a more persistent smell. Their site also has a few other tips for getting rid of smells!

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