I get a lot of questions about how I store gluten-free food and ingredients. Here are a few of my favorite food storage products. These are all at work, right now, in my very own kitchen. And not a one of them is a site sponsor (although there are some affiliate links):
1. Ball Freezer Jars: great for freezing liquids, for preserving flours and for all-around cold and room-temperature food storage.
2. Rubbermaid Premier Food Storage Containers: sturdy and stain-resistant (love it!), these containers will last for years and years, and even though they don't brag about it, Rubbermaid has a-mazing customer service and will replace their products in the blink of an eye if they break.
3. Snapware 29-cup storage container: the perfect size for storing gluten-free flour blends, bought or made in bulk (3 containers together hold a 25 pound bag of flour). I have also bought a similar container from Kohl's made by The Food Network brand, but that one's more expensive, so … Snapware it is.
4. freeze-tite plastic freezer wrap: This is the sort of plastic wrap that they use in delis to keep those buttered rolls fresh all morning even when they've been sitting around for a few hours. Look at the amazon reviews, and you'll order it straight away!
Love,
Nicole
Anneke says
Lovely to see you and your storage tips on this rainy, gray Saturday! What a treat!
gfshoestring says
Thanks, Anneke. Right back atcha. :)
xoxo Nicole
Christina says
I work at a restaurant where we have many bigger jars for restaurants, I washed out an old big banana pepper jar and used it to keep my blended flour in; didn’t cost me a thing and works well.
Shawnwolf says
Awesome information! Thanks for the tips!
gfshoestring says
Pleasure, Shawn, as always. ;)
xoxo Nicole
Teri says
Hello Nicole,My name is Teri H from Jacksonville, Fla. I just receieved both of your books,I am very excited.I was diagnosed about19 months ago.It has been a struggle,I have really buckled down,buyin thing as I can.Yea doing well with that.When told you cant have gluten and finding out what it is you crave it.I am encourage looking forward to feeling a hundred percent better. I was amazed when I ordered both books the shipping was less than $5.00. Thank you and I am signed up for your daily receipe’s.
Sincerely Teri
herzog_t@bellsouth.net
Bergdalt says
Are the Ball Freezer jars glass or plastic? Which is best for storing flours?
Marleena A says
I have three sets of them they are all plastic.
gfshoestring says
Thanks, Marleena, for jumping in!
Bergdalt, check out #3. ;)xoxo Nicole
Kangelo says
Hi Nicole,
Do you know if the Ball, Rubbermaid and Snapware plastic containers are BPA free?
I enjoy your blog and recipes…
~Kris
Marleena A says
Yes they all are BPA free.
gfshoestring says
Thanks again, Marleena! I love it when one reader is willing and able to answer the question of another. :)
xoxo Nicole