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Meghann--do you use the vinegar and hydrogen peroxide full strength for this? Or dilute it?

I like this idea, because I don't have a dishwasher and would rather not use a bleach solution, but I'm wary of putting plastics in the microwave...

I'll put in another plug for canning. :) It's a really fun, involved activity that gives me the same satisfaction as baking, anyway. And you can experiment with low-sugar recipes, or can your own tomato sauce...the possibilities are endless!

Another option for portioning without using so many plastic bags is to freeze portions in a muffin tin, then move the portions to a single large plastic bag or container for storage.

I'd also be interested in freezer-friendly vegetarian/vegan meals.

Jodi, can you keep a plate and bowl and set of silverware of your own at work in your desk? That way you can carry food back and forth in a tiffin (which is lightweight and seals tightly) and then have something reusable on which to heat your food.

I've been slowly replacing my cheap tupperware with glass and bpa-free plastics. I'm doing a lot of saving of glass jam and peanut butter jars, which works nicely for storage of smaller amounts of rice, etc. What I'm wondering is, what are some good plastic alternatives for freezing? I like to cook in larger amounts and freeze leftovers, but I worry about putting glass in the freezer. I've been using my older tupperwares, since I reheat the food on the stove and not the microwave, but eventually would like to get rid of those containers altogether. Thoughts?

I don't cook for my cat, but I switched last year to an "all-natural" food that's corn-free and has meat as its main ingredient (as opposed to meat by-products or corn or another grain). I feel much better feeding that to him, and since he's been eating that he doesn't have as many hairballs and his coat is way softer, too.

I always buy Kitchen Basics, but all those plugs for Better than Bouillon has convinced me to try it!