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Plastic is a bad storage option for any liquid, esp. those with acids or oils, which draw out the chemicals (bad for health) and probably does affect the flavor. I've been searching for a glass bottle option and there are a few out there, though not the original formula.

I keep my two-layer tiffin in the car for unexpected to-go meals (esp. Chinese takeout), but when I need to slip a to-go container into my purse or tote for lunch/dinner out when I'm not driving, my flat stainless LunchBot is the perfect choice. At $12.95, bought locally on sale, it is a cheaper option as well. Regardless, any re-useable container that's not plastic is the healthier choice, for our bodies and the environment! Glad to see more of these coming out and being used!

Tiramusu! I learned this last fall at a cooking class in Rome, andthe authentic Italian version is surprisingly simple, though definitely a make ahead dish. A fruit galette is another good one, for when you need a dessert in 30 min.

Fortunately, the area I chose to contemplate was on my special projects list, so I know I'll be addressing it soon...the corner of my bedroom where I pile the extra pills at night (including my big reading bolster) and "store" my sewing maching, spare canvasses and craft tote. After putting away Christmas yesterday, I think I may be able to squeeze a few of those items into my one closet under the stairs. Now, if I can just figure out where to put the cat...Your kitty could be the twin of my own fuzzy one, right down to the "what are you doing NOW?" questioning look!

Before pitching expired foods willy nilly... may I point out another article TheKitchn posted yesterday? Just sayin... no need to waste food unnecessarily.
http://www.thekitchn.com/throw-away-expired-food-not-so-fast-food-news-182105

I had the pleasure of staying here on a recent overnight stop in Amsterdam and it was clean, convenient, friendly and quirky. Have to say, though, that the lowest price rooms are just plain, with no artistic touches, unless you count an entirely white room with a colored tube fluorescent floor lamp (mine was read, which was a nod to A'dam's famous district, I guess).

Yes, lonibelle! Buy fresh, buy local, buy what's in season is my #1.
At #2, thou shalt not eat plastic...yeah, you heard me. I avoid canned foods 99% of the time, since the BPA (read plastic) transfers its nasties to what´s inside.

I just had a cooking class in Rome (Italy, not Georgia) yesterday from an Italian chef and he:
1. Used a large pot
2. Had plenty of salted water at a rolling boil
3. Did NOT use oil either in the water or on the pasta after it drained
FYI, the pasta was fresh (we had just made it) and cooked perfectly al dente. Never going back to dry, boxed pasta again!!!

Nothing. I completely agree with PAIGEP and GRIFFIN . I'd like to know where the OP got those toothbrushes, though, since I'm looking for a non-plastic version! And I won't be dipping mine in plastic, however, since it won't compost then. I find that using small bits of fabric ribbon is a great way to differentiate things like keys, wine glasses (ribbon stays on and goes in dishwasher), and toothbrushes when you need to identify by color/user.

Great! Now I know what to do with the 1/2 cup spiced syrup I have leftover from making pickled watermelon rind yesterday. Off to shave me some ginger!