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Before the antiplastic bag craze, I used to reuse them to wrap my lunch sandwiches (def got a strange look from at least one coworker). I never really buy Saran Wrap, foil, or Ziplocs, tho' I've snagged a couple from roommates preflight.

Last week, I tried my 'mates' glass "Tupperware" from IKEA (reminds me of my mom's Tupperware parties in the '80s without the plastic or bad outfits). I cooked up my best dish of grilled chicken, spinach, and parm cheese and tossed it in there before work - only to have it spill the savory juices inside my handbag on the way. Sure, I shoulda had the smarts to keep it upright (kinda like the time I put a pizza box in the oven to warm it up and it started smoking...will my family ever let me live that down?). This week: lentils, feta, and the best farmers market tomatoes I've ever tasted - and no spilling.

-Senior Editor Theresa...off to chow on her homemade lunch...

Posted by: ddiprima on 11/26/2008
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Beth  on November 26, 2008 at 01:14 AM 1
These sound great I have been looking for something like this to put in my kids lunch.
georgine  on November 26, 2008 at 09:02 AM 2
The Ikea glass containers are great! Try a couple rubber bands to keep it closed. Beth, just know they might be too heavy for a kids lunch box.
Julie  on November 26, 2008 at 09:24 AM 3
Sorry but I disagree with your tip for today...at least partially. Tupperware is safe to use! There aren't any toxins to leach out in the food!
tracey  on November 26, 2008 at 11:32 AM 4
i would love to try some samples. Thank you
rgburns  on November 26, 2008 at 11:54 AM 5
Pyrex glass ware is the perfect alternative to plastic containers and it's made in USA. No more plastics at my house.
Paula King  on November 26, 2008 at 02:34 PM 6
I love the little tiffin!-my hubby & I have been wanting them ever since we saw them on TV (it was in Britain or India...) Thanks so much for the link.
rgburns  on November 26, 2008 at 03:03 PM 7
Actually Julie you may be incorrect. Tupperware is made with polycarbonates and BPA. So heating foods in the microwave could cause chemicals to leach. here's their link. http://order.tupperware.com/coe/app/tup_widget.show_page?fv_page_code=sa...
Dawn  on November 27, 2008 at 12:12 AM 8
Pyrex. Made in USA.
Lisa  on November 27, 2008 at 09:34 AM 9
The Wrap-N-Mat website suggests wrapping your sandwich in wax paper. Why not use a cloth napkin then?
Laurie  on November 27, 2008 at 06:38 PM 10
I used to work at World Kitchen (the company that makes and markets CorningWare, Pyrex, Corelle, etc.) and got a lot of their dishes for free over my time there. We've used those a lot--not only are they really attractive for serving, but you can bake in them and then store, so you have less dishes (good for the environment *and* for lazy people like me! ;) ). This dish (the Pop-Ins 20oz French White soup mug with cover) http://www.shopworldkitchen.com/index.asp?pageID=231&curpage=2&UPC=71160... is really helpful for work. It holds an entire can of Chunky-type soup, and you can put liquids in it without anything leaking--just try it. My coworker proved it to me by filling it with water and juggling it! They also make plastic lids with a pop-up tab for microwaving to fit a variety of Pyrex dishes. They're awesome.
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