There is no good way to store tupperware

[thyme4change]

Prove me wrong.

[bean29]

In the dead cabinet space above the Refrigerator? In the Basement?  I probably also have some in nearly every cabinet in my kitchen.

I agree though, they could design some of it to nest and stack better.  Rubbermaid now has lids that will lock together for storage, and I think the base is smaller than the upper edge, so you can nest their dishes.  Some of my Tupperware nests, but not all of it.

I like Tupperware though, I think it seals better.  I had a party about a year ago and I made out on the "free" stuff.  I got the new Tupperware Impressions clear bowls.  I really like them.

I had a party because they had a off white/pink/burgundy bowl set as a holiday item that I wanted.  It was in the next book after my SIL's party, so in order to buy it, I had to have a party. 

[mollyanna58]

Tupperware brand specifically, or does that include other brands?

[thyme4change]

Mar 20, 2019 16:00:01 GMT -5 mollyanna58 said:

Tupperware brand specifically, or does that include other brands?

All brands.

[thyme4change]

Mar 20, 2019 15:47:26 GMT -5 bean29 said:

In the dead cabinet space above the Refrigerator? In the Basement?  I probably also have some in nearly every cabinet in my kitchen.

I agree though, they could design some of it to nest and stack better.  Rubbermaid now has lids that will lock together for storage, and I think the base is smaller than the upper edge, so you can nest their dishes.  Some of my Tupperware nests, but not all of it.

I like Tupperware though, I think it seals better.  I had a party about a year ago and I made out on the "free" stuff.  I got the new Tupperware Impressions clear bowls.  I really like them.

I had a party because they had a off white/pink/burgundy bowl set as a holiday item that I wanted.  It was in the next book after my SIL's party, so in order to buy it, I had to have a party. 

I have some of the stacking rubbermaid ones.  They are very difficult to snap together - so everyone just skips it.  The only time it is a useful feature is when I declare that I can't stand it anymore and I go in and stack everything neatly.  It lasts about 2 days before the whole drawer is a mess again.

[Chocolate Lover]

Mar 20, 2019 15:40:33 GMT -5 thyme4change said:

Prove me wrong.

I can't. You are 10000% correct.

I did buy all the same brand, same shape and refuse to waver from those and that helps marginally, but not really. There are still a million lids to store. 

[thyme4change]

When the kids move out, I will probably throw out half of it (or more).  That should help.  I probably could throw out a bunch now - as it isn't as if I often go to the drawer and find it empty because every piece is being used elsewhere.  

[wvugurl26]

My smaller lids are in a basket. Others are stacked underneath the containers or on top.

I've got new ones everywhere that haven't been used yet. I'm really not sure why I bought some of it.

[bean29]

I mostly cheat of the rubbermaid. I consider them “magic” dishes. I send them empty to my MIL and they come back full. So, I wash them and send them back to my MIL regularly.

[wvugurl26]

Mar 20, 2019 16:39:01 GMT -5 bean29 said:

I mostly cheat of the rubbermaid. I consider them “magic” dishes. I send them empty to my MIL and they come back full. So, I wash them and send them back to my MIL regularly.

I'm doing it wrong, all my containers come back empty to me. I guess those people are waiting on me to send them back with food in them!

[countrygirl2]

I like Tupperware.  I found some nice lightly used ones on ebay to add to them, in smaller sizes.

Mine I started putting the lids on them and storing them.  I got rid of tons of stuff out of that cabinet.  I have those and glass bowls with lids now.  Like them both.

[weltschmerz]

I've started using glass containers instead of plastic. All the bowls and lids nest in each other.
I've noticed that some foods end up tasting of plastic, or maybe that's just my hyperosmia talking. Taste and smell are closely linked.

[Malarky]

I ditched all the tupperware and switched to glass.  One drawer holds them all stacked according to size. Lids are stored upright in a bin in the same drawer.  

I don't ever microwave with the plastic lid on.  I just cover with a paper towel.  Thus avoiding the plastic taste/smell.

[busymom]

Pinterest actually has a category for Tupperware storage cabinets.  Like this one:

[Tiny]

The best way to store the majority of plastic containers (tupperware/glad/rubbermaid/etc) is in the trash.

Back in the day, I matched up lids/bottoms of the "faux" tupperware containers. I threw out anything that didn't match. I threw out anything that was "cloudy" or "stained" or "cracked". I then picked out the 5 of the best 1.5 to 2 cup rectangular containers that I would use for packing lunches. I then picked out 5 or so 1 cup containers also for lunches. Everything else went in the trash. I tossed out ALL cool whip, butter, creamcheese containers.

I then went thru my name brand tupperware and trashed anything that didn't have a lid or was melted/badly stained. I gave away any containers/bowls I couldn't remember using.

I nest the tupperware I still have, the lids go in a Tupperware branded lid holder (I've had it for decades). At any given moment some of the faux tupperware and brand name tupperware is in use - so some of it is in my fridge or freezer.

I found having LESS of the stuff was more useful. Also not keeping pieces I never used was very helpful.

[toomuchreality]

You are absolutely right.

Although I prefer Tupperware, I gave up on Tupperware (brand).
Every time I let someone borrow one, when I got it back (assuming I ever did), the inside was melted. That makes me crazy, even if it isn't Tupperware brand. But esp if it is.  Why don't people reheat things in their own dishes (ruin their own, instead of mine)  I do.  Then they return it like nothing is wrong. Ugh.  I won't use any brand, if the inside has been melted.
Tupperware brand is too expensive, to consider it disposable.

I store my lids in something similar to this, according to size...  Then I stack/nest the bowls.

I mostly use pyrex glass bowls now, and send food in something I don't want back.  But I don't cook much anymore.

[alabamagal]

I have very limited storage in my kitchen. I kept plastic storage in a bottom cabinet.

When putting away from dishwasher, method is to try to stack as best you can then close the cabinet door before it comes tumbling out.

[dannylion]

Mar 20, 2019 18:26:00 GMT -5 busymom said:

Pinterest actually has a category for Tupperware storage cabinets.  Like this one:

That's not Tupperware.  I am reasonably certain the containers in the picture are made by Rubbermaid.  Tupperware products tend to be more awkward to fit into storage spaces, especially if several different sizes and types are involved.  I don't think Tupperware items of different sizes would fit as well into that cabinet.  Rubbermaid stuff seems to be made to fit into normal 3-dimensional spaces somewhat more conveniently.  

[busymom]

Do you like this one better, dannylion?  

[bean29]

Somewhat OT but my DD texted this to me this AM:

tamararubin.com/2019/03/stop-using-your-vintage-tupperware-now-these-measuring-cups-are-positive-for-2103-ppm-lead-250-ppm-arsenic/

She said old Tupperware has tested positive for lead. I found the woman’s blog confusing to read. I am pulling my older Tupperware glasses and measuring cups from my cupboards.

[dannylion]

Mar 21, 2019 9:16:32 GMT -5 busymom said:

Do you like this one better, dannylion ?  

That does look nice!  I'm not familiar with those containers.  Are they made by Tupperware?  If they are, then Tupperware has definitely improved its design! 

I liked the other one, too, and it accommodated the containers well.  I was just making the point that the containers were not actually Tupperware, so it was not really an indication of how well it would accommodate Tupperware products, which I have found to be very difficult to wrangle into any type of storage situation.  Food storage containers by other makers seem to be designed to fit into actual kitchen cabinets.  

[Chocolate Lover]

Mar 21, 2019 10:06:01 GMT -5 bean29 said:

Somewhat OT but my DD texted this to me this AM:

tamararubin.com/2019/03/stop-using-your-vintage-tupperware-now-these-measuring-cups-are-positive-for-2103-ppm-lead-250-ppm-arsenic/

She said old Tupperware has tested positive for lead. I found the woman’s blog confusing to read. I am pulling my older Tupperware glasses and measuring cups from my cupboards.

Guess I'm gonna die of lead poisoning, you can pry those from my cold, dead hands!!! I have a 3/4 c in there FFS!!! Never will I find one of those again!

[chapeau]

Mar 21, 2019 10:46:12 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Mar 21, 2019 10:06:01 GMT -5 bean29 said:

Somewhat OT but my DD texted this to me this AM:

tamararubin.com/2019/03/stop-using-your-vintage-tupperware-now-these-measuring-cups-are-positive-for-2103-ppm-lead-250-ppm-arsenic/

She said old Tupperware has tested positive for lead. I found the woman’s blog confusing to read. I am pulling my older Tupperware glasses and measuring cups from my cupboards.

Guess I'm gonna die of lead poisoning, you can pry those from my cold, dead hands!!! I have a 3/4 c in there FFS!!! Never will I find one of those again!

I bought my sister a set of stainless steel measuring cups and spoons for Christmas a couple of years ago. There’s a 3/4, a 2/3, 1/8. And 1.5 tsp, etc

I didn’t buy myself a set, but I wish i had...

[thyme4change]

Mar 21, 2019 10:08:07 GMT -5 dannylion said:

Mar 21, 2019 9:16:32 GMT -5 busymom said:

Do you like this one better, dannylion ?  

That does look nice!  I'm not familiar with those containers.  Are they made by Tupperware?  If they are, then Tupperware has definitely improved its design! 

I liked the other one, too, and it accommodated the containers well.  I was just making the point that the containers were not actually Tupperware, so it was not really an indication of how well it would accommodate Tupperware products, which I have found to be very difficult to wrangle into any type of storage situation.  Food storage containers by other makers seem to be designed to fit into actual kitchen cabinets.  

That does look nice.  The key is putting them back in that way.  I think it also confirms that if I reduced my volume, it might work better.  The amount of space shown is larger than my drawer, but I believe I have more pieces.  

[Chocolate Lover]

Mar 21, 2019 10:52:05 GMT -5 chapeau said:

Mar 21, 2019 10:46:12 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Guess I'm gonna die of lead poisoning, you can pry those from my cold, dead hands!!! I have a 3/4 c in there FFS!!! Never will I find one of those again!

I bought my sister a set of stainless steel measuring cups and spoons for Christmas a couple of years ago. There’s a 3/4, a 2/3, 1/8. And 1.5 tsp, etc

I didn’t buy myself a set, but I wish i had...

Maybe you should have gotten one for me too! 

I've randomly looked when I'm near kitchen stuff and never have seen a set with the 3/4. Of course, I don't take myself into that kind of place/area of a store too often, I find things I don't really need to buy.

[chapeau]

Mar 21, 2019 10:54:47 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Mar 21, 2019 10:52:05 GMT -5 chapeau said:

I bought my sister a set of stainless steel measuring cups and spoons for Christmas a couple of years ago. There’s a 3/4, a 2/3, 1/8. And 1.5 tsp, etc

I didn’t buy myself a set, but I wish i had...

Maybe you should have gotten one for me too! 

I've randomly looked when I'm near kitchen stuff and never have seen a set with the 3/4. Of course, I don't take myself into that kind of place/area of a store too often, I find things I don't really need to buy.

I think I got them from Amazon.

[thyme4change]

www.amazon.com/7-Piece-Stainless-Steel-Measuring-Cups/dp/B0723386H6

www.amazon.com/Measuring-Stainless-Ingredient-Engraved-Conversion/dp/B079L9FK85/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=ceramic+measuring+cups+7+piece&qid=1553184124&s=home-garden&sr=1-3

[bean29]

Mar 21, 2019 10:46:12 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Mar 21, 2019 10:06:01 GMT -5 bean29 said:

Somewhat OT but my DD texted this to me this AM:

tamararubin.com/2019/03/stop-using-your-vintage-tupperware-now-these-measuring-cups-are-positive-for-2103-ppm-lead-250-ppm-arsenic/

She said old Tupperware has tested positive for lead. I found the woman’s blog confusing to read. I am pulling my older Tupperware glasses and measuring cups from my cupboards.

Guess I'm gonna die of lead poisoning, you can pry those from my cold, dead hands!!! I have a 3/4 c in there FFS!!! Never will I find one of those again!

You can buy a new set - apparently the issue is the older ones:

www.tupperware.com/measuring-cups-1079.html

[Chocolate Lover]

Mar 21, 2019 11:40:26 GMT -5 bean29 said:

Mar 21, 2019 10:46:12 GMT -5 Chocolate Lover said:

Guess I'm gonna die of lead poisoning, you can pry those from my cold, dead hands!!! I have a 3/4 c in there FFS!!! Never will I find one of those again!

You can buy a new set - apparently the issue is the older ones:

www.tupperware.com/measuring-cups-1079.html

Like I want to pay Tupperware what they think their products are worth.   I wanted to replace a lid once and the dang lid alone was above $20. That will buy me a lot of Rubbermaid items.

Anyway, Thyme helpfully proved me wrong, there are lots of them out there. 

[NoNamePerson]

Mar 21, 2019 10:06:01 GMT -5 bean29 said:

Somewhat OT but my DD texted this to me this AM:

tamararubin.com/2019/03/stop-using-your-vintage-tupperware-now-these-measuring-cups-are-positive-for-2103-ppm-lead-250-ppm-arsenic/

She said old Tupperware has tested positive for lead. I found the woman’s blog confusing to read. I am pulling my older Tupperware glasses and measuring cups from my cupboards.

OMG, I guess I'm dead and don't know it. Of course I will admit that I don't have anything Tupperware in the cabinets now but back in the day that was all we had. I guess what I have now is taking the place of eggs which have been declared bad for me - or has that changed? I stay so confused