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I Ditched All Plastic Food Storage for This Practical Set
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A few months ago, I went down a rabbit hole about all things plastic. I had never really cared about plastics before — I was aware of the growing research that micro and nano-plastics are everywhere, including our bodies — but for some reason it hadn’t yet become something I was really worried about. Whether it was a full-on anxiety spiral or just the knowledge that I’m getting older and my continued exposure to toxins is something that I should really be proactive about figuring out, I ended up going on somewhat of an antiplastic crusade. I’ve replaced my detergent, worked through my last dryer sheets, stopped using my plastic cup collection, and slowly but surely replaced my plastic food storage containers.
The food storage containers I currently had were pretty basic and from various stores and retailers. However, the base was glass and the lids were plastic. I knew that this would be another category of items to go, but I couldn’t find an ideal replacement — until now that is. I got my hands on Bentgo and its Signature Glass Food Storage Set, which is made of zero plastic. And you, too, can get your hands on not one, but two of these sets with our buy one, get one at 30% off with free shipping offering. Just use our code: APTBTS when purchasing. Hurry as this deal runs from July 14-20 only.
What Makes the Bentgo Signature Glass Food Storage Set Better Than Any Other Container
I own the 10-piece set (five containers and five lids), but it also comes in 4-piece, 6-piece, 8-piece, 14-piece, 16-piece and 18-piece options. The Bentgo Signature Glass Food Storage Set (10 piece) felt unique in that it is the first glass storage set that I’ve ever tried that has glass lids, too, not glass storage with plastic lids. To create a seal, the glass food storage does use a silicone seal or tab paired with a tiny hole in the corner of the lid. You pop the lid on, and you “seal” your food by pressing the tab into the hole.
To take the lid off, you unpop the tab and then remove the lid. It’s as easy as that! Taking the lid on (and off) is actually super satisfying. Though I haven’t microwaved my Bentgo storage yet, the manufacturer says the hole is also ideal for steaming food inside your glass, if that’s your preference.
The glass storage is also dishwasher-safe and made of borosilicate glass, which is more sturdy than other glass types, which is ideal for someone like me, who is essentially professionally clumsy. They also feel lighter than other glass storage I have, which is great since I’m often carrying them to and from work, and the one (and perhaps only) annoying thing about switching from plastic storage to glass storage is how much heavier glass storage is — especially when I’m carrying notebooks, laptops, and chargers to work.
Why I Love the Bentgo Signature Glass Food Storage Set So Much
The Bentgo Signature Glass Food Storage Set (10 piece) is way more glass than other glass storage options, plus they’re fun to use and lighter than other options, making them great for commuters like me. I like that the storage set is truly stackable — great for my limited kitchen storage in both the shelving units I have and in my fridge. I also like that the set comes in two different shapes (rectangular and circular).
At the end of the day, though, I still need a glass storage set that replicates the true practicality of restaurant industry plastic quarts and pints, which are also stackable, come in a ton of different sizes, take up so little space in the fridge, and are so lightweight. (I have been eyeing Weck jars to replicate this, but haven’t yet taken the plunge.) If anyone has any suggestions, I’m all ears.
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Buy: Bentgo Signature Glass Food Storage Set (10 piece), $49.99
I Tried the Grill Rescue Brush, and Now I Won’t Use Anything Else
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My husband happily serves as our resident grill master. I’m grateful for not only all the delicious food he dishes up, but also that he often takes care of grill cleanup duties. But now that we’ve recently added a Blackstone griddle to our Weber grill setup, I’ll be gladly pitching in with outdoor cleanup.
I won’t lie: I’m skittish around outdoor gas cooktops, especially with cleanup. Unlike letting a kitchen stovetop cool before you wipe it down, it’s actually easier to clean a grill when it’s still hot. So when I saw the rave reviews about the safe and easy-to-use Grill Rescue Brush, I knew I had to try it.
What Is the Grill Rescue Brush?
The Grill Rescue Brush is more than just a simple grill brush. It features a thick but soft cleaning head made of aramid fiber, which is the same fabric used in firefighter gear, so it’s not only durable but also heat-resistant. The cleaning sponge attaches to a long, sturdy red handle that’s lightweight but powerful. In fact, it’s “so strong you can run it over with your truck and it still won’t snap,” according to the website.
This nifty gadget was created by a firefighter not to prevent grill fires, but to protect people from grill brush injuries sustained by ingesting wire bristles that had fallen off during cleaning and ended up in grilled food. This is not an overreaction. Between 2002 and 2014, approximately 1,700 ER visits in the United States were reported due to ingested grill brush bristles. I once grabbed a grill brush by the bristles and found that to be painful enough, which made me even more excited to try Grill Rescue.
Why I Love the Grill Rescue Brush
I usually reserve my fangirling for indoor cleaning gadgets, but the Grill Rescue Brush is deserving of all the praise. To start, it’s incredibly simple to use. Here’s how it works:
I was a bit worried about the steam, so I was very glad that the brush has such a long handle to keep your hand at a safe distance. It was very satisfying to scrub the food residue off and watch the steam help release any greasy residue. The steam dissipates rather quickly, so you do have to work a bit fast. (You can also reheat and turn off the grill if needed.)
My husband normally uses a traditional grill brush or a ball of aluminum foil attached to the end of a long barbecue fork to clean the grill. But, after using the Grill Rescue, he was thoroughly impressed with how easy and effective it was. “Looks better than it did before I started grilling,” he said.
Why I’ll Keep Using the Grill Rescue Brush to Clean My Grill
I’m excited to try the Grill Rescue Brush on our new griddle, which needs a nonabrasive method to keep it clean. The reviews from other Blackstone griddle owners are stellar, although the commonly suggested tip is to carefully scrape off as much grease as possible before using Grill Rescue, as the cleaner head can be a chore to clean off later if not done properly.
As expected, the cleaning head looked a little worse for wear after I finished with the grill. But it’s super easy to clean. Just pinch one of the levers on either side of the head to pop it off, then scrub it by hand or put it in the dishwasher. I’m all for doing things the easy way, so into the dishwasher it went. It wasn’t sopping wet when it came out, but I did leave it on the kitchen windowsill to dry in the sun for next time.
The website says the cleaning head typically lasts between 25 and 100 uses, though maintenance and storage play a big role in longevity. The company reports that some customers have used it more than 600 times before replacing it, so I feel confident that Grill Rescue will come to the rescue with barbecue cleanup for a very long time.
This $11 Costco Freezer Find Makes for the Perfect Holiday Season Appetizer
When throwing a dinner party, it’s easy to get swept up in the multicourse-ness of it all. And when it comes to dinner parties, the holiday season is arguably the most popular time of the year to host — and it’s all about the food.
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If you happen to be one of those ethereal, sparkling hosting wizards, you probably already know that hosting is hard work (especially if you’re making it look easy!). When I was reading a hostess guide book from 1952, for example (there are so many!), I learned that to be a good hostess, everything has to be homemade, everything has to be perfect, and your dress has to have an a-line silhouette. Luckily today’s standards have changed: Wearing pants is now an option, and hosting doesn’t mean making everything from scratch. In fact, smart hosts know when to take clever shortcuts so they can spend quality time with their guests.
As every good host knows, you never know when or where inspiration will strike. For me it was in the aisles of Costco that I stumbled upon a clever shortcut — in the freezer, betwixt boxes of 72-count toaster waffles and giant six-pound sacks of Italian meatballs. Cuisine Adventures French Onion Soup immediately caught my attention, for two main reasons.
What’s So Great About Cuisine Adventures French Onion Soup?
First, French onion soup calls for a ton of onions. While onions aren’t expensive, there’s a lot of labor involved in halving, peeling, and slicing 10, 12, 50, or one billion onions (I don’t know how much soup you make). Second, a good French onion soup takes time: Letting broth, a bit of wine, some herbs, and all of those onions become friends in the pot can take at least a few hours. At only $10.99 for six portions, this Costco version is nearly cheaper (in some cases, literally cheaper!) than buying all the ingredients to make it yourself.
I don’t know about you, but I prefer hanging out with people over onions. So I imagine for Thanksgiving, or your birthday, or any celebration where you’re having people over, this frozen French onion soup would make the perfect hands-off first course. I was delighted to find that this soup came packaged in individual, vacuum-sealed cylindrical portions, perfect for placing in a bowl and microwaving, which is one of the preparation methods listed on the box.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the flavor of the soup — hearty and savory, with slight sweetness from the onions. Unsurprisingly, however, the croutons placed on top didn’t really get crispy in the microwave (perhaps they would if you prepared this in the oven), but that was nothing some supplementary toast couldn’t fix.
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What holiday shortcuts are you buying at Costco this year? Tell us in the comments.
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Kristen is a Washington, D.C.-based freelance writer and homebody. She specializes in home and lifestyle content, and loves helping others live their best lives at home and beyond. Romanticizing her life since 1987, you can probably find her sipping on iced coffee, crushing a Crossfit workout, designing her next dream space, or blasting Taylor Swift.