Can the lid be flipped over and filled with ice to keep the eggs cold in warm weather, or for longer periods?
1479852
Yes it can! I feel so stupid, it never occurred to me to do that when I used it to put out deviled eggs at parties. Thank you!
1479853
Yes it can. I have four Chef Buddies. I live in the SE and love this feature. I wouldn't want anyone to get sick from eating eggs that were not kept cold. I make some spicy and some not so I set out more than one tray at a time.
1479854
Yes, it can. That's a good idea! It doesn't lock in place like it does with the lid on the top, but it should be perfectly fine in that position with ice below. These trays are a great value for this price. Very well designed, too. Can't go wrong.
697208
It keeps whatever you have in it cold up to 4 or 5 hours. Never put ant freeze bags in there. I'm sure it you want to leave it longer it would be a good idea to put some in there. I am very pleased with the flip box. The only problem I have found it be careful when you close and open it back up for storage. Very fragile
984144
I'd say yes. We only freeze ours laying on their sides - but remember not to fill it too full. They always expand a bit when they freeze, and that could probably pop open the lid of you overfill it.
698253
Yes they are way sturdy. Get bubble wrap for the inside so your eggs won't rattle. So great for the cooler when camping. No broken wet eggs.
71930
Depends on many factors. If the eggs are kept desicated and in a cool (not cold and not warm) and dry place, they may last a year or more.
375577
I don't think I would try that... I use it to keep my lunch in while I am at school. The ice always melts... I think the reason for this is because the top is not insulated, it is just a plastic lid.
2194371
I've used this for years for iced tea. I've probably run several thousands of cycles of hot tea -> fridge to cool, then apply lid. The lid fastens tight and does not leak, but I can't comment on it being air tight. Also, the weight of cooking oil would make handling a pitcher of this size unwieldy. I would probably suggest going with something glass with a screw-on lid.
1560047
yes, just be sure to a hoy pad or some such to remove the lid after, and don't set it down on anything cold
746037
It comes with a hard plastic cover on the bottom and sides. Not the top so I wouldn't turn it upside down. I use ut eith ice-packs so I don't know for sure about ice.
810108
We have frozen milk in these short-term only without any problems. I wouldn't recommend these for long-term freezer storage since there would be a layer of air between the milk and the lid.
1074661
I haven't tried, but the walls of the larger container are filled with a freezing agent, and do keep things cold for the 4 hours before my daughter eats lunch. I would probably go with a standard, stainless steel thermos container if you need to keep something cold for 6 hours.
436382
If you are incubating chicken eggs, you will just have to hold up the top, then turn the eggs. A mother hen turns them with her beak, and the eggs don't stay uniformly warm, so I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just do it quickly, then put the lid down. If you are incubating reptile eggs, they shouldn't be turned.
2249290
Yes...I leave lid on loosely. That's one of the reasons why I chose these. Great for sending food to daycare with baby.
2171550
I usually fill it 1/2 way with water the night before and then put that in the fridge with plastic wrap over the top so it will get cold INSIDE. The next morning I fill it the rest of the way with ice and put the real lid on. My son then takes it to an UNaircondioned school. When he gets home there is usually still ice rattling around in the bottom. That's about 8 to 8.5 hours after it was first filled with ice in the morning.
1480741
I purchased this item as a present. I asked them the question and this is their reply. Lid and handle do get quite warm and best to use mitt. If you want more then 2 eggs after first 2 are done while water still hot do second batch it takes little time. eggs are always perfect.
1826450
I have no problems at all putting the lid on when the cooker is cold. Sometimes, when the food is hot, I have to fiddle with the lid a little to get it to reseal. The lid rotates onto a hinge to open it. I use my cooker all the time anfd love it!
635230
Yes. The lid is made from tempered glass and can withstand 500° We use this one at least 4 times a week!