how do they handle freezing? I want to make dips ahead and freeze portions for lunches.
941112
The cups handle freezing fine. I use them for ice cream so I won't eat more than I should. You have to remove the top carefully on frozen things, however; else, the cup will crack and then the ice cream will thaw and you'll have a mess on your hands. I wrote the manufacturer about that but the solution is easy. Just take the lid off without mashing the cup. My husband can't seem to remember that, though. :-)
941113
Freezing? They are wonderful for freezing. For extra security against freezer burn I put a piece of plastic wrap over the top and squeeze out extra air before putting the lid on. As for freezing dips it depends what is in the dip. I wouldn't freeze a cream based dip. You can google just about any type of dip and see if you can freeze it. I do use them for portions for lunch. So far I have re-used many containers that were frozen, thawed and washed. No problems there.
941114
As long as you only fill them up halfway and stack them upright to store they worked fine for me. Do not microwave them to thaw or try to take the lid off while frozen unless you want a mess. They will crack if you handle them too much before thawing. For added security, I placed a rubber band around them while freezing and also in the lunch kit to ensure they didn't leak, and they never did. They worked just fine for me!
2839
personally I would make the patties and put them on a cookie sheet to freeze them and then put in a zippered freezer baggie. As far as these bags work - I have had no troubles with them and actually just placed a re-order for gardening season. I freeze green beans etc in them for the 2 of us and the pint is a good size for that.
943859
I put in frozen bread slices + buns and always has done them evenly - use #2 setting... Haven't tried on frozen bagels yet, didn't use defrost
660934
Interesting question for trial and error. We always freeze our leftovers for another day. They reheat well and never go to waste.
1191481
I use 2 in my kids lunches and they are not frozen when i get them home. So i would say only if you use several of them and def not for anything frozen! The thicker ones are a safer bet. It probably also depends on the lunch box.
249587
I wouldn't recommend it, I don't think they hold their "freeze" very long at all. I'd use a small freezer pack instead.
26747
It seems to me I recall a "warning" not to use frozen meat. Tio thoroughly thaw prior to putting in the cooker. I've followed that directive.
973423
sorry...I have never tried freezing them but they are awesome for regular use.
729470
I use the highest temp as my bread, etc. is frozen. I do not make sandwiches so I can't answer that.
1594043
Totally, that's how I warm up my meat pies. I bake and freeze....though you want to make sure that they are only *cold* when they go in the toaster oven. Not frozen...tempered or not it could break them.
909602
Yes, freezing is probably the best way to maintain their products. They come double bagged too. Occasionally I've had problems separating slices of the frozen multigrain bread but none with the sourdough or white bread. All are great toasted!
2107504
I made some with leftover smoothie this morning and 4hrs later they're frozen. I wasn't checking on them regularly though.
204207
I live in Arizona and haven't had to deal with this issue. But I would suggest emptying the dish before a freeze to be on the safe side. The type of plastic of which it is made seems durable enough to handle temperature changes.
1658081
simple ice trays and btw it doesn't work too well either, it takes forever for anything to freeze completely..we have ice pops for the kids that I put in about a week ago and they are still not frozen.
2260343
I put the food in the bowls the night before. That way everything is cold before using the box. Ice pack would work too.
878308
Yes, my kids told me that they were too frozen at their lunch time, I think they like them a bit softer than most. They ate at 10:10 & 10:45 in the morning last school year. Lunches are packed very early at 6:45am.
205244
We bought these & loved them but never tried to freeze the bread. Maybe you could use them & then wrap again to make sure although bread doesn't freeze well for too long it might just work. Sorry I can't help you more with this question.