Our All-Time Favourite Food Storage Containers
Stasher bags, from $12 each. Photo, Erik Putz.
Resealable silicone pouches are a great alternative to single-use sandwich bags. We’re obsessed with these colourful Stasher bags, ideal for storing prepped produce, meat and snacks. They’re also safe to use in the freezer, dishwasher and microwave, and can stand up to boiling water for sous-vide cooking.
Here are more food storage containers we love.
Instead of sandwich bags
Keep snacks at hand, on the go or in your home. Stasher bags, from $12, indigo.ca.
Instead of plastic produce bags
Layered cotton keeps produce fresher, longer, so you're reducing plastic and food waste at the same time. The Swag bag, from $25, swagoz.com.
Instead of cereal boxes
These stand-up bags are ideal for bulk items or even soup. Pack your flat and refill it with your favourite cereal or crackers at a bulk store. (Re)Zip Tall food storage, from $13, fenigo.ca.
Instead of clamshell packaging
Vents help fruits and veg stay fresh, so your farmer's market or loose items will last without depending on a clamshell plastic package. Rubbermaid FreshWorks, from $10, walmart.ca.
Instead of snack bags
Did you know one (Re)Zip replaces up to 300 single-use baggies? These zip-top silicone bags are lightweight, snack size, leak-proof, freezer and dishwasher safe. (Re)Zip Leakproof Reusable Lunch Storage Bags, $30/set of 5, fenigo.com.
Instead of take-out containers
Collapsible vessels to avalanche-proof your cupboard. Even better? Pop one of these slim things in your bag and ask restaurant staff to pack your take-out food or leftovers in it. MQFORU boxes, $24/set, amazon.ca.
The very best of Chatelaine straight to your inbox.
Chatelaine celebrates, inspires, informs and empowers. We know that Canadian women contain multitudes, and we cover all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change to caregiving, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.
