hollyh Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 In (specifically) what containers do you store your foods? Particularly if you are a bulk purchaser. I bought some large glass containers and they were not airtight- so I now have ants in my sugar. :( I am having a hard time finding many options for LARGE glass/stainless steel, airtight containers and wanted some links to what you all might use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Canning jars. The ones that say Ball in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Canning jars. The ones that say Ball in front. Or "Kerr." Is there a difference between the two, Poppy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samiam Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Not even canning jars, I just re-use glass jars that other food products came in, ie spaghetti sauce jars are holding my sugar now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plath Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I use fido jars with the bail-top lids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 My mom has an old set of metal containers for her sugar, flour, etc. They look kind of like these ones: http://www.kleankanteen.com/products/klean-kanteen-food-canisters.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Large jars from The Container Store, like this and this. For leftovers, etc., regular wide-mouth canning jars are nice, as are some of the Anchor Hocking containers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyandtheBrains. Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I have the large half gallon ball jars for dry goods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walking-Iris Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I use ceramic with a clamp top that has the airtight rings for sugar and flours. I don't have much counter space so they are stored up high in the cabinet. But we have an ant problem that we have been battling forever. Mainly in that they have taken over the yard and landscaping. I feel like I'm living on a huge ant farm sometimes. Wouldn't be surprised if I were. So they get in the house at times. But not as often as they seem content to just drill through my yard and landscaping areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skimomma Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I don't find the canning jars to be large enough for a lot of things. The half-gallon size is really nice because it holds a half gallon but does not take up much "footprint." Our local hardware store sells them in a package of 6 for $10. Can't get cheaper than that. I know they make one gallon size too but have never bought them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I keep rice and sugar in large pickle jars. They hold 4 liters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upward Journey Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I keep rice and sugar in large pickle jars. They hold 4 liters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 For flour, sugar, and whatever (corn meal or whatever I need stored), I have a set of stainless All Clad canisters. I'd like to get some big jars to hold other dry goods such as cereals, pastas, rice, etc. I haven't tried yet as most anything glass that is handled by some of the children tends to get broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Love my Tupperware. :D My primary concern with glass would be breakage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I have a few that look like this: http://www.specialtybottle.com/gallonjarsandjugsmi.aspx I don't remember where I got them, but they are the gallon size and have never broken (I've never dropped one though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeAndTheBoys Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 Love my Tupperware. :D My primary concern with glass would be breakage. yeah--glass and my lovely tile kitchen floor have shown me many, many times that they are NOT friends. I guess I could do metal--I haven't really looked to replace the plastic yet. I do use all glass (Anchor and pyrex) food storage containers in the fridge, so they can go straight into the microwave-- Betsy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawthorne44 Posted May 17, 2014 Share Posted May 17, 2014 I use the large canisters with the ring in the lid for things like flour and sugar. Although that led led to the unfortunate Frosting day. Did you know that flour and confectioners sugar look just alike, and that cream cheese frosting maybe with lots of flour does not taste good. Even the second time around. I think glass containers are amazing for leftovers though. I have these large wide drinking glasses that crate and barrel used to sell, with a plastic lid on them. Wide enough to eat out of, but narrow and tall enough to have a limited footprint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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