The solution to freezer storage of freshly-milled flours hit me like a ten pound bag of flour. Five and ten pound bags of most grains and beans from Azure Standard come in double- or triple-walled paper bags. Why not reuse the bags to store flour?
Plastic Alternative: Freezer Storage for (Freshly-Milled) Flour
September 22, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Freezer Storage for Ground Nuts
August 11, 2008 By 2 Comments
When I grind nuts — whether fine, medium-fine, or coarse meal — I do several cups at a time and store the excess in the freezer for use during the coming week(s). For some time now, I have been using quart- or pint-size glass jars to store the ground nuts, instead of plastic zipper-seal bags. [...]
GF Cracker Mix in a Jar — Make Ahead or Gift
August 10, 2008 By 1 Comment
When measuring out the ingredients to make a double-batch of Cheezy Gluten-Free Crackers, I fill a quart size jar with all the dry ingredients for another double-batch of crackers. I store it on the door of the freezer. It is ready for me to use sometime during the coming week. I just transfer the contents [...]
Wax Paper Covered Refrigerator Bowl
August 5, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Refrigerator storage sans plastic: Use natural wax paper to cover bowls. Hold the paper in place with a rubber band stretched around the bowl on top of the paper. The wax paper helps preserve moisture. If not concerned with moisture loss, parchment paper can be used. Both types of paper can be reused again and [...]
GF Bread Mixes in a Jar — Time Saver or Great Gift!
August 5, 2008 By 1 Comment
We packed up some flatbread mixes to take with us when visiting friends on Sunday. I normally reach for a plastic bag to store make-ahead mixes, but then I thought — why not a glass jar? As you may know, I’m on a mission to reduce my plastic use. This was a duh moment for [...]
Large Glass Refrigerator Storage Dish
July 31, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Please forgive me for perhaps going overboard in my excitement about the large glass refrigerator storage dishes that arrived today from greenfeet.com. They are just the most awesome kitchen tools! The glass is super sturdy; they’re going to last forever with careful handling. Here I filled one of the large dishes (it holds 12 cups) [...]
Made an Order at Greenfeet.com
July 30, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Trying Out Some Plastic Alternatives
July 24, 2008 By 4 Comments
I picked up my Azure Standard order yesterday. I don’t have to meet the truck anymore on late Monday nights, because a friend retrieves my order and then I go grab it from her when I’m out in town on Wednesdays. I am so thankful to have the help with that, being as we live [...]
And The Winner Is… (‘Use Less Plastic’ Challenge)
June 30, 2008 By 1 Comment
After a completely objective drawing (thank you to my son, Mikah), I am pleased to announce the winner of the ‘Use Less Plastic’ Challenge. Please join me in congratulating Sara! I will be sending her a 2.5 quart stainless steel mixing bowl. This was a great challenge! I am very thankful to everyone who participated! [...]
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