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Does anyone use a bread box?!

CherryHugs — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:22:38 GMT

We still have a wooden bread box that was in my family for years. Wondering if anyone still uses these? Or a metal one or other type. We have no bread drawer which would be really nice.

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willomenia — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:47:29 GMT

yes, I use a metal one. Really keeps your bread fresh longer. Looks neater on counter too! Love it.

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ECBG — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:54:00 GMT

@CherryHugs wrote:
We still have a wooden bread box that was in my family for years. Wondering if anyone still uses these? Or a metal one or other type. We have no bread drawer which would be really nice.

Years ago we had a pine one ( we have antiques) but I started using a 14 inch cabinet with a pull out shelf to save space. I don't have any freshness problems at all.

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alicedee — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:56:20 GMT

I have a pine on with a stained-glass insert in the front door. I use it to keep dish towels in. My bread is in a lock and lock bread holder.

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Puppy Lips — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:56:56 GMT

We put our bread in our warming drawer, under our stovetop. When we first moved into this house, I just kept it out on the counter. Then it dawned on me one day that putting it in the warming drawer would be perfect. The only other thing in there is a 9 X 13 Temptations set that I rarely use.

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Valstybaby — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 14:58:19 GMT

I do but it doesn't have any bread or baked goods in it.

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momtochloe — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:02:26 GMT

I have a beautiful, retro looking one that is full of Penzy's and Spice Store spices!

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kermiefrog — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:12:34 GMT

I have a vintage wooden bread box, but I don't keep bread in it. I use it to keep our meds in. It looks cute on my kitchen counter and it also keeps our medications in one location but out of sight if we have visitors.

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luvsbulldogs — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:46:24 GMT

We had one in our former house and I have no idea why but when we moved 10 years ago I gave it away. Sure do wish that I had it now. Bread here always ends upon the counter. If I still had it i would be using it to keep breads in.

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chickenbutt — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 15:56:28 GMT

Ooh, there's that color of font that makes the eyeballs bleed.

I put my bread in a Lock & Lock container. It keeps it fresh for a LOT longer than anything else I've tried.

I know you can refrigerate or freeze bread, but that gives it a weird taste that is very displeasing to me.

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Fressa — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 17:44:49 GMT

I still do. I wanted a wooden one because I don't use a loaf of bread up quickly. I had purchased a ceramic one and that did not keep the bread as long as I would like. I have repurposed that one for my Kind bars and nut snacks. I finally found one at BB&B. Still am using it.

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divine — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:18:42 GMT

I just recently started using a bread box. I've had this box for a long time and for what ever reason hadn't been using it. I was up in the attic recently and saw it. I thought...hmmm...why am I not using this? I brought it down, cleaned it up, and I'm liking how nice it looks and how well it keeps my bread.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 19:50:21 GMT

When we were using bread regularly, I kept it in a big Longaberger Basket on top of my refrigerator. Bread is now stored the freezer because we only use a couple of slices once in a great while. The basket is still up on the 'fridge, but is a catchall for opened bags tortilla chips, pretzels, etc.

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RedTop — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:30:16 GMT

No bread box. I store my bread in a tall Lock n Lock.

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KathyPet — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:38:39 GMT

Yes I use a metal one with a stainless steel finish

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IamMrsG — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:47:43 GMT

One of the best decisions we've made since moving in here was to have the pantry updated. We had wire racks, like from the hardware store. Then we had it customized by one of those closet specialist companies, divided and subdivided with pull out shelves and baskets. One shelf is dedicated for bread.

I initially thought this expense to be frivilous; however, I see now how an organized pantry is a money saving feature. I can see everything I have in stock now. "It's a Good Thing."

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peachesncream — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 21:59:19 GMT

Yes. It's stainless steel and is from the Container Store. I really like having a bread box.

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Citrine1 — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 00:44:41 GMT

When we were first married, I bought a wooden bread box that I still have and use (32 years later). It's big so it holds more than just bread, so I keep our meds and vitamins in there. It's really pretty and in good shape, so I like the "look" it adds to my kitchen.

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AnikaBrodie — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 01:40:31 GMT

No bread box here, but I've found the inside of a microwave oven makes a great place for storing bread, rolls, muffins, etc. LOL

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denisemb — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 02:28:54 GMT

Yup, I have an expandable acrylic one with a built in bread board to store bread from my breadmaker. Don't know if it keeps it fresher than a ziplock bag, but it's handy.