topic Re: I know I have more Lock and lock than I can possibly use in years, but in Kitchen

I know I have more Lock and lock than I can possibly use in years, but

allaries — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:12:15 GMT

when I saw the TSV value in copper, I just had to have it. It came today and it is

really nice. I love the color. Now I will vow off L& L for a long time. Gosh hope they

don't come up with some beautiful spring colors or designs. I won't look. Chickenbutt,

please help me. I think I am an addict.

Re: I know I have more Lock and lock than I can possibly use in years, but

Mothertrucker — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:18:55 GMT

Vow off of lock n'lock? We can SAY it...but can we DO it?

I am not that strong!!!!!

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itsmagic — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:20:37 GMT

I just received my Lock & Lock TSV in red. It is my first set of L&L. I had forgotten how many pieces were in the set until I received it. I appreciate that they can be nested for storage purposes. I got them all washed and put away and got rid of all my old storage containers. I haven't used any yet so I'll be interested in how I like them.

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chickenbutt — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:22:06 GMT

Oh dear, you MUST be kidding if you think I can help! HA! I have so much that it's just crazy. But, I have also learned to back away, for the most part. I do still buy some duplicates of individual sizes from time to time - sizes that I use a LOT and wouldn't want to be without.

But I have to say that I did get carried away with that one large bowl. Remember back when QVC sold this set as a 'salad set'? It was one alrge bowl and, IIRC, four small (same size) bowls?

Well, that large bowl is positively invaluable. Fearing that something could happen and I'd be without it I, well, made sure that that didn't happen and I now have FIVE of the large one. *embarrassed*

I use it for layer cakes, bundt cakes, watermelon halves in the summer, and all kinds of stuff. At least I can know that there is no way that something will happen to all five of them!

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Mothertrucker — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:25:53 GMT

It's really NOT that I BUY that many sets...it's just that, well, I think they multiply in the cupboards...like Tribbles...

Thats my story and I am sticking with it!

I should probably leave my cupboards open so I can watch them!!!!!!!

Re: I know I have more Lock and lock than I can possibly use in years, but

chickenbutt — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:28:30 GMT

Uh, yeah - that happens to me too, Tam! Glad to know it's not us.

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novamc1 — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 20:32:34 GMT

I own plenty of Lock n Lock, but also own both glass and plastic Snapware by Pyrex. I was surprised to see so many nice sets at such reasonable prices on the WorldKitchen website (the home page for Corning/Pyrex).

I purchased my Snapware when it was on sale at Costco and figured that's where I'd get the best price.....but maybe not.

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allaries — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:06:29 GMT

You guys are funny. I can see I am not getting any help for my addiction from any of you.

I do like the tribble comparison and will use that when my daughters go "MOM! what

are you doing buying all this L& L. Do they have a rehab place for this addiction? They seem to have one for everything else. Thanks for the input though.

Re: I know I have more Lock and lock than I can possibly use in years, but

allaries — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:08:36 GMT

Oh, and yes, Chickenbutt, I do know about the large bowl but I stopped at one. Ha

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chickenbutt — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:13:33 GMT

allaries wrote:
Oh, and yes, Chickenbutt, I do know about the large bowl but I stopped at one. Ha

Well, there ya have it! I could learn a few things from YOU now, couldn't I?

Such a great bowl. I actually found a 10" round little wood cutting board that fits EXACTLY inside the seal for this bowl (to use it as a cake dome) and if that weren't enough, I found 10" pre-cut rounds of parchment paper (probably at Amazon or King Arthur's). So I just put that board down into the seal of the bowl and a couple sheets of parchment on top - VOILA, a perfect surface for a layer or bundt cake.

Then I can seal it up with the cake in there and it will stay fresh for the longest time. Not that I eat cakes all the time but when I have to make one or I buy one, I know I have the perfect storage solution.

I love watermelons and in the summer I can cut a large one in half and put each half into one of those bowls for refrigerator storage. Yum! I miss watermelon already.

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house_cat — Thu, 21 Jan 2016 21:56:04 GMT

omg - so funny!

Here's what happens to me. It cycles. Sometimes I have a fridge and freezer full of L&L which makes me think, "Yikes! I need more L&L", then as I use the food I was storing in them, I find myself with a ridiculous amount of empty containers and eventually start all over again...

Hey, I don't drink, smoke or gamble. As far as addictions go, this is one I can live with.

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novamc1 — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 01:14:30 GMT

@house_cat

I know exactly what you mean......most of mine are empty now and crowded in the cupboards, because I was planning to leave town this weekend without a fridge full of food. And then sometimes I just can't find the ones in the sizes I need, because they're all full of food.

What a problem!!

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LIndaMJ — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 14:06:02 GMT

I recently received my first set of Lock 'n Lock in the yellow. We have used most of them for food storage, washed them in the top rack of the dishwasher and like others have said I love how they nest for easy storage. I did throw out several of my old and worn storage containers and no doubt about it-This was not my last purchase of these, I'm hooked!

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nursejulia — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:56:22 GMT

Well, ladies, I know I don't post much, but please consider me another Lock and Lock Junkie. Love the stuff. I also ordered the TSV in copper. I really am glad to see I am not alone!

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AnikaBrodie — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 17:08:59 GMT

I just purchased the most recent L&L TSV in red. It gave me an excuse to clean my cupboards, and I donated all of my old Tupperware and Rubbermaid products. I kept a few of the really large L&L bowls from previous purchases. Overall, I love L&L and the square and rectangular bowls in the TSV purchase are great.

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allaries — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 22:50:57 GMT

There was more new L&L on today but I resisted. Yeah!!!

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Susan in California — Sun, 24 Jan 2016 23:35:41 GMT

@novamc1

So glad you mentioned the Pyrex glass containers with the similar lids.

How do you like them compared to Lock & Lock?

I was watching Alberti on last night's show, and they featured a three-piece

glass set that looked really nice.

I have found the Pyrex a little stiff in the lid, but maybe that is just me.

I have two sets of the L & L saved in round and rectangle in glass.

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novamc1 — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 20:57:15 GMT

@Susan in California

I like the glass containers very much. Agree that the lids are "stiff" and harder to open and close. They're worth the trouble to me, however, because I just can't bring myself to store certain things in plastic.

I use glass to store just about any type of prepared food that goes in the fridge or freezer---spaghetti sauce, soups, stews, sauteed mushrooms, broth from a can that I didn't quite use up for a recipe, etc.. Anything that's very acidic, such as a cut lemon, gets refrigerated in a small glass container.

I use plastic L&L for pantry-storage and freezing or refrigerating "dry" foods.......... cheese, nuts, brown sugar, carrots, celery, lettuce, sugar, flour, opened boxes of crackers and cereal, rice and so on.

Both types of containers are pretty basic to my existence, these days......can't live without 'em.

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homedecor1 — Mon, 25 Jan 2016 21:29:46 GMT

I watched the cooking day and just couldn't help myself! I ordered at 11:59 pm the new zen round set.

I love the recent TSV and I've definitely gotten my $ worth from my original LNLs that were in good shape but time to be replaced.

Long ago, I bought the large salad bowl set (w/3 round nesting) and I'm so glad I've used these so many times, my other fav ones are the largest rectangular ones that I use as a sheet cake carrier, brownie, etc. -- just recently I used it to take 7layer taco dip to a block party!

Now with these new designs I'm loving they all fit in one large drawer in my pantry area.

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Susan in California — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 01:02:58 GMT

@novamc1

Thank you for responding to me. My question is-- how does Lock & Lock glass compare to Pyrex glass containers? The stiffness I have experienced from Pyrex

does bother me. I am willing to pay more for L & L glass, but if it is also stiff, then I might as well just stay with Pyrex.

Could you please let me know the difference? Thank you so much.