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Big Box Store Shoppers - Question For You

Suzeecat — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:22:04 GMT

This forum is such a wealth of experience and ideas, here is my latest quandry.

I shop at Costco and always keep a big bag of oatmeal and big bag of quionoa in my pantry. I make big batches most weeks. My question is, when the bag gets to be less than half full, I would love to transfer the contents to another container, but I like to have the cooking instructions on hand. The way my mind works, I'd for sure get the quinoa instructions mixed up with the oatmeal instructions and vice-versa. Have any of you come up with a way to store big bags of dry goods in separate containers, yet keep the recipe somewhere handy?

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4kitties — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:25:09 GMT

I just empty the contents into a canister container and then trim the portion of the bag that has any info I want to keep. I then use a bit of scotch tape to stick it on the container.

I do this with oats and coffee too. My canister containers are all like so I need to label them.

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LindaSal — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:25:13 GMT

I do this with some items and I haven't really thought of keeping the recipe/directions but it's mostly flours and that type of thing. What I do though is cut off the Exp date from the package and scotch tape it to the lock n lock that it's in.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:26:00 GMT

What I have done is put the bag contents in a container and cut the instructions out and put them in the new container with the product. It has worked out very well for me.

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MaverDaver — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:26:39 GMT

So why can't you just cut the directions out from the bag and either place in the new container or where you keep your other recipes. Sounds simple to me.

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haddon9 — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:28:06 GMT

You could always take a picture of both instructions on your phone.

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Icegoddess — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:30:06 GMT

@Imaoldhippie that's what I do.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:39:25 GMT

Transfer the contents to the new canister. Cut the directions from the original package and tape to the new one.

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RedTop — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:25:57 GMT

Everything I buy in a box or bag is transferred into another container which has the identifying information taped to the front. Otherwise my family wouldn't know the cream of wheat from the bread crumbs or cornmeal.

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JeanLouiseFinch — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 18:41:56 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
Everything I buy in a box or bag is transferred into another container which has the identifying information taped to the front. Otherwise my family wouldn't know the cream of wheat from the bread crumbs or cornmeal.

My pantry items and coffee are all transferred and labeled as well. We don't use cream of wheat, bread crumbs, or cornmeal, but milk, semi-sweet, and dark is very important information! 😉😁

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SaveTheTurtles — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:39:38 GMT

I put the contents into a lock n lock and include the cooking instructions cut from the bag or box in the container so I have them at hand when needed. Cereals and grains stay so much fresher when put in a lock n lock. I don't wait to get to the 1/2 way point if it will fit in a container I put it in there right after purchase.

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ChiliPepper — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:15:16 GMT

@Suzeecat

I also do what many of the other posters do; put the instructions & expiration date in or on the container.

Another thing I may do is cut out the "brand". Some items I try different "brands" occasionally & if I end up liking this one - I want to remember which "brand" it is.

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Sage04 — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 03:30:19 GMT

Just did this for someone. I got the large clear containers with a large round cover. Makes it easier to open. With simple things like oatmeal, pancake mix and cream of wheat, she already knows how to cook those so all I did was cut out the label, tape it to the top of the cover along with the expiration date.

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wagirl — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 15:56:05 GMT

I cut out the instructions and put them inside the new container ---

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Mindy D — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:01:15 GMT

I cut out the information and tape it to the outside of the storage container.

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Othereeeen — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:47:34 GMT

I have a question too...

I have these rolled up sections of soft paper, approx 5-6" in width (guessing here....don't know how to use a "ruler" thingee!!!), on a cardboard tube that seems to be manufactured to fit on some kind of device that will alllow the paper to be pulled off in sections....there's even a perforation where the paper will tear into "sheets"

Can someone here tell me WHAT is that rolled up paper used for, and how does one use it?

I'm confused.

Should I store these small soft rolls in Lock-n-Lock to keep them soft?

The L+L lady never mentions this as a use for her containers...

Thanks!!!!

( sheesh..../S...)

Seriously ....One can NOT figure out how to enclose the cut out cooking instructions/exp date for Quinoa (or any other product) in the unmarked container one pours it into?!?!?!?

Is this a joke?

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ChiliPepper — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:52:20 GMT

@Othereeeen

Something that seems obvious to one person might not be obvious to another.

Nothing wrong with a question - that's what the Forums are here for - an exchange of ideas & thoughts.

I have learned many neat little tips & tricks here. I am always thankful for the information others share!

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2sisters — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 22:47:35 GMT

I do what others have said and tape information on the outside of

container. If it's something I don't use a lot I'll put the date on it.

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lynnie61 — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:47:53 GMT

I mark some lock and locks. Put flavored coffee in there and then never remember the flavor! Sometimes I do cut the instructions if I need the cook time or oven temp. Same for loose flavored tea bags, but those usually go in a zip lock. Some brands i

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JeanLouiseFinch — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 13:24:38 GMT

@lynnie61 wrote:
I mark some lock and locks. Put flavored coffee in there and then never remember the flavor! Sometimes I do cut the instructions if I need the cook time or oven temp. Same for loose flavored tea bags, but those usually go in a zip lock. Some brands i

@lynnie61 I prefer glass storage and have found if convenient to use mason jars for all,of my flavored coffee. I use a p-touch label maker for the name and it sticks on the jar like a piece of tape, yet the writing is neat and uniform from jar to jar. My teabags come in decorative tins so I leave them alone.