Rubbermaid Food Storage - Review (Giveaway Closed)

I've been storing leftovers in a collection of mismatched containers that I've acquired over the past 20-some years. More often than not, to avoid the avalanche of containers and lids, I refrigerate leftovers in bowls. Of course, that's not exactly an ideal solution, so I was happy to have the chance to try the new Easy Find Lids set from Rubbermaid.

The set includes four types of containers:

• Easy Find Lids (these are the ones with the solid red lids)
• Lock-its (clear with locking tabs and a red seal around the edge)
• Produce Saver (with the green insert and lid), and
• Premier (with a black lid)

All of the types have Easy Find Lids, which snap to the bottom of the containers for easy storage. The lids also snap to each other, which saves space. All are dishwasher-, freezer-, and microwave-safe. Beyond that, each type has its own special features.

Lock-its have locking tabs that secure the lids. I'd use these for packing lunches, because the tabs would keep the lid attached! I used one to store cucumber salad, and the only time I had a tiny leak was when I repeatedly flipped the container to mix the salad and the vinegar-based dressing.

Produce Saver containers have an insert that keeps fruits and vegetables from sitting in a puddle of water; the lids have tiny vents to help keep produce fresh. I used the Produce Saver to store fresh green beans, and I was glad they didn't sit in the water I'd rinsed them in. (Note that Rubbermaid recommends not washing the produce before storing it in the Produce Saver; this will help keep produce fresh longer. I haven't tried it that way.)

Premier containers are made of a different material, designed to resist staining and odors. To test the stain-resistance, I filled it with tomato sauce ...

... and left it in the refrigerator for three or four days. After I washed it, it was perfectly clear, as advertised.


Giveaway details:

This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to the winner: Kathy!

Rubbermaid has generously offered to send an Easy Find Lids 20-piece set to one lucky reader.

Here's how to enter:

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More details: Open to residents of USA, age 18 or older. Giveaway ends Thursday 8/13/09 at noon (Eastern time). Winner will be chosen by the random number generator at Random.org. Winner will be contacted by email and must claim the prize within 72 hours, or another winner will be chosen. Void where prohibited.

Good luck, and thanks for reading!