just a little tip!

mez · 05-10-2007, 09:45

plastic takeaway tubs .you know the ones i mean i get mine when we have a chinese, well!! just thought i would tell you how i reuse them, i make 4 jellies different flavours & stick the lids on, stack in fridge ..hey presto always got a jelly treat ready for the g/children .(me really) or those unexpected visitors for tea .

mez · 05-10-2007, 10:01

oops Forgot To Say .use The Bigger Ones For The Pint Jelly Or 2 Smaller Ones.

WillowTheWhisp · 05-10-2007, 11:22

You just reminded me of years ago when I made some jellies in those kraft margarine tubs and took them on a picnic. We had them on the back shelf in the car and parked up and forgot about them! It was a hot day and when we got back to the car after our picnic we had some nice warm orange drinks waiting for us!

lancsdave · 05-10-2007, 11:23

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Originally Posted by mez

plastic takeaway tubs .you know the ones i mean i get mine when we have a chinese, well!! just thought i would tell you how i reuse them, i make 4 jellies different flavours & stick the lids on, stack in fridge ..hey presto always got a jelly treat ready for the g/children .(me really) or those unexpected visitors for tea .

Let us know when you have some lemon & lime ones ready. Will nip round

mez · 05-10-2007, 15:27

sorry dave only the orange ones ready yet .....lemon lime tomoz .or later tonight ok

MargaretR · 05-10-2007, 15:31

I grow herbs in mine (dont buy takeaways - but the ones M&S sell growing salad in)

cherokee · 07-10-2007, 09:48

I use mine to refreeze portions of food when i want to make individual meals for the lads to take to work and throw in microwave for thier dinner . theyre perfect ..

magpie · 07-10-2007, 17:22

they also make good seed trays... or mini greenhouses

planetsusie · 27-10-2007, 12:21

dont reheat em in the oven
It stinks n they melt

kathleen_firth · 04-11-2007, 17:38

lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

shillelagh · 04-11-2007, 21:37

Ive one in the fridge for storing my cheese in. Then use the others for when i make bolognese sauce - if i dont use it all in two days stick the rest in a tub and stick it in the freezer. Spug uses his for soups/curries he makes and sticks them in the freezer. Also use them for transporting stuff to other places.

MargaretR · 04-11-2007, 21:40

I use jam jars for storing single size servings in the freezer.

Less · 04-11-2007, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by mez

plastic takeaway tubs .you know the ones i mean i get mine when we have a chinese, well!! just thought i would tell you how i reuse them, i make 4 jellies different flavours & stick the lids on, stack in fridge ..hey presto always got a jelly treat ready for the g/children .(me really) or those unexpected visitors for tea .

I saw that title and thought you were describing my house Mez!

firth_dawn · 05-11-2007, 00:53

what a great idea i know what to use now to make my jellies in. and i agree the lemon and lime are the best they are my favorate. yummy

shillelagh · 13-11-2007, 23:47

I used one for the treats on halloween all the lollies and let the kids pick them out (well except for the teenagers and told them to get lost). Its still sitting on my little table - with 3 lollies in that i havent eaten yet......