At Durbl, we recognize the refrigerator as the kitchen's unsung hero, essential for keeping food fresh and preventing harmful bacteria growth. To maximize freshness and efficiency, set your fridge temperature to 38-40°F (3-4°C), and follow essential food storage rules.
Ideal Refrigerator Temperature
The USDA recommends keeping the fridge temperature at or below 40°F (4°C), but it is best to set it between 37-40°F. This range inhibits the growth of bacteria, which cause food spoilage and foodborne illnesses. The ideal freezer temperature is 0°F (-17°C).If your fridge lacks a temperature gauge, some fridges use single digits to indicate cooling power. Generally, higher settings mean colder temperatures, but check the user manual to be sure. Using a refrigerator thermometer can help ensure the correct temperature.
Importance of Proper Temperature
1. Prevent Bacteria Growth: Appropriate temperature settings inhibit the growth of spoilage and pathogenic bacteria.2. Enhance Energy Efficiency: Correct settings save energy and reduce electricity bills.
Tips for Maintaining Freshness
1. Use Sealed Storage Containers: Airtight containers prevent odors, air, and moisture from affecting food.2. Opt for Reusable Silicone Bags: These eco-friendly options help maintain food freshness.3. Allow Food to Breathe: Avoid overcrowding to ensure proper airflow and consistent cooling.4. Understand Ethylene Production: Store ethylene-producing fruits separately from ethylene-sensitive foods.5. Utilize the Crisper Drawer: Adjust humidity levels based on the type of produce stored.6. Room Temperature Storage: Store items like onions, garlic, and certain fruits outside the fridge.7. Check Expiration Dates: Prioritize using older items to minimize waste.8. First In, First Out Rule: Rotate older items to the front to ensure they are used first.9. Minimize Door Opening: Keeping the door closed maintains a stable temperature.10. Regular Maintenance: Check and clean seals and vents to ensure efficient operation.11. Use the Freezer Wisely: Freeze fresh foods to extend their shelf life and free up fridge space.By following these tips, you can ensure your food stays fresh longer, reduce waste, and save money. Proper food storage is essential for maintaining a healthy and efficient kitchen.
If it's been a while since you last bought new food storage containers, now is the time to upgrade. Durbl offers high-quality silicone bags and containers to keep your leftovers fresh and free of harmful chemicals.
Why Choose Durbl Containers?
Durbl products are safe and eco-friendly, made from food-grade silicone. They ensure safe food storage while being durable and environmentally conscious.
Top Containers for Leftovers
Durbl Lunch Box: Inspired by bento boxes, perfect for complete meals with separate compartments, microwave-safe, and easy to clean.
Durbl Silicone Bags: Reusable, available in various sizes, ideal for storing, freezing, and preserving food, and a great alternative to single-use plastic bags.
Ready to upgrade your food storage? Choose Durbl for the best containers to keep your leftovers fresh. Shop today to find the perfect solutions, and don't forget to check out our water bottles to stay hydrated.
Marinating food can be time-consuming, but with Durbl vacuum storage bags, you can speed up the process and achieve delicious results. Here's a fun and efficient way to get your meals marinated in no time.Why Durbl Silicone Bags?Durbl storage bags are eco-friendly and reusable and provide an airtight seal that ensures your marinades penetrate the food more effectively. Plus, their flexibility allows you to massage the marinade into the food, further enhancing the flavours.
Step-by-Step GuideChoose Your Marinade: Whether you're using a simple mix of olive oil, garlic, and herbs or a more complex blend of spices and sauces, start by preparing your marinade in a bowl.Add Your Food: Place your meat, vegetables, or tofu into a Durbl sandwich bag. These bags come in various sizes, so choose one that fits your ingredients comfortably.Pour and Seal: Pour the marinade into the silicone bag with your food. Seal the bag tightly, ensuring there are no leaks.Massage the Marinade: Here's where the magic of Durbl food storage containers shines. Gently massage the marinade into the food through the bag. The flexible silicone allows you to evenly distribute the marinade evenly, ensuring every piece is coated.Speed Up the Process: Place the sealed bag in the fridge for at least 30 minutes for a quick marination. If you have more time, let it sit for a few hours or overnight. The airtight seal helps the marinade infuse more rapidly than traditional methods.Cook and Enjoy: Once your food is marinated, cook it as desired. Thanks to the thorough marination process in your Durbl food container bag, you'll notice the enhanced flavours and tender texture.Fun TipsExperiment with Flavors: Be bold and try different marinades. From tangy citrus blends to spicy Asian-inspired mixtures, the possibilities are endless.Use for Meal Prep: Marinate multiple meals using different Durbl reusable bags at once. This saves time and ensures you have flavorful meals ready to go throughout the week.Easy Cleanup: After using, wash your Durbl vacuum bag with warm, soapy water or place it in the dishwasher. They are durable and ready for your next culinary adventure.
With Durbl ziploc bags, marinating becomes a quick, easy, and environmentally friendly task. So next time you're prepping for a meal, grab your Durbl food-saver bag and enjoy the convenience and flavour boost it brings to your cooking. Happy marinating!
In modern life, we all seek practical and eco-friendly solutions to simplify daily tasks. Durbl's silicone half-gallon food storage bag is a fantastic tool that is not only versatile but also helps reduce plastic waste. Today, I’ll introduce six ingenious ways to use this storage bag in everyday life, making you fall in love with its convenience and sustainability.1. Storing Leftovers from Family Meals
We’ve all experienced the dilemma of having lots of delicious leftovers after a family gathering and not knowing how to store them. Durbl’s half-gallon silicone bag easily solves this problem. Whether it’s soup, stew, or sauce, this large-capacity storage bag can hold it all, keeping your food fresh. Simply place the leftovers in the bag, seal it, and store it in the fridge.、
2. Packing Healthy Lunches
Preparing healthy lunches for yourself or your family on busy workdays can be a hassle. Durbl’s half-gallon bag can hold a variety of lunches, including sandwiches, salads, fruits, and nuts, making it easy to carry a delicious and healthy meal. Its airtight design ensures your food stays fresh and leak-free.
3. Preserving Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
For those who love healthy eating, keeping fruits and vegetables fresh is crucial. Durbl’s half-gallon bag is the perfect preservation tool. You can store washed lettuce, spinach, broccoli, and berries in the bag and place it in the fridge to keep your produce fresh for longer.
4. Travel Essential
When traveling, we often need to organize various small items. Durbl’s half-gallon silicone bag can help you manage this effortlessly. It can hold toiletries, small electronic devices, and medications, and its waterproof and leak-proof design keeps your luggage neat and organized. Lightweight and easy to carry, it’s a travel must-have.
5. Organizing Kids’ Toys and Crafts
For families with children, Durbl’s half-gallon bag is also great for organizing small toys and craft supplies. You can sort and store your kids’ building blocks, crayons, and craft papers, eliminating the mess. The transparent design makes it easy to find what you need.
6. Baking and Cooking Prep
Baking and cooking enthusiasts will love Durbl’s half-gallon silicone bag. You can pre-measure and store ingredients like flour, sugar, and spices in the bag, making them easy to access when needed. The bag is heat-resistant, so you can use it for microwave heating or defrosting, making cooking more efficient.
Durbl’s silicone half-gallon food storage bag is not only versatile and practical but also eco-friendly. Whether storing food at home, traveling, or organizing household items, it can handle it all. Let’s embrace this innovative storage solution to add convenience to our lives while contributing to environmental protection.
Explore more uses for Durbl's silicone half-gallon food storage bag today and make your life simpler and greener!
The scorching summer heat always demands a refreshing chilled beer or a cool drink to beat the heat. If you want to create an unforgettable summer bash for your dad, using Durbl silicone bags to make ice-cold beer and beverages is fantastic!
Meet the Durbl Fold-Up Bag: your go-to container for a reusable future. Available in three sizes, they’re perfect for whatever you need to stash. The lightweight design and leak-free seal mean you can take them anywhere, and the wide opening lets you eat (and pour) right from the bag — whether you’re in the office, at the park, or on the road. Like your favorite Durbl bags, they're dishwasher safe, very durable, and heat resistant up to 425º F.Our team put the Durbl Fold-Up Bags to the test and came up with some creative ways to use (and reuse) them. Here are six favorite hacks:1. Happy Hour HackDurbl Fold-Up Bags make perfect cocktail shakers, thanks to their leak-proof seal and easy-pour design. Let’s make mojitos: choose the bag size (small, medium, or large) based on servings. For each serving, you’ll need 1.5 ounces of white rum, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 6 fresh mint leaves, soda water, and ice. Put everything in the Durbl bag, add ice, seal, shake, and pour. Cheers!2. The Perfect Popcorn Bowl
Durbl microwave popcorn is a classic hack that eliminates the waste from store-bought microwave popcorn. Here’s an upgrade: prep, pop, and enjoy — all from one Durbl bag! Add ½ cup of popcorn kernels and 1 tablespoon oil to the half-gallon bag. Partially seal the bag, leaving a small opening for air (but not popcorn) to escape. Microwave until the popping stops. Use a hot pad to carefully open the bag, then add butter and seasonings to taste.3. Cereal-ously CrunchyWhether you prefer yogurt and granola or cereal and milk, crunch is key. Here’s a hack to keep things crisp: if you’re into yogurt and granola, fill a medium bag with yogurt and fruit and use a small bag for granola. For cereal, fill the medium bag with cereal and the small bag with milk. When you're ready to eat, transfer the contents from the small bag to the medium bag, grab a spoon, and enjoy.4. Egg cellence in a Bag
Durbl Fold-Up Bags are great for cooking, especially egg dishes. Most recipes for microwave, baked, or sous vide eggs can be prepared and cooked right in the bag. Try these options:Microwave Scrambled Eggs: Put all ingredients — eggs, veggies, cheese, herbs, and seasonings — in the bag. Seal and shake to mix. Slightly open the bag to vent, then microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until cooked. Use a small bag for a single serving or increase the size for more servings.Oven-Baked Frittata: Use the large bag for your favorite frittata recipe. Combine all ingredients in the bag and bake according to the recipe instructions. Durbl bags can withstand heat up to 425º Fahrenheit.Sous Vide Egg Bites: Follow a sous vide egg bites recipe using Durbl quart bags instead of mason jars. Seal each bag tightly, removing as much air as possible before submerging in water to cook.5. Ice Cream Dreams
Durbl bags are perfect for homemade ice cream without needing an extra kitchen appliance. Combine your ice cream ingredients in a small bag, seal, and place inside a medium or large bag filled with ice and rock salt. Shake for about 10 minutes, and you’ve got a bag of homemade ice cream! Try a simple two-ingredient ice cream recipe for easy, delicious results.6. Keep Cool On the Go
Turn anything into a cooler with Durbl bag ice packs. Fill a bag with water and freeze, or pack it with ice cubes. Seal carefully to prevent leaks as the ice melts. These ice packs are great for keeping groceries cool while running errands or for a day out. When the ice melts, use the water for plants or fill a pet’s water bowl. Bonus: Durbl bags also make great on-the-go dog bags.These are just a few ways to use your Durbl Fold-Up Bags. Their versatility makes them a must-have for anyone looking to reduce single-use plastic and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle. Enjoy these hacks and discover your own creative uses for Durbl bags!
Like many of you, we relish the bright, crisp flavors of salads during the summer months. Here are two delightful salad recipes to grace your table this season, each perfect for your festive gatherings: one served warm and one cool, giving you options to please any palate at your upcoming events.
Warm Beet, Blueberry & Pecan Salad● 1-2 bunches of fresh beets● 1/4 cup fresh blueberries● 1/4 cup pecans● 2 tbsp goat cheese● 1 tsp ground cuminMethod● Preheat your oven to 180°C with fan.● Line a roasting tray with parchment paper. Trim the tops off your beets (save the greens for another use), and wash them thoroughly.● Pat the beets dry and halve them. Place them on the prepared tray, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with ground cumin.● Roast in the oven for about 20-25 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.● While the beets are roasting, roughly chop the pecans.● Once roasted, arrange the beets in a serving dish. Add dollops of goat cheese, sprinkle with fresh blueberries and chopped pecans. Delight in the blend of flavors!● Optionally, drizzle with additional olive oil or balsamic reduction for an extra touch of flavor.
Chilled Cucumber, Radish & Dill Salad● 1 large cucumber● 1 bunch of radishes (about 6-8)● 1/2 a small red onion● 1 tsp mustard seeds● 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar● Juice of 1 limeMethod● Thinly slice the cucumber and radishes using a mandolin or sharp knife.● Finely chop the red onion.● In a serving bowl, combine the cucumber, radishes, and red onion.● Sprinkle over chopped fresh dill and mustard seeds.● Drizzle with apple cider vinegar and lime juice, then toss to combine everything thoroughly.● Chill in the refrigerator before serving to enhance the refreshing, crisp textures and flavors.
These recipes highlight the versatility and culinary creativity of summer produce, not just for their fresh tastes but also for their vibrant colors and textures. Whether you're hosting a casual backyard gathering or a more formal dinner affair, these salads are crafted to impress and satisfy your guests.
Enjoy the essence of summer with these refreshing, flavorful salads perfect for any occasion. Let the season of freshness begin!
transitioning from disposable plastic to reusable Durbl products helps protect our planet and ensure its beauty continues for you and your furry friends to enjoy.
I had the kind with a plastic slider on the top - I hated using them & they didn't seal well and things got freezer burn quickly. These seem to seal much better and are much easier to use, and the silicone being really clear so you can see the contents easily is very helpful too. You can fit a lot more in them than you think, I've been using the snack size more than I thought I would. I wish they would offer the quart size individually - I don't understand why you can get every size except that one. Definitely recommend them
These are great, but I wish they would offer more buying options. They only come in a 3-pack and they don't offer just the size you want individually. I am loving using these for work lunches and that they are safe to heat up in the microwave. They seal well and are heavy duty enough to be sturdy, but don't feel heavy to cart around.
I bought these to stop buying 1-time use Zip-Loc bags. They aren't quite as convenient to use or store, but overall MUCH better. I will buy more. I also bought another top brand but I am sticking with Durbl.