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Entertaining with Plastics: Guest Blog

Whether adding pizzazz to the party with colorful, shatter-resistant margarita glasses, readying the wine with a plastic aerator, or packing the picnic basket with resealable plastic storage containers, innovations in plastics can help you to enjoy eating and entertaining outside – all summer long. Aside from those great outdoor parties, summer is also the unofficial…

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What’s Your Fridge Personality?

A handy chart for learning how sealable plastic containers can help you organize your fridge and make the most out of your food dollars.

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Top Ten Tips on Packaging Your Leftovers

According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), 99 percent of all holiday meals generate leftovers. Wrapping food properly in air-tight plastic containers can extend the life of your favorite holiday dishes. Follow these simple food packaging and storage tips to make the most of your holiday leftovers. • To prolong freshness, contain and store foods…

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Chicken Tortilla and Taco Soups from Holly Clegg — A Great Way to Spice Up Thanksgiving Leftovers

Chicken Tortilla Soup Try this short-cut version of one of our favorites—pick up rotisserie chicken for time saver. Serve with tortilla strips, chopped avocado, and shredded reduced fat Mexican blend cheese, if desired. Makes 6 servings 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch slices 1 onion, chopped 1 teaspoon minced garlic 6…

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The Nose Knows: Most Americans Rely on “Sniff Test”

[News Release] Plastics Makes it PossibleSM Unveils Surprising Information About American’s Food Storage Habits ARLINGTON, VA (November 9, 2009) Have you ever smelled food in your refrigerator to check if it’s still good before eating? While it’s not very scientific, it’s something that 90 percent of Americans do. And, if you’re a woman, you are…

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Quick Lasagna from Holly Clegg — A Safe-Food Option For Your Thanksgiving Leftovers

Ever wondered what you’ll do with all that leftover Thanksgiving turkey? With the proper plastic storage, you can keep the turkey fresh and safe to eat for quite a while. Holly Clegg, author of Holly Clegg’s trim&TERRIFIC™ FREEZER FRIENDLY MEALS, offers the recipe below to help you make the most of your holiday cooking. Quick…

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Food-Specific Storage Tips

Did you know that grapes keep best in a perforated plastic bag? That’s why most stores sell them that way. Learn more ways to store your favorite foods.

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Thanksgiving Dinners Put Plastics to the Test

This thanksgiving, plastics can help you keep all the trimmings of this special holiday, without the hassle. Tips on how to handle this special tradition incorporating this reusable and durable material can help save time, effort and keep meals fresh and safe.

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