Cara in Canada Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 First post!! I did a search but didn't find anything. I made a giant pot of W30 approved chili yesterday and I'm ready to put it into individual containers so I can grab out of the freezer for lunches. The chili has tons of veggies- tomatoes, celery, spinach, mushrooms and carrots. 1) how much is good for a meal-size serving (1 ladle, 2 cups, 2 ladles)? 2) how should I round out my meal- do I need to add a salad or more veggies? It is made with ground turkey The same question would apply to the protein/veggie soups that I make and freeze in a similar way. Thanks! Waiting for my ISWF to arrive in mail (in case it's covered in there) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackolantern Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 For chili, I take the amount of meat used and divide that by servings. For example, a chili with 2 pounds of ground beef will make 5-6 servings for my boyfriend or 6-8 for me. I ladle them out equally until it's gone. I usually add a salad because the veggies in my chili would not "fill the rest of the plate" according to the meal template and I'll also add avocado or olives on top for the fat. When we eat veggie soups, we always add a protein to match the template. http://whole9life.com/book/ISWF-Meal-Planning-Template.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyp Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I'm glad someone asked that because I found that soups were not staying with me for very long. Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I buy those plastic Chinese soup containers in the 16 ounce size and freez'em. The freezer part of my fridge is lined with chili, tomato, carrot, butternut squash soups, beef stew, pulled pork, well you get the message. They are so convenient to just pull out and thaw. Add a quick protein and side salad to go with the non meat soups and I am good to go for breakfast/lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I buy those plastic Chinese soup containers in the 8oz size and freez'em. The freezer part of my fridge is lined with chili, tomato, carrot, butternut squash soups, beef stew, pulled pork, well you get the message. They are so convenient to just pull out and thaw. Add a quick protein and side salad to go with the non meat soups and I am good to go for breakfast/lunch. Sharon, you always have such clever ideas. Where did you find the containers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I bought them off of Amazon, of course. And oops they are 16 ounces! Also, a good price, I paid more when I bought them a few months ago and they are dishwasher safe on the top rack, lids as well. http://www.amazon.co...ils_o02_s00_i00 I use them for stock too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I bought them off of Amazon, of course. And oops they are 16 ounces! Also, a good price, I paid more when I bought them a few months ago and they are dishwasher safe on the top rack, lids as well. http://www.amazon.co...ils_o02_s00_i00 I use them for stock too. I should have known they were Amazon. Do you know if they are bpa free? I actually just copied my mom and bought a bunch of pyrex with bpa free lids, but I am starting up my personal chef biz again and need containers for that. 16oz is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afalast Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Following.....Is 8oz a serving? (I might be too generous when it comes to chili.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I think that would be too small. I make well feds chocolate chili and eat two ladles on a pile of mashed cauli and usually have a pile of greens or a salad with it. Chocolate chili is very heavy on the meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I honestly don't know, Susan. However, you might want to try this site for BPA free products for your biz. http://www.mrtakeoutbags.com/store/delitainer.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afalast Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Phew! I was hoping it was more than that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Oh I found their site! I buy the extreme freeze containers. According to their site they are BPA free. http://reditainer.com/?page_id=29 You can buy 225 containers for $53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 I honestly don't know, Susan. However, you might want to try this site for BPA free products for your biz. http://www.mrtakeoutbags.com/store/delitainer.html Oh thank you Sharon! I will ask the other company but I think they would brag if it was bpa free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon Simpson Thumann Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Our Extreme Freeze Deli Containers are designed to meet FDA standards, BPA Free, recyclable and are microwave & dishwasher safe. (To 260 degrees, as with all plastics top shelf of dishwasher is recommended). ^^ This was on the Reditainer site and they are the containers I buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan W Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Perfect Sharon! Ordering them...although I also really like the compostable containers from the other site. The last time I did this, I had access to these super cool containers through the Personal Chef's Association. They were able to go in the oven or microwave, reusable and recyclable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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