Recently we shared a pro tip for using masking tape to label food and containers in the kitchen. Here's a similar tool that's incredibly useful for kitchen labeling and organizing: blue (or green) painter's tape!
In my kitchen, I use painter's tape and a permanent marker to label everything from mise en place to leftovers, infusions, pantry jars, and more. I prefer painter's tape to masking tape because it's often easier to remove and peels off plastic and glass containers without any sticky residue. It's also great for labeling items in the freezer, where the black-on-blue is bright and easy to read.
Do you use painter's tape in your kitchen?
Related: Professional Kitchen Tip: Use Masking Tape to Label Containers
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Yep! I make a lot of frozen/cook-ahead dinners and this is my go-to labeling method!
How funny...this is what I use because I couldn't locate the masking tape. I think it sticks on better and doesn't leave that same tacky residue.
To make it easier to peel off, fold back a tiny corner/end of the tape onto itself. Grab that and rip the sucker off when no longer needed...no frustrating scraping with no-fingernail hands :)
This is what I use to label my reusable boxes when I move every year. Never thought to use it in the kitchen, but it totally makes sense. I'll probably just stick to my dry erase markers and sharpies, though. If it ain't broke...
Great idea! Thanks. I had been using regular tape that can leave a nasty residue if you don't yank it off the container while it's still frozen. The best thing? I've got painter's tape and masking tape already!
I never have to hunt around for tape. I use dry-erase markers and write directly on the container!
Ditto for shopping lists... I use the same marker and write directly on the refrigerator- door or kitchen window (if it's fridge filled with kid crafts)
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Holy cow! Yet another 'why didn't I think of that' tip! That makes like 4 or 5, today. I LOVE this. Thanks for the tip!
I find it falls off within a few months, especially if you don't have a well ventilated kithen.