Desperately Seeking: No-Leak Soup Containers for Lunches
Soup for lunch is great – except when it ends up all over the inside of our lunch bags. We’ve tried a lot of strategies over the years, from rubber bands around the outside of the container to isolating it in a plastic bag. Really, we’d just like a soup container that works! Maybe one of these products will do the job?
• OXO Watertight Top Containers – Watertight, eh? We’d feel a little more comfortable if this had something other than a press-and-seal top. But then again, they’re advertising it specifically for soups! ($3.95 – $9.95 at Crate and Barrel)
• Klip It Containers – These have potential. We like the locking feature on the lid, which would hopefully hold it closed against spills. ($12.99 for a set of 3 from Bed Bath and Beyond)
• Thermos Food Jar – We’re thinking this is probably our best bet. After all, storing and transporting hot liquids is what Thermoses are really made for! ($19.99 from Thermos)
• Canning Jars – Well, why not?! They’re liquid-tight and can be reheated right in the jar itself (with the lid removed, of course). The only disadvantage is that the jars can get pretty heavy. ($14.95 for a set of 6 from Sur la Table)
Do you have a particular leak-free soup container that you love?