Food storage containers are easily the most-used items in my kitchen, and I have a feeling I’m not alone. Although I have plenty of options to choose from, ranging from plastic to glass and even a few ceramic pieces, I always find myself coming back to the basics. Like many home cooks — and pro chefs — I love using plastic deli containers for everything from meal prep to storing leftovers.
From a functionality perspective, deli containers are the best, thanks to their lightweight and versatile sizes that work for all kinds of storage. Plus, I can get them for free with virtually any takeout order! But in recent years, I’ve become more worried about microplastics and their effects on the environment and our health, and have sought out ways to reduce the plastic in my kitchen.
As luck would have it, Anyday, the brand known for its microwavable glass cookware, recently launched a new line of deli-style containers made from BPA-free “platinum” silicone, so I can finally replace all of my plastic deli containers with a much safer, more durable and equally versatile alternative. Enter: Anydeli.
What I’m Replacing My Plastic Deli Storage Containers With
Anyday’s new line of Anydeli food storage containers just launched in March and have already revolutionized kitchen storage. They pack all of the same versatility of their plastic counterparts, but they’re also flexible and durable, and the stainless steel-rimmed lids never crack. And they’re available in four pretty colors — clear (mochi), blue (ice), green (basil), and purple (ube) — so you can either go totally monochromatic or mix and match.
The deli-style containers come in three different sizes to suit just about any culinary situation: half-pint, pint, and quart. They’re oven-, dishwasher-, freezer-, and microwave-safe, so you can use them for ingredient prep, leftovers, freezer storage, reheating, packing lunches, and meal prep. You can snag sets of the same size, or mixed sizes, either in three-packs or six-packs.
What’s extra special is that they have built-in vents for reheating food in the microwave, and they also have handy measurements on the side (which makes prepping ingredients even easier). Better still, they’re leakproof! And unlike regular plastic containers, Anydelis are totally nontoxic, plus they’re nestable and stackable, so they’re easy to store when not in use without taking up a ton of space.
When you’re ready to finally ditch your plastic deli-style storage containers once and for all, Anyday’s Anydeli collection is the perfect way to keep the versatility without the risks of reheating, freezing, and storing food in thin plastic. I’m already wondering how I ever lived without them!
Buy: Anydeli Mixed Set, 6-Pack, $89