7 Hacks for Half-Gallon Stasher Bags

More to store, more to love

You asked, so here it is: behold, the half-gallon Stasher silicone bags now join the snack-size and original-size bags. The same versatility, infinite reusability and ease you’ve enjoyed continues! You now have even more freedom to skip plastic zip-top bags and store everything safely from veggies and salads to smoothie-ready fruits and pasta sauce. 

Multiple uses, help us count the ways

1. Mess free marinades.  Marinate raw meats and poultry without the worry of flavors and oils "hanging on" to the bag, or potentially leaching from conventional zip-top bags. Stasher's tight seal prevents leakage and allows you to shake with confidence.

2. Fight freezer burn.  There is nothing worse than freezer burn on your food, but Stasher bags can help. Place opened food inside a Stasher bag and the airtight seal will keep your frozen favorites free of ice crystals.

3. The skies are friendly again. The original Stasher size is TSA-friendly (it's clear and has a zip-top closure). The half-gallon size is great for checked luggage, and can hold shower essentials, extra reading or sunglasses or sunscreen. Stasher's secure seal means products won't leak out onto your clothes.

4. Better potluck partner. Avoid the car spills of a zip-top bag popping open or flimsy plastic wrap going rogue from your salad bowl. Now you can place your salad ingredients in the Stasher bag, keep the dressing separate and assemble when you get to your destination. Experiencing salad burnout? This salad will reignite your love for kale.

5. Make ahead breakfast. Pack berries, banana and spinach in the Stasher and freeze overnight. In the morning, add to blender with your choice of milk. Blend and enjoy a healthy breakfast that's ready in seconds.

6. It's Party Time! Be a hero at your next party with fresh guacamole that you can prep in advance. Add peeled avocado quarters, lime juice, pico de gallo and salt to your Stasher and seal tightly, removing the air from the bag. When you arrive at the party, squeeze bag to blend ingredients. Bam! You've got fresh guacamole. Squeeze into serving bowl and start dipping.

7. Out of the tray, into the silicone.  Freeze baby food, cold-press coffee, soup stock or fruit purées in ice cube trays, pop them out and into the Stasher bag. Save freezer and tray space, and your ice cubes won't taste like chicken stock. Tip: chicken stock frozen in silicone muffin cups or King Cube ice cube trays make perfect portions for cooking vegetables or rice.

Best part of all? Clean-up is simple. Just pop the Stasher bag into the dishwasher and it will be ready for next time.

How will you use Stasher's new half-gallon silicone storage bag?