Marylu E. Herrera It’s all about using the right container Unless you truly eat nothing but takeout, there will come a time when you will need to use your freezer to store extra food. And as simple as it may seem to toss a package of chicken or a tub of soup in there to preserve its longevity, leftovers can unfortunately wind up iced over or forensically unrecognizable if not frozen properly. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right containers, you can transform your freezer into a frosty wonderland, packed with well-preserved ingredients and ready-to-eat meals. The right containers will maximize your freezer space and, crucially, protect your food from freezer burn and weird odors. After lots of trial and error, we’ve learned that these containers work well in pretty much any freezer scenario. For soups, stock, and other liquidy foods: plastic deli containers Plastic deli containers are the unsung heroes of the restaurant industry , used for everything from mid-shift ...