I take my lunch to work almost every single day. Sometimes it’s something simple like a sandwich, and sometimes it’s something more involved like my favorite pasta (recipe below). While I love taking my lunch, I do NOT love losing my lunch containers during my commute or having them sometimes never make it out of the work dishwasher…or the struggle to find the matching lid.
The folks at Dixie understand this and have created an awesome solution: Dixie Quicktakes. The Quicktakes have attached lids, are BPA free and are recyclable AND affordable enough to throw out after using. I’ve been using them for my lunch this week and for breakfast (pictured below):
Did I mention that Quicktakes are microwavable? Yep. They really are the most convenient for any lifestyle because you can choose to reuse them or throw them away after one use — it’s up to you! And because the lid is attached, you don’t have to worry about losing it or not being able to find the matching lid (story of my LIFE!). If you have kids, I imagine you could also use these for arts and crafts projects — I’m not really crafty so that’s not my thing but I know some of Y’ALL could do that 🙂
Another awesome thing is that Quicktakes are super easy to buy on Amazon. I’m basically obsessed with Amazon and buy a ton of stuff off the site, so I was happy I could purchase my Quicktakes there. I also read a lot of the Amazon reviews before buying. You can read those here.
Check out this video showing all the ways you can use Quicktakes. I’m so glad I discovered this product, especially given that as I mentioned I take my lunch almost everyday. Speaking of lunch, here’s the recipe for my favorite summer pasta that I promised:
- 1 box whole wheat pasta
- 1 ball fresh mozzarella
- 1 package of basil
- A handful of cherry tomatoes, diced
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook your pasta, according to package directions.
- While the pasta is cooking, chop up your mozzarella, basil and tomatoes.
- Once pasta is cooked, strain it and throw it into a large bowl.
- Toss with cheese, basil and tomatoes.
- Drizzle olive oil over pasta mixture and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Enjoy!
- This pasta goes well with chicken, or sausage as well!
I definitely took some of that pasta for lunch this week in my Quicktakes. And then, when I didn’t feel like bringing the container home, I tossed it. Easy peasy! I know I can’t be the only one who struggles with the never ending lid craziness — check out Quicktakes on Amazon and buy them for your family right here!
Do you take your lunch? How do you transport it??
note: I was compensated by Markerly to write this sponsored post but the ideas, thoughts and sincere aappreciation of Dixie Quicktakes are all mine! I would never recommend a product that I hadn’t personally used and enjoyed.
Courtney!!! First of all, I am ALWAYS looking for creative new lunch ideas; I really appreciate you sharing this pasta recipe. Second, THE LIDS ARE ATTACHED?!? I think I’m in heaven. This is great; definitely going to add these to my Amazon shopping list. Thanks!
Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…The Picky Club + A Giveaway!
YES! attached lids are kinda the BEST thing ever. i’m so in love with these quicktakes. a must, right??
Ha! I wasn’t sure about the disposable factor (trying to be less wasteful, etc. etc.) but attached lids might have sold it for me too!
i am SOOOO happy i discovered this — i kinda am in love with them!
Yum pasta! Have you used Amazon Smile? Basically, a portion of your purchase goes towards a charity. 🙂 Do these containers hold up through washes or is it better just to toss it when you’re done?
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i have used that before — thanks for mentioning it! and yep, these held up through a dishwashing cycle!
I do a similar salad myself-anything with tomatoes and cheese is a winner for me. I have not seen those but they are great for my kids lunches. I hate it when they lose the nice ones I send!!
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Yep, I’m the same w/tomatoes and cheese — yum!!
the matching lid struggle is SO REAL. i need to get back into the kitchen and actually make these kinds of things to bring to work and save some money, but maybe getting some quicktakes will motivate me to have a reason to use them… 😉
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yes- lids are the devil. when it’s attached it’s SO much easier!!
Sold! I’m buying this like right now.
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yay! i think you’ll love it!
Aw dude, I am officially going out to buy some DIXIE products now!!!!!
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the quicktake is really really awesome!
I love things like that – easy. & they stack well too. & you can toss ’em if you just don’t feel like washing anything 🙂
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Why didn’t I invent this?! And these things look magical.
These little guys are perfect. I have one large set of “tupperware” style containers that are all matchy matchy, but I can never seem to find the tops to the other random pieces that I have in my cupboard.
These will definitely be helpful in the near future. Thanks for sharing!! =)
Haley @ running with diapers recently posted…Head Down!!
see, i need this. Losing lids is THE story of my life!! and my favorite simple pasta recipe uses tri colored chopped peppers instead of tomatoes and parmesan instead of mozzarella! yum 🙂
Mar @ Mar on the Run recently posted…Do the Kind Thing…
I lose tupperware every day and could not even start to guess where it all goes. This is a great idea!
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