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Sofia R. has a cool job. As the manager at KeepYourCooler.com (designer of trendy and useful coolers) she tests new and unique ways to put food on ice, and while minding her PointsPlus values, she brings a cooler everywhere she goes.
"I can't imagine how anyone lives without a cooler," Romano said. "I pack mine right, and eat great while my friends indulge in some way-over-my-PointsPlus target(albeit sometimes delicious) fast food." How she does it:
Sofia’s Tips:
Coolers packing tips:
Keep it cold. Take food straight from fridge to cooler
If the cooler is half full, put some ice in a baggie or use frozen water bottles to fill it up. “Space allows air to circulate which will not keep your food as fresh.”
“Loose ice is damaging to soft side coolers; go with plastic or use ice packs.”
Cold air travels down, so place beverages in the cooler first and what should not be frozen on top.
Sun block: Don't stash your cooler in the sun, or in a hot car
Packed correctly, beverages should stay cold for two to eight hours depending on how you pack and how much ice you use. Food, not so long.
A cooler is not meant to re-chill food that has remained at a temperature of 40°F or above for one hour or more. Only food that has remained at safe temperatures should be placed back into the cooler.
Fill ‘er up: A full cooler will maintain temperatures longer than a half-empty cooler.
Coolers can be used for cooling AND keeping foods warm. Use warming gel packs and stuff kitchen towels around dishes.
There is an art to packing: put the hard, cold stuff on the bottom, add ice, then the squashable stuff at the top.
Keep Your Cooler insulated coolers can be used for just that. By packing your own food, drinks and snacks you will save money and eat healthier.
Some other tips:
This lunch box comes with utensils and is a favorite amongst our customers: Hot and Cold Lunch Box. It also comes with a napkin and the cutest little salt and pepper shakers. Don’t forget your beverage. Water is always the best choice!
We have also introduced our new Deluxe Backpack Cooler – this is an exclusive item and is only sold at Keep Your Cooler. We listened to our customers who wanted something sporty and sleek with a large storage section and an insulated section on the bottom (ideal for lunch). This backpack is ideal for those on the go. If you have a lot of books or files to carry, this cooler backpack combo
is ideal!
The collapsible cooler bags are a favorite with those that travel throughout the day. There are many sizes and shapes to choose from.
On your lunch break, walking away from your desk is always best. It gives you a chance to breathe and really take a break. Find a nice location outside. Maybe a park bench or even a mall close to the office. Somewhere you can relax and enjoy your healthy lunch.
It’s really easy to pack your cooler however it must be packed properly in order to keep your food and drinks cold. Packing properly is essential. Throwing food into a cooler and hoping for the best is not going to keep your food/drinks at the correct temperature.
Here are some tips for the best way to pack (you can also find more detailed info under our “how to pack your cooler” section).
Food/drink straight from the fridge into your cooler. Do not put your cooler in the freezer or fridge – the insulation will crack and you will no longer be able to use your cooler.
Pack your cooler using ice packs. By putting your food/drinks in the cooler without ice packs will not keep your food cold. Make sure that you fill up the spaces! In other words if the cooler is half full, put some ice in a ziplock bag and make sure that the cooler is full. Space in the bag allows air to circulate which will not keep your food as fresh. Air circulating will eventually bring the food back to room temperature. So make sure to pack properly and close your cooler every time you take something out.
Don’t put loose ice. Ice packs actually stay frozen 3 times longer than ice and will do just as good, if not better job as ice. Loose ice just melts and makes your foods soggy, drinks wet and will eventually ruin your cooler.
Coolers can be used to transport hot foods too. Again, coolers must be packed properly. Wrap your warm foods (in either foil or a small kitchen towel, or paper towels), then add a hot pack. Wrap again. Fill up spaces with kitchen towels.
If you are bringing foods that should be kept at different
temperatures (say a tuna sandwich and soda) Ideally, you should bring 2 separate coolers. Or purchase a cooler with several sections (see link): http://www.keepyourcooler.com/california-innovations-insulated-cooler.html
Again, preparing your lunch the night before will make it a lot easier for you in the morning to pack your cooler.
There are a lot of “exclusive” coolers at Keep Your Cooler. These are coolers that are not sold anywhere else. Remember to sign up for our newsletter – we’ll send you special discounts and coupons to use on your next shopping trip.
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