Stop Wasting Limes and Lemons, and Try This Storage Hack Instead

Citrus is one of my favorite flavors to round out a dish. I add copious amounts of lemon to my homemade vinaigrettes, lime to my chicken soups, and yuzu to the marinades I whip up for fish dinners. Since I love topping off ginger beer and sparkling water with any remaining juice, I tend to cover leftover wedges in plastic, tossing them in my refrigerator for later. If I’m lucky, the flimsy wrap prolongs their lives by about three days, but more often, they dry out and become completely unusable in half that time. 

This was my reality until a few weeks ago when Stasher sent me a few of its reusable silicone storage bags to test for myself. I’ve used every bag in the set plenty of times to save everything from whipped cream to turkey meatballs, but there’s one size I use daily: the pocket bags. Not only have they safely stored my halved lemons and limes for longer than a week, but they’ve also kept a few errant almonds from spilling in my pantry, pills from being lost when I travel, and so much more. It’s safe to say that despite their small size, I rely on them more than any other food storage container in my kitchen.

Stasher Silicone Reusable Food Storage Pocket Bags 

At just 3.5 inches wide and 4.5 inches tall, Stasher’s pocket bags are designed to fit in — you guessed it — your pocket. They have a slim profile that’s perfect for holding snacks and dog treats alike, making them a versatile pick for all manner of storage woes. Beyond their size, they’re also incredibly easy to clean and use since they’re dishwasher-, microwave-, and oven-safe up to 425°F. 

With their clever design and convenient size, Stasher’s pocket bags have won over more than just me. One happy reviewer out of thousands wrote that they “always travel with these” since they “come in handy for a million uses,” a second called them the “most useful items” they have “ever owned,” and a third attested to their “excellent” seal that successfully kept coffee creamer from leaking. 

If you often find yourself with leftover lemon wedges, handfuls of crackers, or even a few bobby pins that need wrangling, Stasher’s pocket bag set is your answer. The small size will undoubtedly have an outsized impact on your life.   

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At the time of publishing, the price was $14.