Gf Cookware On A Budget

[paw]

My son is in college and he wanted a few bowls to use in the dorm microwave. I decided to check out the thrift shop and see if they had anything that would work.

I saw LOTS of glass mixing bowls, baking pans, pans for the stove top and stainless steel pots too! All at very bargain prices. If you are looking to set up a few "safe" cooking items, look at your local thrift store. A few trips through the dishwasher and they should be fine. Glass and stainless steel seem like the best choices to me because they clean so well. I would only buy them if they look like they are in very good condition and don't have damaged finishes.

My son will be getting 3 "new" bowls (ok, they look new) two clear glass in different sizes and one white bowl with a little grab handle so he can cook in his room when he feels like it, and I threw in a 25 cent stainless steel serving spoon. Total cost was about $3.75. At these prices, you could get a few things for now and replace pan sets later when you find good deals on them. Save your money for some gluten-free treats.

[Jnkmnky]

Good idea. I love the frugal life.

[Guest nini]

I found a whole brand new set of stainless steel pots and pans at DOLLAR GENERAL!!! I think I paid $10?

[jrom987]

I shopped at the Family Dollar store and they had Glad food storage containers. I bought several and wit a permanent marker, wrote gluten-free on them. The men know that my gluten-free shelf is off limits and so is anything marked with a gluten-free on it. I seems to be working. I also picked up new frying pans there while I was at it. I didn't spend more than $15 on all I bought. I use a lot of paper plates to cut and prepare foods. I helps keep the counters cleaner do less chance of cross contamination.