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I've purchased two different types of labels that were specifically made for labeling stuff going into the freezer.The problems included falling off, writing on the label faded (we tried multiple types of pehs and markers), and the labels were just too damn small to write a short description and date.
When we freeze, we normally use Food Saver bags. We write in indelible marker on the top edge, which will be the part cut off when we open the bag, so we can reuse the bag.
Otherwise, we have the same issue with freezer labels staying stuck. Right now, we're experimenting with Avery address labels, where we change the computer font size to get what we need on that label, then print. It works very well with canned goods in the pantry, so we're trying it on the freezer stuff.
I've always used the bags with the strip on it to write on. Of course I haven't had anything to write a description on like OP. That's how the bags for our sealing machine are.
Sometimes I will use a piece of paper & put it inside the bag. Or tear off the wrapping from the tray the food came in. I generally do not freeze cooked food, only raw meats.
It always has for me. The only time it doesn't stick well is if the surface you're applying it to isn't dry or has some condensation on it. It also removes easily from container lids and plastic.
I use a strip of painter's tape and a sharpie. I bought green painters tape because it's a little easier to read the sharpie on that as opposed to the blue tape. I prefer painters tape to masking tape because it leaves less residue when it's a container I will be re-using
I use freezer tape on the plastic storage containers and I write directly on the zipper bags. I use a sharpy pen. Tape is pulled off before the used container goes into the dishwasher, or it will become harder to remove. I fold one end of the tape down to make the tape easy to remove (so I can get a hold of it)
Meat gets wrapped in butcher paper, fastened with freezer tape and labeled with a sharpy. Type of meat, date, USDA grade, how long I aged it and how, and where it was purchased written right on the freezer paper.
I've been doing it that way for decades and never had any problems with my labeling.
Freezer tape and freezer paper are both available at most grocery stores, with the canning supplies, or else with the waxed paper and aluminum foil.
I buy plastic storage containers and zipper bags at the restaurant supply store. I like their house brand better than the national brand and they are cheaper.
I use containers for homemade broth. I use green tape (garden tape) to label stuff. The tape stays put on the lids but peels right off before going in the dishwasher. I use a black Sharpie to write on the green tape.
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