Whichever way you choose, it’s important to know which types of containers to use in each situation.

For instance, did you know you shouldn’t freeze food in regular glass mason jars?

Basically, you want to avoid ever heating or cooling glass too quickly (viaEpicurious).

Food in glass jars

Take it slowly, and you’re sure to avoid a big mess and an even bigger headache.

Frozen mason jar broken