We have a big, separate freezer, so this is definitely an issue for me. I use pen friend labels (record a label and play back with device) on almost all items in my freezer and also most in refrigerator and kkitchen cabinets/pantry. I get braillable labels from maxi aids; they are a kind of plastic, ~ 1 by 3 inches and have a hole punched in one corner. Instead of putting braille on them, I cut them in 3 pieces, punch holes in the 2 extras, and stick a Pen Friend label on each. Then I thread a medium rubber band through the hole and loop it through. I attach it to various items/packages and make a voice recorded label with the pen friend, which usually includes item, weight or number of pieces, date, and anything else that would be helpful. You could also write on the label with a permanent marker, especially if you don't cut the label, if you or anyone else can read it. You can also write Braille on the label, which I do sometimes for medicines or clothing items, which are upstairs and not convenient to use the pen friend. I find this system works quite well, with the one problem of the rubber deteriorating and breaking, and then the label falls off. That happens faster in the freezer or in direct sunlight, but will happen eventually due to age. I just put up with that particular problem.
One warning for anyone starting to use pen friend: when you use up all of the labels in the starter pack, you need to be careful in buying more. The extra label packs are identified with a letter; The starter pack that comes with the device is pack A. When you buy more you must buy a different letter pack, because the digital identifier on the stickers are duplicates in the same letter pack. Since the device matches your voice recording with the specific sticker, a duplicate pack will mess you up big time! Here is the info on the labels from Maxi-aids: White Plastic Labeling Tags with Holes- 50-Pk Easily Identify Items in Your Home or Office SKU 209758 Our Price: $3.95 White Plastic Labeling Tags with Holes- 50-Pk - These white plastic tags are great for labeling household items. Use these organizational aids by writing on them in print, raised lines or Braille, or use tactile markings (ex. Bump Dots and Touch Dots). These low vision tags measure 4 inches x 1-5/8 inches and have a hole for attaching to objects using string or rubber bands (not included). Package of 50. Happy cooking! Tina -----Original Message----- From: Teresa Mullen via Cookinginthedark [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] Sent: Friday, April 19, 2019 9:55 AM To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org Cc: Teresa Mullen Subject: [CnD] Freezing meat Hello fellow chefs I have a freezing question about meat, and ways in marking packages of knowing what is what. And with out getting labes wet and all. Any ideas? I did try cutting the freezer bags in certain ways at the opening but forget what type of meat it is smiley. If any of you have any tips that would greatly appreciate it. Teresa Sanchez sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
