{"id":35790,"date":"2018-11-20T07:45:15","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T12:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=35790"},"modified":"2021-08-24T15:24:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T19:24:02","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-leftovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/the-ultimate-guide-to-leftovers\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to Leftovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"wpsdc-drop-cap\">I<\/span>f the party is winding down and you\u2019ve still got heaps of food, it\u2019s time to pack it in, er, up. Whether you divide your spoils or keep it all to yourself is up to you, but here\u2019s how to do leftovers right.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Prep<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The days before the party are the ideal time to clean the fridge. Free up space and bulk up your container collection by finishing half-empty foods and tossing what\u2019s past its prime.&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Shop<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Take stock of your storage options to figure out what you need. We like plastic deli containers\u2014they\u2019re reusable, stackable, and ready for both&nbsp;the&nbsp;microwave and the freezer. Plus,&nbsp; interchangeable lids means no scrambling to match pairs, and they\u2019re available in bulk online. Throw in some painter\u2019s tape (easy to remove!) and permanent markers for easy labeling, too.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Play it safe<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Aim to get food into the fridge or freezer within two hours of it being cooked. Bacteria thrive between 40 and 140\u00b0F (what the USDA calls \u201cthe danger zone\u201d); take your time enjoying your spread, but don\u2019t let it sit for too long.<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Stack<\/b>&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re packing bags for guests or stacking tubs in your fridge, keep larger, heavier containers at the bottom so delicate leftovers don\u2019t get squashed. (If you can, wait until foods are cool before you stack; keeping the warmth together will slow the cooling process.)&nbsp;<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Keep track<\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In the fridge, leftovers will keep for three to five days. Use&nbsp;the aforementioned painter\u2019s tape and&nbsp;markers&nbsp;to label and date each storage container.&nbsp;Looking to keep the feast going for longer? Opt for the freezer, where leftovers can last for up to four months.&nbsp;(But be advised: frozen food can lose flavor and texture over time.)<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Beat the burn<b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Avoid freezer burn by minimizing the air in your packaging. Wrap meat tightly in plastic wrap before placing in containers or freezer bags (squeeze the air out of those, too, or bust out the vacuum sealer). 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