Leftovers That Spoil Faster Than You Think

 

"Leftovers are a normal part of cooking, but that’s especially true during the holidays when refrigerators are packed with half-finished casseroles, carved turkey, and your favorite starch-filled sides. And while many dishes stay safe for up to a week in the fridge, some leftovers do not have the long shelf life we tend to assume" comment about food safety and leftovers from Real Simple.

Click here to go to the informative article and find out which leftovers do not have a long shelf life. 
 

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Here's How Long Your Leftover Turkey Will Last in the Refrigerator and Freezer

How to Quickly and Safely Bring Butter to Room Temperature - And Only Way to Store Butter

 

"If you've ever decided to bake a batch of cookies at the last minute, you know that bringing a stick or two of butter to room temperature safely and quickly is important—but it's also tricky business" comment from editors at Martha Stewart.com.  

Click here to find out how to bring butter to room temperature the quick and safe way according to a representative of Land O'Lakes Butter.

"I realized, for all my butter love, I had no idea how long it could be left unrefrigerated. So I conferred with a culinary content specialist at Land O’ Lakes, Tonja Engen, to get some answers" - comment from Stella Totino of Simply Recipes.

Stella Totino

Stella is a former pastry chef turned food writer with years of experience testing and researching all things food. She is invested in discovering fun new flavors and the tools that help to create them.

Click here to find out the only way you should store butter according to Land O'Lakes. 

Does Pie Really Need To Be Refrigerated?

 

Photo source:  Southern Living

Good question and I often wonder, but put it in the fridge to be safe.  Now we can all find out.

The article is from Southern Living and covers everything you need to know about the question and everything else you need to know about storing pie and how.

Here is what they have to say about the article:  "Whether you picked up a pie at your local bakery or baked one from scratch, knowing how to store it properly is the best way to keep it as fresh and delicious as possible. Different types of pies can benefit from different storage methods, whether your pie is fruit- or custard-based, a meringue pie, or other variety. Storing your pie properly won’t just help keep it fresh, it will also ensure food safety."

Click here to go to the article.