HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!
We would like to take a moment to thank you all for supporting Macaroni Kid Greater Woodbridge!
We are so grateful for you and wish you and your family a most wonderful,
magical and loving Thanksgiving Day and Weekend!
Thanksgiving leftovers are usually a huge hit at our house. Open-faced turkey sandwiches smothered in cranberry sauce and gravy, anyone? In all the excitement of the season, it’s easy to forget food safety when dealing with the proper storage of these leftovers. We’ve gathered together a few great tips for your leftovers that are sure to help keep your holidays healthy:
Don’t get distracted!
Deal with leftovers quickly. After you've eaten, quickly store leftovers safely. Food left out at room temperature for more than 2 hours begins to grow bacteria, rapidly. If you forgot and didn’t store your food within 2 hours of cooking, toss it out. Better safe than sorry.
Cool it, quick!
It's important to cool leftovers rapidly after it has cooked so that it quickly reaches 40 degrees F or below (a safe storage temperature). To do this, divide leftovers into small storage containers and place them in the fridge. Leaving food in a large container means it will take longer to cool. For meats and poultry (turkey for example), cut meat into smaller pieces before storing (wings and legs may be left whole). Hot food in storage containers can be placed directly into the fridge but avoid placing them directly next to other foods; this can cause the temperature of those foods to rise. If you’d like to be more energy-conscious, cool containers of food in a quick ice bath before placing them in the fridge.
Pack it well!
Seal leftovers in air-tight containers which will keep bacteria out, and moisture in, and keep foods from stinking up the fridge.
We at Macaroni Kid are incredibly thankful for you and your family!
Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!
For many great Thanksgiving Ideas and Advice
to make your family celebrations exactly how you want them to be,
Check out our full Family Thanksgiving Guide
filled with great advice, recipes, crafts, and more
Be sure to tell local businesses and events you found them
on Macaroni Kid Greater Woodbridge
and make sure to tell all your friends!
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