
BrightNest + Angie’s List
BrightNest is backed by Angie’s List, the trusted company for hiring local service providers. Together, BrightNest and Angie’s List are creating exciting, easy ways for you to take great care of your home.
BrightNest
2701 Lawrence St.
Suite 25
Denver, CO 80205
© Copyright 1995-2019, Angie's List. All Rights Reserved.
Turkey sandwiches, pumpkin pie and bacteria. What do they have in common? If you don’t store your delicious Thanksgiving leftovers properly, they may all be inside your fridge on Friday morning!
Leftovers are the gift that keeps giving, but they need to be taken care of if they’re going to last. Follow these tips to keep your leftovers safe and maximize their longevity.
Bacteria can start growing on your food just two hours after your meal leaves the oven. If you’ve slipped into a food coma, grab an espresso and pack those leftovers away as soon as possible.
Hot food that’s kept in a large container takes a long time to cool off. That warm spot in the center can grow bacteria, even if it’s in the fridge. To combat this problem, store your leftovers in dishes no deeper than two inches.
Even though your food has been cooked, it’s best to reheat leftovers to at least 165 degrees because that will kill any germs that may have set up shop while it was in the fridge. Just make sure you wait for your food to cool down before digging in!
Sad to say, but your leftovers will only last four days in the fridge. Any longer than this, and you’ll run a much higher risk of food poisoning. Plus it won’t taste very good anymore. Come Monday evening, any remaining leftovers should be tossed or frozen.
BrightNest + Angie’s List
BrightNest is backed by Angie’s List, the trusted company for hiring local service providers. Together, BrightNest and Angie’s List are creating exciting, easy ways for you to take great care of your home.
BrightNest
2701 Lawrence St.
Suite 25
Denver, CO 80205
© Copyright 1995-2019, Angie's List. All Rights Reserved.