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5 ways
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LEFTOVER
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Freeze it First
So math wasn’t your gig? Don’t fret—freeze. Freezing food extends
the life of your leftovers without fear of fungi. Invest in some high
quality plastic bags and a permanent marker, then make friends with the
top section of your fridge. Make sure to label each bag with a
description of what’s inside, along with the date it entered the
igloo. Next week when you’re hungry and strapped for time, you can
take out your culinary masterpiece, heat it up and bask in your
Martha-like domesticity.
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Give it Away
Assuming that what you cook is actually palatable, consider sharing your
bounty. Offer your extra baguette as a peace offering to the neighbor
who keeps complaining about the volume at which you play your Hall and
Oates CDs, or pile your superfluous cookies on a platter and be the hit
of the office break room. If you have friends that also find themselves
with excess food, arrange a "Leftover Luau." Everyone bring a
dish, fire up the microwave and enjoy the smorgasbord. Hey, it’s new
to you!
5 Eat
out
Of course, the best way to avoid a fridge filled with Gladware is to
avoid cooking all together. But even the most artful leftover dodger can
find themselves dragging home a doggie bag. Resist that urge. Contrary
to popular belief, French fries don’t reheat well and lettuce never
makes it past the car ride home. And remember, it doesn’t matter if it
lives in Styrofoam, a Chinese take-out box or a plastic container. Mold
knows no boundaries.
o
Amber
Link is an information architect by day and freelance Web writer by
night. She’s also brighter than a TapLight. Send check or money order
to amber@hyperlinkmedia.com.
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