All of us have food left overs and we should know how to handle it properly so we can still use it on the next meal. So, please read below so you will have an idea

• Label all left over food with the date.
• Store securely, plastic containers with fitted tops are best.
• Keep all left over meat and eggs for only one day after that either freeze it or throw it out.
• Never refreeze uncooked meat!
• Never leave meat out overnight even on cold nights.
• Rice, potatoes you can keep for two days.
• Even if it doesn’t smell it can still be bad, don’t take chances.
• The best way to save left over meat is in a stew or curry or chili and then freeze it.
• You can keep it in the freezer for about a month if the temperature is steady.
• Remember: When in doubt throw it out! Don’t take chances with food.
• Be creative!

Here are simple tips on thawing your food. This will save your time

• In the refrigerator. Do it one or two days before you will cook the food.
• In the microwave. Use the “defrost” setting. Then cook the food right away.

Raw meat, raw poultry, raw seafood, and raw eggs can make you sick. Cook them until they are done.

• Use a meat thermometer for poultry and meat, if possible.
• Use a meat thermometer, if possible, when cooking hamburger. Cook hamburger to a temperature of 160 degrees F. If you don’t have a meat thermometer, don’t eat hamburger if the meat is still pink.
• Dig a fork into cooked fish. The fish should flake.
• Cooked egg whites and yolks are firm, not runny.

Do you buy a lot at the grocery stores? Well, you have to be conscious with all the things and stuff and that you buy. Check all the covers, expiration dates, bottles, can and a lot more.  Below are the things that you should consider when having your groceries at the stores.

Do the cans have dents? Are the jars cracked? Do they have lids that are not closed tight? The food may have germs that can make you sick. Only buy cans and jars that look perfect.

Check eggs, too. Open the carton to see if any eggs are broken or cracked. Only buy eggs that are refrigerated in the store.

Raw meat, poultry, and seafood sometimes drip. The juices that drip may have germs. Keep these juices away from other foods. Put raw meat, poultry, and seafood into plastic bags before they go into your cart.

Pick up milk and other cold foods last. This will give them less time to warm up before you get home.

Save hot chicken and other hot foods for last, too. This will give them less time to cool off before you get hom