Stay in Touch
Get sneak previews of special offers & upcoming events delivered to your inbox.
Sign in
11-06-2014 09:16 PM
11-06-2014 09:32 PM
I don't keep left overs anymore because I end throwing them out unless it is something like roast or chicken which I make into sandwiches the next day.
11-06-2014 09:33 PM
When I was single, I would make enough food to last 3 or 4 days. My schedule (work and social) wasn't forgiving enough for me to cook daily.
Now that I'm married, DH is the kitchen trash can. We don't have leftovers no matter how big the dish is.
I take that back: beans are the exception. I will make a pot of beans on Sunday and they will last close to a week.
11-06-2014 09:45 PM
3 days if it came from a store - ready made. 4 days if I made it.
11-08-2014 06:11 PM
As so many others have said, it depends on what it is, but in general, the 48 hour rule is just wasteful (if you are throwing it away rather than freezing it).
We keep our fridge plenty cold, leftovers aren't left sitting out beyond the time it takes to eat the meal, and things that need heated are always reheated to very hot.
Some fresh things, like a fresh fruit salad, or fresh homemade coleslaw have a 24 to 48 hour window for me, because they turn dark and mushy, but much of what we make is often used up to 6 days later.
Get sneak previews of special offers & upcoming events delivered to your inbox.
*You're signing up to receive QVC promotional email.
Find recent orders, do a return or exchange, create a Wish List & more.
Privacy StatementGeneral Terms of Use
QVC is not responsible for the availability, content, security, policies, or practices of the above referenced third-party linked sites nor liable for statements, claims, opinions, or representations contained therein. QVC's Privacy Statement does not apply to these third-party web sites.
© 1995-2024 QVC, Inc. All rights reserved. | QVC, Q and the Q logo are registered service marks of ER Marks, Inc. 888-345-5788