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The law on leftovers

Posted: Nov 20th 2007 9:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Food and Nutrition

If you like your turkey, stuffing, and gravy better the second time around, you'll want to get your Thanksgiving goodies in the fridge within two hours of eating, says Kathy Bernard of the USDA meat and poultry Hotline. Fruit pies with no dairy can stay out (be warned: they may get moldy), but the other stuff must be kept chilly.

A few good food-storing options, recommended by the product experts at Reader's Digest, include Tupperware's Heat N Serve line -- it has a valve perfect for reheating -- and Stuffables, built to fit odd-shaped foods like a turkey leg.

If you're looking for good and secure stackers, give Rubbermaid's Premier containers a try. And for more on making use of leftovers, check out these Reader's Digest resources.

Beans for better health

Posted: Oct 16th 2007 7:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Food and Nutrition

Need a staple in your diet that's low in fat and loaded with protein, fiber, and slow-burning carbohydrates? Then this article is for you. It's all about beans.

It seems canned beans work in a pinch but if time permits, beans prepared from scratch are the best. Here's how to get the most bang for your beans:

Wash and pick over beans to remove small stones and other foreign matter.

Soak beans for eight hours, or overnight, in cold water. This makes them less likely to cause gas.

If you're short on time, cover beans with cold water, bring to a boil, and simmer for two minutes. Remove from heat and allow them to sit, covered, for one hour.

Discard soaking water. This gets rid of the starches that cause gas.

Store dried beans in a tightly-sealed container in a cool, dry area. Beans kept longer than 12 months lose moisture and may require longer cooking. Age never diminishes nutrient value.

Refrigerate cooked beans for up to five days. Freeze them for up to six months.

One cup of dried beans equals three cups of cooked beans.

Americans -- stop wasting your food

Posted: Sep 26th 2007 8:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Food and Nutrition, Healthy Habits

Sometimes I over-shop. I buy too many bananas, a loaf of bread my family never finishes, even ground turkey meat that sits in the fridge beyond it's expiration date. Sadly, these foods end up tossed in the trash. What a waste.

As first reported by Kristin Darguzas on ParentDish, American families trash, on average, 14% of the food they buy, mostly because it spoils. Never fear, though. According to this article, there are six measures we can take for storing our food for lasting freshness. Now these are some tips I can use. How about you?

Refrigerate fruits and vegetables separately. Some fruits emit a gas that speeds the ripening of veggies.

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The law on leftovers

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