Hot Weather Food Tips
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Hot Weather Food Tips
Basically, the idea is to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold. This means
forethought and preparation on the part of the cook, including safe food
preparation, smart transportation of foods to your destination, and safely
storing leftovers. Here are some tips for outdoor food safety and convenience:
. Think ahead before opening your cooler. Every time you open it, cold air
escapes and the temperature rises.
. If possible, have all your cooler food in watertight containers. Add water
to the ice which will keep the foods and beverages colder for a longer period.
. If you don't have blue-ice packs, you can fill up zip-top baggies, plastic
or cardboard cartons with water and freeze ahead of time. With the baggies or
sealed plastic jugs, the melted ice can be used for cold drinking water.
. Be sure the food is already cold before putting into a cold cooler of ice to
keep temperatures low. Warm or even room temperature foods added to a cold
cooler will reduce your storage time.
. Unless you have facilities to boil leftover marinades for sauce, toss out
the leftover marinade or risk foodborne illness.
. Leftover hot foods need to be refrigerated or iced immediately to avoid
bacteria contamination. Make sure you bring extra ice if you are away from
home.
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