Hot Weather Food Tips
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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.
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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