| Here are some storage tips for food that
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| | to use ground meat within 2 days, roasts
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| will pay you big dividends in money and
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| | 5-6 days, chops and steak - 3 days. Store
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| good flavor in the long run. A principle:
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| | cured and smoked meats in refrigerator in
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| promptly unpack groceries and store
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| | original wrap. Canned meats keep on the
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| perishables as directed.Fresh vegetables:
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| | kitchen shelf, except for canned hams
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| Wash, drain, and dry greens; wrap or put
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| | which are marked "perishable; keep
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| in plastic bag; chill. Scrub carrots,
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| | refrigerated."For fresh chicken, turkey,
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| celery, radishes, and green onions under
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| | or other poultry, store same as fresh
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| cold weather. Dispose of excess leaves
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| | meat below.Fish: Wrap tightly;
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| and tops. Wrap or bag vegetables
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| | refrigerate.Cheese: Wrap tightly and
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| separately in moisture vapor proof
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| | refrigerate. Chill cheese spreads in
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| materials. Store dry onions, potatoes,
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| | refrigerator once they're opened. Store
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| and winter squash unwashed in dark cool
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| | strong-flavored cheeses in tightly
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| place. Clean when ready to use.Fresh
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| | covered jars; refrigerate.Eggs: Store,
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| fruits: Sort berries; spread on shallow
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| | covered, small end down in refrigerator.
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| pan or tray. Don't wash. Chill. Wash and
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| | Don't wash till ready to use.Dried fruits
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| stem before using. Ripe avocados, melons,
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| | and nuts: Keep in covered jars or
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| and pears at room temperature; then
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| | packages in cool, dry place. Nuts keep
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| refrigerate. Do not refrigerate bananas.
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| | longer if stored in refrigerator.Cookies:
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| Store fresh uncut pineapple in dark cool
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| | Soft and crisp kinds don't mix; store
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| place. After cutting, wrap pineapple and
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| | separately. Soft cookies stay moist when
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| chill in refrigerator.Canned food
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| | tightly covered. Crisp types of cookies
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| leftovers: Cover and store in opened can
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| | keep well in jar with a loose-fitting
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| for short period of time of transfer to
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| | lid.
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| covered refrigerator container.Meat: Plan
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