Storing Food: Tips for Foods
Storing food, we often wonder about it! But how many times do we actually find the answer? We love family lunches, and dinners with many guests bring us joy and give us that sense of well-being and conviviality that we love so much. We are Italians, we love genuine flavors, organic pasta, good wine, and bringing all the flavors of the Mediterranean to the table. That's why we love cooking, we love preparing tasty dishes, and we always try to please everyone because for us, lunch and dinner are truly important moments. So, family gatherings turn into real triumphs of food that can never be missing on such occasions. First courses, second courses, side dishes, never forgetting the appetizer, which is a true ritual for us, and the sweet ending, of course! Good food and the culture that binds us to it require us to give the right importance to all foods and to try not to waste what's left over. How many times have we wondered how to store food? And how many times have we actually known the answer to this question? Ours are real secrets, little tricks that many may know but that we often forget to put into practice. There are specific techniques that cause some foods to be better preserved in the fridge, while others are best kept in darker environments. But let's see how not to waste food. Let's bring back the old advice from our grandmothers.
How to Store Foods
Most of the time, we tend to think that the best food is what is kept in the fridge, the one that, if stored at the right temperature, remains unchanged and durable. This is certainly true, but not for all foods. First of all, there's a rule to always keep in mind: when we go to the supermarket to stock up on all the food missing from our pantry, it's essential to check what we already have at home, even in the hidden corner of the fridge, to avoid the unpleasant problem of large quantities of food left there abandoned and that we have no way of consuming. The problem of food preservation then becomes increasingly important. There's a rule that has been around for years and that perhaps is the one we should always keep in mind in any circumstance. It says that what goes in first comes out first. I know it sounds like a tongue twister, but it's the plain truth. In addition to paying attention, during the weekly shopping, to the products we bring home, avoiding the accumulation of foods we already have, the rule states that the foods we buy first should be consumed first. By organizing our pantry in this way, it will be much easier to avoid food waste and give new life to leftovers from the day before. Remember, always keep in mind that there are clear differences between foods that should be stored in the fridge and foods that should not be stored in the fridge. Let's start with the assumption that the arrangement of food in the fridge is really important. In recent years, in fact, the desire to preserve food better has also led to fridge design being explicit and clear. There are specific shelves designed for storing beverages, cheeses, and vegetables.
Foods Not to Store in the Refrigerator
There are myths that need to be debunked, such as the one about storing drinks in the fridge. Especially in summer, we love serving and drinking refreshing beverages. The truth is that this rule doesn't apply to everyone. There are types of drinks that should not be stored in the fridge, like wine! Connoisseurs of the nectar of grapes know this well. Wine should be served at the right temperature, what most people know as "room temperature." Storing wine in the fridge could alter the properties of the beverage. The storage of wine also deserves the right attention. According to tradition, wine is stored in the dark and in cool places. That's why the cellar is the ideal place.
Foods to Store in the Refrigerator
Speaking of fresh foods, gatherings with friends, and family reunions, especially in summer, we love fresh and easy-to-prepare foods. Here, pasta salad is just one of these and fits the bill because it's among the cooked foods that best preserve in the fridge. Choosing to bring cold pasta to the table, dressed with paté, aromatic oils, and whatever else you like, allows you to definitely have the right amount even for dinner. Cold pasta always leaves leftovers, that's our only belief! And it's also one of the foods that preserve best. We've often wondered how to store foods in the fridge. Well, in this case, the answer is simple. As mentioned earlier, just find the right place in the fridge and always choose clean containers. So, let's pay more attention to shopping, expiration dates, and storage. Choosing to bring the best to the table is a quality of those who love good food. Storing them well is a duty!
