You have surely found yourself preparing a hot meal in the evening and getting ready to put it in the refrigerator, only for someone nearby to exclaim in horror that it is the worst thing you could do. But what is the reality?
Have you ever found yourself dealing with an unpleasant odor in your refrigerator that lingers even after a thorough cleaning? Not only are these odors bothersome, but they also risk contaminating all the food inside!
Do you put your groceries away in the fridge “wherever there’s space” when you get home from the store? That’s probably not ideal. Here are a few tips to extend the shelf life of your food.