If you too, lost power recently due to the freezing rain and power outages Montreal has seen over the last few days, you might be wondering 'What should I do with my food?'
If you've lost power, it's important to know what foods you should be keeping vs. throwing away (trust us, it might be surprising!)
So, before you decide to eat any leftovers or tell yourself that your food 'should be fine' once the power comes back, take a look at this list of what you should keep and throw away:
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KEEP
- Cheese bricks, parmesan, sliced cheese,
- Butter & margarine
- Yogourt
- Fresh fruits & vegetables
- Pies that contain fruits & cakes
- Muffins & cookies
- Jam, jelly & peanut butter
- Condiments & vinaigrettes
THROW AWAY
- Milk & cream
- Soft cheese
- Prepared vegetables
- Prepared salads
- Any pre-cooked meals
- Soups & sauces
- Eggs
- Desserts that contain cream
- Pre-cooked pasta & pasta sauce
- Mayonnaise based condiments
For the full list, click here. Make sure you rummage through your fridges and follow these guidelines, Montreal!
