Originally Posted by
cordelli
Depends on what it is, was it out on the counter, etc.
But in general, virtually all of our leftovers get packged into take out containers (we bought a case of them) and into the freezer for lunches down the road.
Occasionally a second meal from them, but for the most part lunches.
Take out containers? Like collapsible Chinese food containers? Please explain, with a pic or link. Seriously, I'm interested.
Back on topic - just the wife and me. I cook about 3 nights a week when not on the road. We get another 2 nights, average, eating leftovers. The remaining days, we eat out, bring takeout home, or scrounge for ourselves (sandwiches, etc.). Not hard to make 2 evening meals of a meatloaf, roast, etc. Some dishes don't do well a second day (fish, most pasta, etc.). Most of these dishes get eaten by me for breakfast or lunch (usually cold - my preference).
Growing up, my mom would cook at least 4 or 5 items for each meal. Leftovers were brought out every night in successively smaller Corningware containers until gone. Some nights there might be 10 or 12 different dishes on the dining table.
