kfeusse Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I made meatballs and mashed potatoes last night for supper (around 6:00)...then after supper (about 6:45) I cleared the table and the food was still pretty hot, so instead of putting the leftovers away right away, I left them on the counter to cool...well, I forgot about them until about 9:30...did I leave them out too long to reheat them for supper tonight??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delaney Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I made meatballs and mashed potatoes last night for supper (around 6:00)...then after supper (about 6:45) I cleared the table and the food was still pretty hot, so instead of putting the leftovers away right away, I left them on the counter to cool...well, I forgot about them until about 9:30...did I leave them out too long to reheat them for supper tonight??? I grew up with a friend that never put leftovers in the fridge! They left EVERYTHING out overnight on the counter. Oddly if you sneezed she would make you run in the bathroom and wash your hands...but food on the counter was okay. No you are safe. It wasn't that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawana Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Out for 3 hours? I would consider them perfectly fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwenhwyfar Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 i'm usually quite cautious with meat (i'm a vegetarian myself but the rest of the family is not) ~ but given what it is and the relatively short time frame...i'd prolly be okay with it. ETA: if you think about it, potluck dinners often have food out on the table/etc for a couple hours while everyone is eating & chattering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn in OH Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Out for 3 hours? I would consider them perfectly fine. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danivdp Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Even if it was 9:30 this morning, I'd eat it (I cannot believe we don't have a bag head smilie here!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 Even if it was 9:30 this morning, I'd eat it (I cannot believe we don't have a bag head smilie here!!!) Yeah, I would too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted October 14, 2010 Share Posted October 14, 2010 I'd eat and serve them the family. I made meatballs and mashed potatoes last night for supper (around 6:00)...then after supper (about 6:45) I cleared the table and the food was still pretty hot, so instead of putting the leftovers away right away, I left them on the counter to cool...well, I forgot about them until about 9:30...did I leave them out too long to reheat them for supper tonight??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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