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Notes on keeping food, and using it up.
How long do leftovers last in the fridge? (And why rice is different)
Most cooked leftovers keep for two days in the fridge; cooked rice keeps for one. How fast to cool them, how to reheat them, and when to freeze instead.
How to organise your fridge: what goes on which shelf
Raw meat on the bottom, leftovers up top, eggs off the door. A shelf-by-shelf guide to organising your fridge, plus what to keep out of it and the one shelf that stops food getting lost.
Spain’s food waste law: what it changes for you at home
Spain’s Ley 1/2025 on food waste applies to businesses, not households. You can’t be fined for throwing food away at home, but restaurants must now let you take your leftovers with you.
How to keep a pantry inventory (without it becoming a chore)
A kitchen inventory only helps if you keep it up. How to set one up in an evening, what to track and what to skip, and the five-minute weekly habit that keeps it true.
Use by vs best before: what the dates on your food actually mean
“Use by” is about safety, “best before” is about quality. What each date means, which foods carry which, and what you can still do with food on the day.