Making Meals Mobile
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Home economist Sandra Phillips shares tips for transporting food on long car trips to ensure that is stays tasty and intact.
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- Buy or save plastic containers from the grocery store (figure A). They are inexpensive, convenient and can be left at the party. Deviled eggs, for example, are a perfect fit.
- When transporting a cake, stick toothpicks or candles in it to keep the plastic wrap off the icing (figure B).
- To avoid spilling stews, chili or soups, try taping the lid to the pot with painters tape. Then wrap the pot in newspaper (figure C) and place in a cooler.
- Chinese takeout cartons, which are treated on the inside, are an a good option for keeping food hot and contained.
- Shower caps make easy covers for odd-shaped dishes.
- Keep gardener's gloves on hand for carrying hot pots.
- Carry toppings in separate plastic containers to mix at the last minute.
- Spoon hot sauces into a insulated beverage container to keep hot. Pour over dish after you arrive.
- Carry food on the flat floor of the trunk rather than the slanted car seat. Place a rubber mat on the trunk floor and place containers on the mat. This will keep them stationary. Don't stack--single layer only.
Resources Grandma's Quick Fixes
by Sandra Phillips
Marsh Creek Press
PO Box 700
Pocatello, ID 83201
Phone: 208-232-6212
Toll-free: 888-748-3535
Fax: 208-232-6286
E-mail:
TobiH@aol.com
Guests Sandra Phillips
Home Economist, InHomeVations
PO Box 1185
Whittier, CA 90609-1185
E-mail:
sandra@inhomevations.com
Website:
www.inhomevations.com
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