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Do you eat leftovers?

Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:02 pm
Posted by Artificial Ignorance
Member since Feb 2025
1424 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:02 pm
Know someone who refuses to eat leftovers.

Cook once and eat 1 or 2 more days. Tastes better. Easier.

If you don’t eat leftovers, why not?
Posted by TT9
Global warming
Member since Sep 2008
90058 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:04 pm to
Hell yes I do, a lot of stuff is better the next day and air fryer is the way.
Posted by Rize
Spring Texas
Member since Sep 2011
18548 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:05 pm to
I don’t because I never have them.
Posted by dstone12
Texan
Member since Jan 2007
38224 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:06 pm to
I eat leftovers until they’re gone or visibly disturbing.

It’s from growing up with parents that had depression-era parents.

This was the mandate:

Don’t buy too much and you won’t have to eat the old leftovers.

They would play it like a game of spades. Don’t order too little or too much; hit the right number so we won’t be short-handed on the original meal, or have to eat too many/much leftovers.


They did a good job with their estimates and I tend to do the same thing.


Eating healthy means that you will usually shop the perimeter of the grocer. That means your food is usually fruit/veg and meat and won’t keep
Like cheezits.
It’s the most expensive too. So my parents didn’t bulk buy like you would at Costco unless it was frozen.
This post was edited on 8/13/25 at 3:12 pm
Posted by slidingstop
Member since Jan 2025
1612 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:06 pm to
I've been known to cook things just to have them as left overs. Many things are better after they sit a while.
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
73365 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:07 pm to
Yes. Depends on what kind of food.

Sometimes things like grilled chicken or pork chops can get tough when re-warmed.
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
68741 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:08 pm to
I am the leftover gremlin in the house. I'll give someone else's meal a day maybe two, then it's mine.

None of my family members can finish a full meal so it's an easy way to take care of lunch in a WFH scenario.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
31813 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:09 pm to
quote:

Sometimes things like grilled chicken or pork chops can get tough when re-warmed.


Air fryer with a little butter makes the difference...
Posted by chryso
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2008
13496 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:09 pm to
I cook with the intention of having leftovers to bring to work for lunch.
Posted by MorbidTheClown
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2015
73365 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:10 pm to
quote:

Air fryer


i don't own one.
Posted by Jon Ham
Member since Jun 2011
29508 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:10 pm to
Only if it’s PORCUPINE STEW!
Posted by GRTiger
On a roof eating alligator pie
Member since Dec 2008
68741 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:11 pm to
Also a little water over leftover rice or pasta does wonders.

Or for rice you can make a quick flied lice with the leftovers and a few simple ingredients.
Posted by Saint Alfonzo
Member since Jan 2019
27759 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:11 pm to
Some stuff is better a day or two later.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
31813 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:13 pm to
quote:

i don't own one.


Buy one. they're cheap and great for re warming foods, especially fried foods.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
31813 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:14 pm to
quote:

Some stuff is better a day or two later.


Gumbo and red beans..
Posted by Lexis Dad
Member since Apr 2025
4411 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:15 pm to
I always try to. I don't like wasting food.

Certain things are better after a day.
Posted by GoCrazyAuburn
Member since Feb 2010
39438 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:15 pm to
quote:

Some stuff is better a day or two later.


Gumbo and red beans..


I'd say you can make this argument for a lot of your more stew/hearty style soups and things. Chili is better the next day too.
Posted by DeoreDX
Member since Oct 2010
4223 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:15 pm to
Gumbo is so much better leftover I'm not sure why anyone would eat it fresh.
Posted by Jon Ham
Member since Jun 2011
29508 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:16 pm to
I said only if it’s PORCUPINE STEW!
Posted by GCTigahs
Member since Oct 2014
2427 posts
Posted on 8/13/25 at 3:16 pm to
Our leftovers are what the wife and I eat for lunch during the work week 90% of the time.
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