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From: songbird <songbird@anthive.com>
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Subject: Re: living without fridge or food preparation
Date: Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:22:19 -0400
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Ed P wrote:
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> Buy small cans or share it.  When opened though, it does not keep 
> un-refrigerated.
>
> Storage:
> Once you open a can of meat, it's best to transfer the unused portion to 
> a food-grade glass or plastic container for better flavor and quality.
> Refrigeration:
> Store the opened can or container of meat in the refrigerator to 
> maintain its safety and freshness.
> Shelf Life:
> Canned meat, once opened, should be consumed within 3 to 4 days when 
> refrigerated.

  most canned items are not in huge portions, i can't imagine
not eating a whole can of sardines or tuna, there's just not
that much there (but it is a perfect quantity for me).  same
with something like canned spaghetti's, etc.  i just eat the
whole thing (often right from the can).  canned stews and 
soups (not enough to most soups these days that i bother with
them - i much prefer canned pastas or things like stews and
thick chowders).

  it is a quick meal, i don't care about fancy presentation,
fuel for the fire and i'm often in the middle of something
and i don't want to be distracted by heating or prep.

  my reasons for this are that it is a lot of work for me to
get going on some projects (switching contexts takes me a lot
of overhead) so getting away from the project for anything
other a few moments it takes me to open a can and eat some-
thing is not desired at all.  faster gotten, opened and eaten
the better.

  my current big bowl of chili is perfect food, a good mix
of vegetables, some meat and plenty of flavor.  takes a few
moments to scoop into a bowl and then 2 minutes or less to
warm up enough to eat it.  i may also eat a few spoons of it
cold because i like it either way (other than frozen, that's
too cold on my teefers).


  songbird