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Food dates, storage and waste, checked against the regulators who set the rules.

• What to make with the ingredients you have: a 5-minute methodStop scrolling recipe sites. A four-slot method that turns whatever is in your fridge into dinner, 10 combinations that always work and the one rule that cuts food waste.Nov 1, 2026 · 7 min read
• How long do leftovers last in the fridge? (And what to do with them)Most leftovers last 3–4 days in the fridge; rice and seafood don't. Timings for 20 leftovers, how to cool and reheat them safely, and 12 ways to use up chicken and rice.Nov 1, 2026 · 9 min read
• Use-by vs best-before: what the date on your food meansUse-by is about safety and best-before is about quality. What each date means on labels in the UK, US, Canada, Australia and India.Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read