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8 Tips For Making the Most of Your Leftovers


Leftovers have long been made fun of, but today we are going to give them the respect that they deserve. Leftovers are a great way to save food, reduce your carbon footprint, save money, and save time. With that said, leftovers are only as good as the care that goes into their preparation, storage, and organization. A leftover doesn't do anybody any good if it sits in the refrigerator for weeks, until it needs to be thrown out anyway. Here are some tips to make the most of your leftovers, with a little help from the late comedian, George Carlin.



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