--Make sure you choose the right cooler for the job. A partially filled
cooler will not stay as cold.
--Keep a collapsible cooler in the trunk to transport perishable and
frozen groceries.
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You can keep lots of things ice cold if you pack them correctly.
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--For picnics, pack one cooler with drinks and the other with food.
Drink coolers usually are opened more frequently and stay less chilled.
--Pre-chill the cooler before packing with food. Fill it with ice, then
let it stand for about an hour. Then replace the ice and the pack in the
food and ice.
--Freeze bottles of water and place in cooler. As it melts, it can be
served as drinking water. Large mouthwash bottles are great for this
because they are flat and pack easily.
--For more flexibility, fill plastic bags with ice so they can fit into
nooks and crannies. At the picnic, you’ll have clean ice for drinks.
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Wrap meats in foil, plastic wrap then put them in a zip-lock bag to keep them from leaking.
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--Be sure to pre-chill all foods before storing in the cooler to
optimize cold temperatures
--Be careful to keep raw meat away from prepared food in your cooler. To
prevent contamination, carefully double wrap meat such as hamburger and
poultry in foil and then in place a zip lock bag.
--In the summer, keep the packed cooler in the air-conditioned car
instead of a hot trunk.
--Freeze a wet sponge and toss it in the cooler. When it thaws it will
be handy for clean up or to wipe little hands.
So, there you have it -- a few cooler tips to help keep your cool.
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