95% of the time I throw out leftovers. Only if something was especially good or was expensive will I save it.
Like if I have a leftover steak - I'll put it in a freezer bag and pop it in the freezer.
Or if I make a big pot of chili with the intention of putting it in containers to use later.
But leftovers from a normal dinner go in the dumper. There usually is very little left, normally just a few ounces of each thing. I'm not saving 3 spoonfuls of green beans. The trick is just not to make too much to begin with.
My bigger problem is perfectly good food in the pantry going past it's expiration date. I'm constantly going thru it to put in the donation box before it goes bad.
But leftover I don't know what in a tupperware from who know's when? Gross.
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