Prairie Fare: Is food in my cupboard, freezer or refrigerator safe to eat?

By Julie Garden-Robinson, Ph.D., NDSU Extension food and nutrition specialist We live in an “empty nest.” Our three children have been living on their own for a while. Cooking for two people can be a little challenging after cooking for a family.

“Should I throw this away now?” my husband asked. I replied, “The rest of the chili could go on top of baked potatoes.”

I noted the small amount of chili i…