non-translucent jugs so that light doesn't seep in, which can
cause milk to spoil more quickly. Store milk in the refrigerator
that is set below 40 degrees, and don’t store it in the door.
Items stored there are susceptible to warm air that enters
the fridge each time you open it.
Discard any unused milk after one week from
opening it, no matter what the sell by date is.
(Milk can be frozen for up to 3 months)
Ice cream has a shelf life for about 2-4 months,
as long as the freezer is set at zero degrees.
1 month and may be frozen for about 6 months.
Hard cheeses like Gouda (pronounced -"who-da" not Goo-da),
Swiss, cheddar etc... will keep for 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator.
If your block of cheese has mold in it... cut 1 inch around
the mold area, the rest is safe to eat for up to a month.
Ricotta cheese will keep for about 5 days,
and cottage cheese will keep for about 15 to 20 days.
