"-L. :" wrote:
>
> DH was gone on business for three weeks and came home yesterday. In
> celebration, I lovingly prepared a huge pot of pasta sauce - cut up
> the onion, peppers, and mushrooms just so - purchased some meat that
> was especially nice and harvested some fresh herbs and garlic just for
> this dish. I sauteed the veggies to bring out the sweetness, and
> simmered the sauce on low all day. Paired with some homemade pasta
> and a local Pinot Grigio - it was exquisite! Then...
>
> ...when I went to bed I forgot to put the pot in the fridge, and it
> sat out on the stove all night. Argh!!!!! >
>
> -L.



Been there, done that, more times than I care
to remember, mostly with large pots of things
left to cool slightly, but occasionally with
baked goods, too.

gloria p