Julie Bove wrote:
> " David" > wrote in message
> ...
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>>Oops! I should have asked also:
>>
>>How about the part I need for tomorrow evening? Will it be better off
>>refrigerated until then, or at room temperature?
>
>
> You can't keep something at room temp. for over 2 hours without risking food
> poisoning.
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>
The 2 hour rule usually applies to protein containing foods ( not firm
cheeses, however)
Ellen