Storing food

After cooking,

Outside the fridge: 1 day
In the fridge: 1 week
In the freezer: 1 month

You might want to follow this especially for meat since it can have nasty bacteria which can multiply. Freezing only prolongs multiplication, doesn't necessarily stop or kill.
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Try not to store in plastic containers. If you will live for sometime in the same place, invest in non-toxic containers.

I still use plastic partially. But I store water in them for a few days, keep changing them to make sure I remove all the plasticides. Ever know the smell of plastic?

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Garlic and Onions, I store in separate baskets outside.
Spices, Tamarind stay out.
Some pickles and chutneys can stay out, but I put them in fridge