Can I leave half & half in my car for 2 hours?

[Anonymous]

Trying to plan a grocery trip later today. All items are non-refrigerated except the half and half. If I leave it in a shady spot in my car on this cold day, will it be fine (approx 2 hours, maybe slightly more) or will it be a waste?

[Anonymous]

Yes, on a cold day.

[Anonymous]

Totally fine today.

Not in august.

[Anonymous]

Leave it on top of your roof

[Anonymous]

Though if you are worried about it, you can put a small cooler in your car.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Though if you are worried about it, you can put a small cooler in your car.

Thats what I would do with an ice pack.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Trying to plan a grocery trip later today. All items are non-refrigerated except the half and half. If I leave it in a shady spot in my car on this cold day, will it be fine (approx 2 hours, maybe slightly more) or will it be a waste?

Yes, it's pretty cold now. But, since you know you are going grocery shopping why not take an insulated bag to help keep it cool? I started keeping a small cooler in my car for unexpected grocery trips just in case I bought frozen or refrigerated it would be OK if I ran an errand or two after shopping.

[Anonymous]

Only if you park your car in the shade, OP. The inside of a car heats up quickly when part of it is in the sun.

[Anonymous]

If you’re worried, you could buy a small bag of frozen vegetables and keep them together in the car.

[Anonymous]

Yes leave your windows partially open

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you’re worried, you could buy a small bag of frozen vegetables and keep them together in the car.

This is genius and would only cost you a couple bucks.

[Anonymous]

Any day under 60 degrees out (but especially under 50, and in the shade), I wouldn't worry about it. It may get hotter in the car, but not much more than room temperature, and it's not all day.

I agree with having an insulated bag around, doesn't even have to be a cooler-- I always do just because I was forced to buy one at Aldi or something one day.

Frozen peas/corn is a fine idea, probably not necessary, but especially helpful on warmer days-- then you can just serve them for dinner thawed within the next couple of days.

[Anonymous]

Today, yes.

[Anonymous]

On a day like today? Yes. If you’re really concerned, you can leave it outside your car (underneath)

[Anonymous]

OP here - thanks for the suggestions! I didn't have a cooler with me (at work), but the frozen vegetables idea is a great one!

Sadly they were out of half & half at Trader Joe's, so the plan is thwarted. But I appreciate the reassurance and suggestions nevertheless.