Waynesville, in scenic Roubidoux Creek Valley, became the county seat in 1843, but court first met here, 1835. Named for Revoultionary War General Mad Anthony Wayne, the town was a stage stop on St. Louis to Springfield Road, also called Wire Road for the telegraph line strung by Union Army.
Keep your meats in the refrigerator until you're ready to use them, and make sure your hands, knives and cutting boards are scrupulously clean. Marinate your meats in zipper-seal bags or sealed food-grade containers. Marinated poultry can be refrigerated safely for two days before it's cooked, and other meats can be stored for up to five days in the refrigerator. However, longer isn't usually better.
Store cooked meat and dishes containing meat; they should last three to four days in a 35 to 40 degree fridge. Store gravy and meat broths; they will last about one to two days in a 35 to 40 degree fridge. Store chicken and turkey (pieces covered with broth or sauce, or not covered). All of these poultry dishes will last about one to two days in a 35 to 40 degree fridge. Store cooked poultry dishes. These will also last about one to two days in a 35 to 40 degree fridge. Store fried chicken. This will last about one to two days in a 35 to 40 degree fridge, but the longer you leave it in the fridge, the soggier the crust will become.