Given we’re mired in summer heat, folks are looking to cool down in any way possible. One solution is to eat things that are lower in temperature. With that in mind, here are the best things to eat cold, that normally aren’t consumed that way:

Pizza

I’ve come to prefer my pizza cold, only heating up a slice if I feel like firing up the air fryer. Regardless of toppings, pizza is very good fresh out of the fridge 24/7, 365. I’ve even converted Girl Sip into similar thinking, like some awe-inspiring cult leader.

Chocolate

Throughout the year, I’ve begun tossing chocolate bars into the fridge, conducting research to find the perfect cold chocolate treat. I’ve found you can’t go wrong with items involving peanut butter, such as Peanut Butter Oh Henry or Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, while some bars containing caramel should be eaten with caution, as the hard caramel may be difficult to chew through.

Asian Noodles

Whether it be chow mein, lo mein, yakisoba, etc., I have no problem pulling some leftovers out of the fridge and going straight into consumption mode, skipping any reheating rituals. The one thing I may do is splash some soy sauce on the dish and then get to munching.

Sushi

In a similar vein to noodles, I don’t mind sushi straight out of the fridge. I hear you complaining “But Almighty Sip, sushi is meant to be cold”, but I argue that the rice is typically warm, while the other items within the roll or topping the rice are also heated. Either way, sushi is ready-to-eat in any fashion.

Pie

While I don’t dabble in pie as often as I probably should, when we do have some, I have no problem going to town on cold leftovers. Any of the fruit-based pies (cherry, strawberry-rhubarb, apple) are particularly good unheated, with the crust still holding up.

Chicken

This category includes items such as Chicken McNuggets/McChicken sandwiches, popcorn chicken and boneless wings. Especially while travelling, the Sip Advisor has been known to stock up at the nearest Mickie D’s, then enjoy sandwiches or nuggets throughout the rest of the vacation as quick breakfasts or midday snacks. No microwave in the room, no problem. Just eat it fridge-to-table.

Tea

While the Sip Advisor loathes drinking hot beverages, often criticizing Mrs. Sip for doing so, I do have a soft spot in my blackened heart for iced tea, stemming from enjoying the drink as a wee little sipper. Now that there’s multiple companies that have produced a hard iced tea product, I can relive my fond childhood memories, while also working towards not remembering anything at all!

Cocktail Corner: Porch Swing

• 1.5 oz Bourbon
• Top with Peach Tea
• Splash of Lemon Juice
• Dash of Honey
• Garnish with a Peach Slice

Given the nature of this article, I had to make a drink featuring iced tea and I altered this recipe slightly to do so. What items do you prefer to eat cold on a hot summer day or whenever you feel like it?