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Avocados
Only after it gets ripe.
Avocados will achieve peak ripeness quicker when stored at room temperature.
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Avocados
Only after it gets ripe.
Avocados will achieve peak ripeness quicker when stored at room temperature.
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Basil
Your basil is best left at room temperature with the stems submerged in water.
This goes for other herbs as well.
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Basil
Your basil is best left at room temperature with the stems submerged in water.
This goes for other herbs as well.
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Cucumbers
It's a common mistake, but storing cucumbers in the fridge will make them watery and pitted.
If you do choose to refrigerate them, it's best to wrap them up in plastic to minimize the moisture.
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Cucumbers
It's a common mistake, but storing cucumbers in the fridge will make them watery and pitted.
If you do choose to refrigerate them, it's best to wrap them up in plastic to minimize the moisture.
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Garlic
Like onions, garlic is best kept in a cool, dry place.
Refrigeration causes it to become rubbery.
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Garlic
Like onions, garlic is best kept in a cool, dry place.
Refrigeration causes it to become rubbery.
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Onions
Ever notice your onions getting soft and moldy in the fridge? It's caused by the moisture.
Store them somewhere cool and dry, but not in a plastic bag or near potatoes.
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Onions
Ever notice your onions getting soft and moldy in the fridge? It's caused by the moisture.
Store them somewhere cool and dry, but not in a plastic bag or near potatoes.
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Potatoes
It's best to store potatoes in a paper bag.
The added moisture from the fridge makes them gritty and sweet.
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Potatoes
It's best to store potatoes in a paper bag.
The added moisture from the fridge makes them gritty and sweet.
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Tomatoes
Keeping your tomatoes at room temperature will ensure they'll have optimal flavor and juiciness.
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Tomatoes
Keeping your tomatoes at room temperature will ensure they'll have optimal flavor and juiciness.
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Bananas
Bananas need warmer temperatures to ripen, which means the fridge is definitely
not the right place for them.
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Bananas
Bananas need warmer temperatures to ripen, which means the fridge is definitely
not the right place for them.
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Citrus Fruits
Keep on the counter and make sure get rid of the ones that mold.
The mold can quickly spread to the others.
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Citrus Fruits
Keep on the counter and make sure get rid of the ones that mold.
The mold can quickly spread to the others.
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Berries
Your berries have a better chance at staying fresh at room temperature.
Refrigerator moisture will ruin them.
It's also recommended to only wash them when you're going to eat them.
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Berries
Your berries have a better chance at staying fresh at room temperature.
Refrigerator moisture will ruin them.
It's also recommended to only wash them when you're going to eat them.
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Melons
If they're still whole, melons should be left out at room temperature so they can ripen.
They should only be refrigerated once they've been sliced.
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Melons
If they're still whole, melons should be left out at room temperature so they can ripen.
They should only be refrigerated once they've been sliced.
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Cantaloupe
Refrigeration destroys the antioxidants in melons,
so put it in just before eating to let it cool slightly.
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Cantaloupe
Refrigeration destroys the antioxidants in melons,
so put it in just before eating to let it cool slightly.
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Eggplant
This veggie can lose flavor in the fridge,
but it'll only last on your counter for a couple days — so eat it soon after you buy.
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Eggplant
This veggie can lose flavor in the fridge,
but it'll only last on your counter for a couple days — so eat it soon after you buy.
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Stone Fruits
Any and all peaches, nectarines, apricots, etc. can go on your countertop when you need them to ripen a bit. That said, once they're at your desired stage of ripeness, they can definitely stand to sit in your fridge.
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Stone Fruits
Any and all peaches, nectarines, apricots, etc. can go on your countertop when you need them to ripen a bit. That said, once they're at your desired stage of ripeness, they can definitely stand to sit in your fridge.
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Nuts
Don't mess with the flavor of your nuts by keeping them in the fridge.
They should be stored in an air-tight container in a place that isn't too warm or cold.
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Nuts
Don't mess with the flavor of your nuts by keeping them in the fridge.
They should be stored in an air-tight container in a place that isn't too warm or cold.
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