10 Things You Should Never Refrigerate!

We have been putting half of these things in the fridge for like... FOREVER! Haha. But if you want to save money and flavor, follow this list: 

Surprising Things You Should Never Refrigerate 

Onions - They like their mesh bag (or any bag that allows for air circulation) in the pantry. But keep them away from potatoes, which emit potatoes and gases that can cause onions to rot. 

Batteries - Stash in a drawer at room temperature. Extreme cold (or heat) can diminish performance.

 

Garlic - It will do well for two months in the pantry. Store loose, so air can move around it. 

Tomatoes - They can get mealy in the fridge, so leave them out of counter, out of plastic bags. To speed ripening, store in a paper bag. Once ripe, they'll last for about three days.

 

Coffee - The fridge (and the freezer) create condensation, which can affect the flavor of both ground coffee and coffee beans. Coffee fares best in an airtight container in the pantry.

Nail Polish - Keeping it in the fridge can cause it to thicken. Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight.

Winter Squashes - Varieties such as acorn, butternut, delicata, and spaghetti will last for about a month or more in the pantry.

 

Hot Sauce - It can live happily in the pantry for up to three years. 

Potatoes - Refrigeration adversely affects their flavor, so store in the pantry in paper bags (plastic bags trap moisture and speed decay). Most varieties should last three weeks.

Bread - The refrigerator dries it out fast. Instead, keep what you'll eat within four days at room temperature and freeze the rest.



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