In article >,
Bob Muncie > wrote:

> Omelet wrote:
> > This past year, I've been storing some stuff at room temp that I used to
> > refrigerate.
> >
> > Onions
> > Garlic
> > Potatoes
> > Tomatoes
> > citrus fruits
> > Avocados
> >
> > I store all other fruits and veggies under refrigeration.
> >
> > Winter squash always has been stored at room temp and lasts for weeks,
> > altho' I generally get around to cooking it sooner than that. <g>
> >
> > I'm finding that 5 of those items simply last longer at room temps.
> > Tomatoes (I learned here) do lose flavor if refrigerated.
> >
> > Comments?
>
> I've always kept the fruit in the fridge to prolong their shelf life.
> Onions don't seem to matter.
> Potatoes I've just started to recently with the higher temps, otherwise
> they tend to go bad a lot sooner.
> Tomatoes only go in the fridge if they are just starting to go soft to
> save them a few more days.
> Recently, I've been storing the bread items also in the fridge to
> compare, but don't have an opinion yet.
>
> Bob

I've been freezing bread for years. :-) Keeps well that way and the
frozen slices come off easily.

My sister still refrigerates onions and potatoes. I've been trying to
convince her otherwise as she complains about a shortage of space.

They have finally started to take me up on my offer of spare chest
freezer space. <g> There have been a lot of killer meat sales here
recently.
--
Peace! Om

"Human nature seems to be to control other people until they put their foot down."
--Steve Rothstein


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