On Wed, 08 Feb 2017 20:52:21 -0700, U.S. Janet B. >
wrote:

> On Wed, 8 Feb 2017 20:33:38 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
> >Mum never did! Jams, chutneys, pickles and ketchup were all stored on
> >the pantry shelf.
> >These days, people are so scared to leave anything out. Even the jar of
> >pickled onions I have states: "Refrigerate after opening" - ridiculous!
> >http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38907451
>
> I never considered it. I just refrigerated all of that because that
> is what my mother did.
>
Who cares if it preserves freshness. I keep my herbs and spices in
the refrigerator too. I'd keep most of them in the freezer if I had a
stand alone, because they are rarely used but nice to have around so I
don't have to go out and buy fresh just because I need it for a
recipe.


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