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Avocados ripen best at room temperature. Refrigerating them prematurely can halt ripening, leaving you with hard, flavorless fruit. Store ripe avocados in the fridge only if you want to extend their life for a couple more days.
Tomatoes
Refrigeration dulls tomatoes' flavor and changes their texture. Keep them on the counter until fully ripe, and eat them fresh for the best taste and juiciness.
Onions
Whole onions should be kept in a well-ventilated area, not the fridge. Refrigeration makes them mushy and promotes mold. However, once cut, they should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Potatoes
Cold temperatures convert potato starch into sugar, giving them an unpleasant sweet flavor and gritty texture. Store them in a cool, dark pantry instead.
Garlic
Refrigeration can cause garlic to sprout and become rubbery. It stores best in a dry, open container in a cool, well-ventilated space.
Honey
Honey doesn’t spoil and can crystallize in the fridge. Keep it tightly sealed in your pantry, where it stays smooth and ready to use for years.
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