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Cold temperatures ruin a tomato’s flavor and give it a mealy, grainy texture. For juicy, flavorful tomatoes, keep them on the kitchen counter at room temperature until ripe.
3. Potatoes 🥔
When stored in the fridge, potato starches turn into sugar more quickly, creating a sweet, gritty taste. Keep potatoes in a dark, cool place (like a cupboard) — but never in the fridge.
4. Garlic 🧄
Refrigerated garlic tends to sprout and turn rubbery. Whole garlic bulbs last longer in a dry, ventilated container at room temperature.
5. Bread 🍞
The fridge dries bread out quickly, leaving it stale. Store bread in a bread box or sealed bag on the counter. If you won’t finish it in a few days, freeze it to preserve freshness.
6. Honey 🍯
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