Clear out space for the turkey by storing these items elsewhere.
If only every food and drink came with care instructions, like whats listed on ourclothing tags.
But just because its always been done that way in your household doesnt mean it must stay that way.
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Refrigerating bread tends to dry it out faster and can affect the texture.
Recipes likecornbread, zucchini bread,banana bread, andmonkey breadshould be stored in the fridge.
Cold fridge temps turn the starches in the potatoes into sugar, Carter confirms.
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Avocados, apples, bananas, peaches, tomatoes, and onions will shorten your potatoes lifespan.
Under ideal conditions, tubers should last for several weeks.
Its important to note that all of the above relates to whole potatoes.
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If theyre cut, keep em chilled in an airtight container in the fridge.
check that they arent stored next to any fruit or potatoes.
Alliums are ethylene producers and can cause other fresh foods to spoil faster.
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And place tender onion family veggies, like green onions and chives, in the fridge.
This includes uncut winter squash of all kinds; from butternut and honeynut to pumpkin and delicata.
Store large tomatoes stem-side down to reduce moisture loss over time, Stephens suggests.
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They should stay flavorful and fresh for about 1 week.
As you might guess, there are a few outliers to this rule forstoring tomatoes.
Also, if you slice tomatoes, they must be stored in the fridge, Carothers says.
If you do end up refrigerating tomatoes, Carter recommends letting them return to room temp before eating.
They should be stored at room temperature on the counter until they are ripe, says chef James Dibella.
Certain fruits, such as pineapples and watermelon, dont ripen more after theyve been picked.
Once peeled, bananas need to be refrigerated or frozen, according to Carothers.
This doesnt affect food safety, but its not as pleasant texturally or visually.
Chocolate also easily absorbs odors from anything nearby (ahem, yesterdays refrigeratedleftoversif theyre in the same proximity).
Once the package is opened, its best to refrigerate.
Otherwise, for optimal safety, we would recommend refrigerating at all times, Carothers says.
Refrigerating unopened condiments does nothing to enhance the flavors, and takes up precious fridge space!
