Storage
What each fridge shelf is for, where bread stays fresh without going stale, and when hot food should come off the stove — the storage know-how here.
Can potatoes and onions be stored together?
Potatoes and onions kept in the same cupboard shorten each other's life. Both want somewhere cool and dark, but they do not share a box.
How are flour, bulgur and rice stored?
Dry goods keep for a long time, but when the conditions go wrong they are all affected at once. A jar system is the single most useful arrangement for that shelf.
Is it right to put hot food straight into the fridge?
Putting a hot pot into the fridge as it is affects both the dish itself and its neighbors in the fridge. There is a practical middle way between the two.
Where should you store bread?
What happens to bread in the fridge, on the counter and in the freezer is different in each case. The right place depends on how long that bread will take to finish.
Should a storage container be glass or plastic?
Glass and plastic containers have their advantages in different places. The right choice depends less on the material than on the job the container will do.
Why does food need a label before it goes into the freezer?
A package with no identity in the freezer is usually the last one to be eaten. A label is not a tidiness detail; it is what decides whether that food gets eaten at all.
How should leafy greens be stored?
Greens are among the fastest things to spoil in the refrigerator, and the reason is usually the water left on them. Storing them well has less to do with washing than with drying.
Is it right to put tomatoes in the refrigerator?
Tomatoes keep longer in the refrigerator but lose their flavor and texture. The right place depends on how ripe that tomato is and how soon it will be eaten.
Where should you keep olive oil in the kitchen?
The greatest enemies of olive oil are heat, light and air. Where the bottle stands can decide more than which olive oil you bought.
Where should you store nuts?
Because their fat content is high, nuts are among the items most affected by heat and light. The right place changes with how long it will take you to finish them.
How should cheese be stored?
Cheese can dry out in the refrigerator and it can also sit in too much moisture. The right way to store it depends on the type and on how soon it will be eaten.
How often should the refrigerator be gone through?
The containers that pile up at the back of the fridge grow unnoticed in most homes. A short, regular check works better than a long clean-out.
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