There is no reason to store olive oil in the refrigerator. The cold air makes it a congealed, clumpy mess that’s inconvenient and will only be messy to use. Cold air does not affect the quality of olive oil, but warmth, sunlight, and air can cause it to become rancid before its time.
So, the best way to store olive oil is to place it in a cool, dark cupboard inside of an airtight bottle. Some recommend using containers that are not plastic to avoid chemicals seeping into the oil. And, if you keep it on the counter, an opaque bottle resilient to light, is best.
Tips For Storing Garlic
Garlic is picked and then dried, so it’s best to keep it in a dry place. To optimize shelf life, store the bulbs in a well-ventilated, dry area. Specialized ceramic jars with air holes work best, but as long as they are kept in the pantry or other dry place.
Don't be tempted to wrap them in plastic; their skins keep them perfectly sealed and protected. Storing them like this is the best way to make sure the bulbs will maintain the best quality. The refrigerator is a harsh environment for garlic. It can become moldy and cause the bulbs to deteriorate.
Have You Ever Thought of Storing Cereal In The Fridge?
It's been estimated that the average American eats around 160 bowls of cereal per year. To say cereal is popular would be a massive understatement. But what's cereal so great? It's dry and crunchy, and that crunchiness is the perfect counterpart to milk or yogurt. Put it in the refrigerator, and it will turn limp and soggy.
Honestly, we've never heard of anyone putting their cereal in the refrigerator, so if you feel tempted to now, don't do it! Even if you won't be home for a while and want to make sure it doesn't spoil. Instead, store cereal in an airtight container in a cool, dry place such as a pantry.
Optimizing Avocados
Avocados are usually picked when they are hard as a rock and eaten when they soften over time until they become as soft as room-temperature butter. Refrigerated avocados will not ripen. Leaving them out on the counter, you can keep an eye on their ripening status so they can be consumed at peak flavor.
A refrigerator comes in handy once they have ripened. By storing them in the produce drawer, you can get a few more days out of them or perhaps use them for a nice bowl of guac. But be careful, avocados have a tendency to ripen overnight, turning black and what was once delicious becomes inedible.
How To Keep Sweet Potatoes At Their Best
Do not keep sweet potatoes in the refrigerator. These root veggies prefer to be stored in a cool, dry place. Make sure there is plenty of ventilation, and definitely do not wrap them in plastic; let them sit fully exposed to air. Keeping them in the fridge will ruin them.
Sweet potatoes “will produce a hard center and unpleasant taste,” according to the experts over at the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission. So if you like your sweet potato wedges sweet and well, delicious, just keep them out of the fridge, they usually last for quite long before they go bad.