When you open your refrigerator, there is nothing more frustrating than looking inside and seeing molding, wrinkling, untouched produce. Unfortunately, that chance is high if you don’t store your product correctly.
Society has taught us that everything should go straight into the fridge, but it’s just not the truth. If you are serious about saving your fruits and vegetables, find out where all of them should really be stored.
Potatoes
Potatoes do not need to be cold and actually go bad if they are brought down to too low of a temperature. Put them in a dark place so that they don’t start sprouting, like a nice drawer or corner of the kitchen instead.
Onions and Garlic
Onions and garlic follow the same rule as potatoes with one exception; garlic and onions go together, garlic onions and potatoes do not. If you put these three ingredients together, your potatoes will suffer, so keep these guys as far apart as you can.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes should never be refrigerated under any circumstance! Tomatoes lose their flavor and will turn mealy if put in the fridge, so fight the urge. Underripe tomatoes should be stored in a paper bag in a cool dark place until they turn red. Once ripened, leave tomatoes out on the counter.
