I imagine cookingand life for that matterwould be easier if all the rules were hard and fast.
But cooking, and life, are full of nuance.
What works for me may be different from what works for you.
Alison Conklin
Below Ive outlined 10 foods that I never stash in the pantry, rather I keep in the fridge.
A few are non-negotiable (mayo!)
and others are debatable (peanut butter?).
Alison Conklin
Ditto foralmond flourand other nut flours, too.
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2.
Here in the U.S., eggs need to be refrigerated.
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Thats because our eggs get washed so that minimize the risk of salmonella.
I also happen to like it when my mayo is good and cold on a turkey sandwich.
Mustard
Mustard is high in acidity and can be safely stored in the pantry, even after its opened.
Alison Bickel
Not so, particularly if you buy it in large jugs as I do.
While it can live at room temperature for a time, it has no preservatives and can develop mold.
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Tortillas
Both corn and whole wheat flour tortillas are staples in my house.
I find they begin to mold if I store them in my bread box.
Keeping them in the fridge extends shelf life by several weeks.
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Much longer than that and I find the fridge is best to prevent rancidity.
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9.
When its just me and my husband, the butter stays in the fridge.
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10.
I dont always keep lemons, limes, and mandarins in the fridge.
But, citrus will last a whole lot longer if kept in the fridge.
Maybe I just need a bigger fridge?
