We often think of the refrigerator as the ultimate tool for preserving food, so our first instinct is to store most of our groceries in it. However, the cold, humid environment of a fridge can actually ruin the texture and flavor of certain foods. Many common items are much better off when you store them at room temperature in a cool, dark pantry. Learning which foods suffer in the cold can help you reduce food waste and get the most flavor out of your ingredients.
