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10 things you should not refrigerate Oct 22nd 2012, 10:00 Certain items are at their prime when stored at room temperature. Hot Sauce It can live happily in the pantry for up to three years. Potatoes Refrigeration adversely affects their flavor, so store in the pantry in paper bags (plastic bags trap moisture and speed decay). Most varieties should last three weeks. Bread The refrigerator dries it out fast. Instead, keep what you'll eat within four days at room temperature and freeze the rest. Onions They like their original mesh bag (or any bag that allows for air circulation) in the pantry. But keep them away from potatoes, which emit moisture and gases that can cause onions to rot. Batteries Stash in a drawer at room temperature. Extreme cold (or heat) can diminish performance. Garlic It will do well for two months in the pantry. Store loose, so air can move around it. Tomatoes They can get mealy in the fridge, so leave them on a counter, out of plastic bags. To speed ripening, store in a paper bag. Once ripe, they'll last for about three days. Coffee The fridge (and the freezer) create condensation, which can affect the flavor of both ground coffee and coffee beans. Coffee fares best in an airtight container in the pantry. Nail Polish Keeping it in the fridge can cause it to thicken. Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Winter Squashes Varieties such as acorn, butternut, delicata, and spaghetti will last for about a month or more in the pantry. See Real Simple's slideshow here More from Real Simple How Does a Refrigerator Work? 11 Surprising Items that Require Cold Storage New Uses for Kitchen Items 24 Smart Organizing Ideas for Your Kitchen 5 Healthy Low-Fat Snacks from the Grocery Store

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