Some of these sound good, others are a little bit sketchy.
Fruits That Last Longer Without Refrigeration
Tomatoes
Whether you opt for small cherry tomatoes or a hefty heirloom, it’s best to store your
tomatoes on the counter and out of direct sunlight. Refrigerating your tomatoes can make them mealy and mute their rich, juicy flavor.
Bananas
In addition to being aesthetically pleasing, storing your bananas on the counter (bonus points if it’s in a pretty fruit bowl) is better than in the fridge, since cold temperatures cause the skin to turn black and stop the ripening process prematurely. Instead, keep them at room temperature—and if they get too mushy, you can always make
banana bread.
Avocados
It’s no secret that avocados seem to turn from rock solid to mushy and brown within 15 minutes, no matter how carefully you
try to ripen them. If you want an avocado to ripen properly, leave it uncut on the counter; once cut, store it in the fridge. To keep your
avocado as fresh as possible in the fridge, store it with the pit intact and squeeze a bit of lime juice over it to prevent browning.
