8 Foods Idaho, California, & Washington People Ruin In The Fridge

Fact: not all foods need to be refrigerated

We’ve all been there, haven't we? At some point, while we're putting groceries away, stocking our fridges feels more like a game of Tetris. Produce, condiments, prepared meals—it's like they're MMA fighters duking it out for prime real estate in the cooler.

But here's the kicker: some of those foods that we religiously stock in the fridge don't even need to be there! Idaho, California, or Washington, it’s high time to reclaim the space in your fridge.

To chill or not to chill?

For a lot of us, the answer to that question lies in how we were raised and the example Mom and Dad set. Even though certain groups of foods are natural loners, some of our parents refrigerated almost everything without any rhyme or reason.

Sometimes it probably did more harm than good. These misunderstood and misplaced foods, condiments, and produce probably lost a bit of their zest, flavor, and texture after a stint in the family fridge. Whoops!

ICYMI: cold can sabotage certain foods

Surprisingly, refrigeration has the ability to accelerate spoilage rather than stop it. Cold temps can make certain foods absorb the fridge's moisture, leading to a soggy, inedible or just plain unappetizing mess.

If you live in Idaho, California, or Washington, you're free now 🙃

We promise it's okay to free the eight foods in the gallery below from your fridge. Trust us! Your taste buds and grocery bill will thank you, and you'll free up space in your fridge for things that actually need to be there.

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