Stuff You Should Know SYSK Selects: Could You Live Without a Refrigerator?
Sep 21, 2019
Could you ditch your fridge? This discussion dives into the quirky world of living without one, from food preservation to cultural practices. The hosts hilariously tackle the challenge of keeping avocados fresh and share inventive tips for sustainable living. They also explore the environmental impacts of food waste and humorous anecdotes about modern conveniences. Plus, learn about the benefits of edible weeds and hear a listener's thought-provoking story involving law enforcement, keeping the conversation both light-hearted and insightful!
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Defridging Tips
- Reduce your reliance on refrigerators by storing many common foods at room temperature.
- Ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, and butter can be safely stored on the counter.
Room Temperature Butter
- Josh and Chuck reminisce about growing up with butter kept at room temperature.
- They discuss the superior spreadability of room-temperature butter.
Onion Storage
- Avoid refrigerating onions if you plan to use them for eating, as it diminishes their flavor.
- Chilling onions before chopping helps reduce the crying caused by their enzymes.