Unlike a microwave<\/a>, you can put whatever you want in your refrigerator. For every article on the internet that claims you should never<\/em> put bananas or tomatoes or basil in your refrigerator, there\u2019s another article outlining a very legitimate scenario where refrigerating any of those ingredients would make sense.<\/p>\n So, instead of composing a rigid \u201cbanned foods\u201d list for your refrigerator, we figured it\u2019d make a bit more sense to dive into a few scenarios where the refrigerator could shorten an ingredient\u2019s lifespan. From there, you can decide for yourself whether or not an ingredient belongs in your refrigerator.<\/p>\n In contrast to most herbs, basil lasts longest when kept at room temperature<\/a>. For ideal basil storage, snip the herb\u2019s ends and place it in a glass of room-temperature water, making sure you change the water every few days. Conversely, basil kept in the refrigerator will likely only last for a few days, but it\u2019ll make your fridge smell nice and herby.<\/p>\n
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