Should i refrigerate plums

Most commercial eggs from factory farm chickens are washed in a chlorine solution to remove bacteria, etc. This is because of the disgusting conditions the chickens live in.

If you knew where grocery store eggs come from, I doubt you would eat them ever again. I have kept hens for our personal egg consumption for over 10 years, and grew up exclusively on fresh eggs.

There is no need to refrigerate them, under normal circumstance. Commercial eggs are scrubbed spiffy clean. The bloom is removed, leaving the egg porous and susceptible to bacteria introduction. Get your own hens. The eggs taste nothing like the stuff you get in the store. Check your codes, you might be surprised…most cities will allow depending on the code HENS!

I have read tomatoes change their chemical composition once refrigerated I do know that taste changes. If real syrup is stored in refrig you will find it gets sugary.

In other words left long enough it will turn to sugar. If that happens you can zap it in the microwave for however long yours microwave takes for the sugar to disappear. In Fla. It is because ants are horrendous things there. Also the humidity there changes consistency of some spices. My granny use to keep a silver can of Bacon grease on the back of the stove as well at all times!

She also added Bacon grease to almost everything she cooked and she lived to be years old!!! Love your message about your Granny and the food, my Mom kept bacon grease for seasiong on the stove also and we never had food poisoning etc.

Grandma always kept a coffee can of bacon grease at the back of the stove, and the butter dish always sat out on the table. Even found them in the microwave! I agree that we likely refrigerate more food than we need to. I refrigerate most everything even my flour in the summer. Living in Florida you leave things on your counter fruit you get the little fruit bugs we call them and everything is toast.

So instead of waiting lots of food I do place things I know that will spoil in my refrigerator. Some people leave fried chicken out over night, Pizza, mayo and so many more out. Never refrigerate. Not me in the refrig it goes.

Now a days compared to our ancestors things are processed different than they were back then. That is why speaking for myself we are bigger because of all the processing that goes on. We are living longer than some of our relatives and I will keep doing what I am doing.

I will continue to refrigerate that. Well, oh my God, people reading this wake up. Not one yet mentioned the obvious. Ketchup, Mustard. Sit back and just think for a minute, think of things we do today for what! People use you common sense that God gave you. How did we all get here with out all this crap.

I get my eggs from an Egg Company who supplies a lot of local and distant grocers. The lady there said freshly laid eggs such as on a farm can be kept on counter BUT NOT eggs that have been Refrigerated as soon as gathered!!

Such as those most of us buy from a grocery store. She said they should continue to be refrigerated until used and if a recipe says to use room temperature eggs leaving them out for a couple of hours is fine.

BUT never stored anywhere but refrigerator. I agree on all counts except the bread. I suppose if we are talking about white bread in this article that would stand to reason.

But any bread that is made of whole grains should be refrigerated or frozen to keep it from molding. Thank you, lived in NE Okla. For example , potatoes. Before I state my case always keep these items in the lower section of the refrigerator for best results with bananas first. When I shop for bananas, I look for those that have some green skin on to keep refrigerated and if I plan to use any the same day or next 2 or 3, I buy the riper ones. I have had bananas last up to 4 and 5 weeks and not spoil.

For those that have never tried this before, expect the peel to turn brown and the banana well still to be ripe. This is a learning process. Now for potatoes, apples and onions. I have apples in my refrigerator right now that are over 6 months now and are still good, Granny Smiths.

This may not apply to different types of apples. Apples, Potatoes and onions kept in the refrigerator will last longer. I have bought these items that were stored as long as a year that have been harvested and noticed no difference. Many of the other items Mr. McLeod mentioned can always be frozen and are just as good as the day you bought them. Many crops such as fruits and veggies can last longer in the refrigerator or freezer.

Growing up we never refrigerated butter,ketchup, mustard, eggs just wipe off fresh vegetables or potatoes. My husband thought they all needed to be in the frig. How about bacon fat? My mom and grandma never refrigerated bacon fat. If eggs are fresh from the hen and have not been washed they do not need to be refrigerated. I freeze eggs in the shell in the carton. They always get a hairline crack along one side but do not leak out when thawed because the white Film does not crack.

They taste just as good as eggs not frozen when thawed and fried. The yellow is not runny but taste good. Thank you so much for this info!!! When under-ripe stone fruit is chilled below 50 degrees, the ripening process is stopped and all of those wonderful flavors and aromas never get a chance to appear. So if you buy peaches, plums or nectarines that are still a little firm, just leave them at room temperature for a day or two. Then you can put them in the refrigerator.

Tomatoes are even more sensitive. With other fruits, the damage happens more slowly, so they can be refrigerated for a few days without worry. It may seem funny at first, but cucumbers, peppers and eggplants are actually tropical fruits.

The refrigerator is not your enemy, but especially with summer fruits and vegetables, it is something you need to be wary of. Way too interested in fruits and vegetables?

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Method 2. Store ripe plums in the refrigerator. This will keep them in top shape and prevent fast deterioration. Place them in an open plastic bag - not a sealed one. Plums stored in the refrigerator will last two to four weeks. Plums tend to take on the smell of the refrigerator after a few days. Put them in the crisper section of the refrigerator. Prevent bruising by storing plums inside old egg cartons. One plum per egg space does the trick. Make sure heavier produce doesn't get stored on top of the plums.

Eat plums soon after picking or purchasing. Plums can be stored for several weeks, but they definitely taste best when they're fresh. The sooner you can eat them after they ripen, the better. If you have a big bushel of plums to use up, try making one of these delicious dishes: Plum cake is a popular way to celebrate summer's bounty of plums.

Vodka-infused plums are a flavorful topping for ice cream. If you have little ones in your house, plum puree makes a special, healthy summer treat. Spoiled plums don't have to go to waste - they can be stewed. Method 3. Freeze plums. Frozen plums will keep for several months, and up to a year.

Choose plums that are at their peak flavor and ripeness - underripe plums won't taste good when you thaw them. Wash the plums and dry them. Slice the plums into wedges and remove the pits. Lay the wedges on a cookie sheet. Freeze the plum wedges. Place the frozen wedges in a food storage bag or bin. Label the food storage bag or bin with the date and put it back in the freezer.

Make plum jam. This is an excellent way to preserve your plums so they last for months to come. You'll need to peel your plums to remove the skins before combining the flesh with sugar, pectin and lemon juice. Store your jam in sterilized jars and enjoy it all through the winter months.

I stewed plums 6 days ago and stored them in the fridge. Are they safe to eat now? If they look good and smell good, take a tiny taste. If they taste okay, put them in a pot with a small amount of water and boil for two minutes for good measure. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 6. Five years is a little past its time.

If your freezer has never been faulty in all those years, there is nothing to suggest it isn't safe, but realistically you should just throw them out and buy new plums. Your jelly will probably taste quite gross if you use the frozen ones.

Not Helpful 2 Helpful 2. Should plums be washed before putting them in paper bag or later in the refrigerator? Allison Schick. Fruits typically stay fresher if they are not washed until you wish to eat them. Can I store unripe plums in an open cooler for 15 days? If not, what is the best way to store them for 15 days?

I have just picked them, they are the purple variety. You can store them in a cooler only if it's working properly.