Storing Vegetables

[Clothes Peg]

Sharing a flat means that fridge space is at a premium. Do all vegetables have to be stored in the fridge? I have my potatoes in the cupboard and I was wondering if parsnips and carrots could join them. Please help me. I would ask my Mum but I don't want to appear incompetent.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

I always store carrots in the fridge as they tend to dry out very quickly - basically, they need to go in the crisper. Parsnips, not so sure. I guess they don't if you are planning on eating them soon.

Edit: The best solution is to buy bags for frozen mixed vegetables. They tend to be better for you as they are frozen quicker than fresh veg are transported, so lose less nutrients.

 

[Clothes Peg]

I always store carrots in the fridge as they tend to dry out very quickly - basically, they need to go in the crisper. Parsnips, not so sure. I guess they don't if you are planning on eating them soon.

The crisper section is full of beer. So is the door and the freezer for that matter.

 

[Hercules Rockerfeller]

The crisper section is full of beer. So is the door and the freezer for that matter.

Do you have an outside area you can put the beer?

 

[Uncle Buck]

The crisper section is full of beer. So is the door and the freezer for that matter.

Well it is a fridge in student digs. Any decent beer?

 

[Barrel of Fun]

If the beer is not going to be drunk immediatly, then take it out. A complete waste of energy and they can be cooled in the freezer when required or stick it in the garden - we used to do that in winter/autumn.

NB See my edit for future reference

 

[Uncle Buck]

If the beer is not going to be drunk immediatly, then take it out. A complete waste of energy and they can be cooled in the freezer when required or stick it in the garden - we used to do that in winter/autumn.

NB See my edit for future reference

But you should always have some beer in the fridge, never know when you might need one.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

But you should always have some beer in the fridge, never know when you might need one.

Whilst that is very true, it can also have a hazardous effect on the final outcome of the degree!

 

[Clothes Peg]

Do you have an outside area you can put the beer?

Well it is a fridge in student digs. Any decent beer?

If the beer is not going to be drunk immediatly, then take it out. A complete waste of energy and they can be cooled in the freezer when required or stick it in the garden - we used to do that in winter/autumn.

NB See my edit for future reference

1) If we left it outside, it would get stolen.

2) Just shit like Carling, Fosters, Strongbow and some keg thing from Lidl.

3) I told them to get a cool box and put ice packs in it. But apparently that's too much hassle.

4) Bof, I've not got enough space in the freezer either. That's why I'm after veg that can stay at ambient temperatures. I buy in bulk cos it's cheaper, but I just don't get through it fast enough.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Whilst that is very true, it can also have a hazardous effect on the final outcome of the degree!

Yes, but you might still need a beer.

 

[severnside gull]

The crisper section is full of beer. So is the door and the freezer for that matter.

wise choice I'd say


you can leave all your fresh veggies in a dark cool cupboard for 3-5 days with no problem but take them out of bags so they dont sweat

 

[Leekbrookgull]

Uncle Buck. Spot on. Beer, MUST BE KEPT IN THE FRIDGE. 24/7.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Yes, but you might still need a beer.

Copious amounts. Oh, I do miss those student days. Perhaps a masters is in order.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Uncle Buck. Spot on. Beer, MUST BE KEPT IN THE FRIDGE. 24/7.

Not only beer, but a couple of emergency Bows should also always be in the fridge, Vodka in the cupboard and a couple of bottles of red, always be prepared.

 

[Uncle Buck]

Copious amounts. Oh, I do miss those student days. Perhaps a masters is in order.

The trick was to know all the cheap nights and work round them. Managed to get to the point in Southampton where Sunday to Thursday were cheap nights in various establishments in the city and then the other 3 nights had to be spent in the Union or halls bars.

 

[Clothes Peg]

May I add, none of the beer is mine. That's why I'm so annoyed about the fact it's hogging the fridge.

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

I always store vegetables in the tin until required.

 

[Hiney]

I thought vegetables had to be stored at room temperature at Wolverhampton University.

 

[Uncle Buck]

May I add, none of the beer is mine. That's why I'm so annoyed about the fact it's hogging the fridge.

However lager is best served chilled and a lot of veg (spuds, onions, carrots and various route veg can be kept in a cool cupboard).

 

[Uncle Buck]

I thought vegetables had to be stored at room temperature at Wolverhampton University.

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