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Cooking & Baking

cbayer

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3. Great article and good ideas.

Reply to ehrnst (Original post)

Mon Feb 20, 2012, 02:38 PM

Feb 2012

My fridge is the biggest energy user in my home, but I really depend on it as I provision for three weeks at a time.

My biggest issues are with fresh fruits and vegetables, so some of these ideas are worth a closer look.

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Saving Food From The Fridge: It Will Taste Better, May Even Last Longer And Reduce Your Energy Bills [View all] ehrnst Feb 2012 OP

In the US: it IS necessary to refrigerate eggs-unlike Europe... PLEASE NOTE!! Important hlthe2b Feb 2012 #1

I was going to point another thing out about eggs Warpy Feb 2012 #4

Yes. I'm referring to commercially produced eggs. n/t hlthe2b Feb 2012 #9

There's a bit more to it than that as well Major Nikon Feb 2012 #6

I think you missed the point... hlthe2b Feb 2012 #8

Examine the statistics Major Nikon Feb 2012 #11

You really do not get it... but go ahead and spin the wheel... hlthe2b Feb 2012 #12

Pretending I'm making light of all cases of Salmonella does nothing to enhance your credibility Major Nikon Feb 2012 #13

Wow! The linked site is VERY cool. Thanks. OffWithTheirHeads Feb 2012 #2

Great article and good ideas. cbayer Feb 2012 #3

The buildup of ethylene gas Warpy Feb 2012 #5

I don't have those bins, so that's not an issue for me. cbayer Feb 2012 #7

Everyone should check out this site. Great stuff. n/t Paper Roses Feb 2012 #10