Food Storage

No, you should not marinate chicken while it is frozen because the meat cannot absorb flavors, and thawing it on the counter creates bacterial risks.

Vegetables that do not need to be refrigerated include onions, garlic, potatoes, tomatoes, and winter squash when kept cool, dry, and ventilated.

You can mail frozen food on many domestic routes if it stays cold, the packaging controls leaks, and carrier rules for perishable items are met.

Raw potatoes keep best in a cool, dark cupboard, while cooked potatoes should go in the fridge for short, safe storage.

No, leaving turkey out overnight to thaw is unsafe; thaw it in the fridge, cold water, or microwave with time and temperature control.

No, you should not leave ground beef out to thaw; use the fridge, cold water, or a microwave to keep it out of the bacteria danger zone.

No, you should not leave frozen chicken out to thaw at room temperature; use the fridge, cold water, or microwave for safe thawing.

Yes, you can leave butter on the counter, but keep a small portion out for only a day or two at cool room temperature and refrigerate the rest.

Yes, you can keep wine in the fridge, but long stays in a cold, dry kitchen fridge suit only some bottles.

Yes, you can keep tomatoes in the fridge when they are fully ripe or cut, but whole tomatoes taste better when ripened at room temperature first.