Julie Bove wrote:
> "Storrmmee" > wrote in message
> ...
>> i am not an expert nor am i giving advice, i am only relating my
>> family habits... raw eggs for example are generally kept at a
>> coolish room temp if fresh and do fine, once frigged though should
>> be kept that way for taste purposes, Lee
>
> Nope. Raw eggs need to be kept refrigerated too.

Not if they haven't been washed. That breaks down the natural sealant of the
shell.

But of course, commercial eggs have all been washed.

You know, I really do think that the food police overdo it on refrigerating.
Of course, I was stunned to read about the degree of washing--with soap, and
even bleach!--that some posters subject their vegetables to.