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Default Fridge humidity control drawers

On Sun, 22 Nov 2015 09:18:14 -0500 (EST), Cheryl
> wrote:

>"cshenk" > Wrote in message:
>> wrote in rec.food.cooking:
>>
>>> On Sat, 21 Nov 2015 19:44:53 -0500 (EST), Cheryl
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>> >MaryL > Wrote in message:
>>> >> On 11/21/2015 6:00 PM, Cheryl wrote:
>>> >>> I've never really paid much attention to these settings that are
>>> on my >>> newest fridge but I looked them up and if you're like me
>>> and never >>> bothered to pay attention, this guide might be helpful.
>>> > > >
>>> >>>
>>>
http://www.thekitchn.com/what-to-sto...tor-humidity-d
>>> rawers-tips-from-the-kitchn-178094
>>> > > >
>>> > > >
>>> >> Thanks, Cheryl. I have had a fridge with those drawers for
>>> several >> years (also a meat-storage drawer with a divider for
>>> cheese). It works >> well. However, I never put cauliflower in one
>>> of the drawers because it >> takes up too much space. Instead, I
>>> have one of those round >> cabbage/cauliflower containers, and that
>>> works well. I also do not keep >> my apples in the fridge, although
>>> I would if I wanted to keep them for a >> long time. I live alone
>>> and only buy a few apples at a time. I keep >> them in a bowl on the
>>> counter so I can pick one up whenever I want it. >> I only put
>>> bananas in the fridge if they are approaching the stage where >> they
>>> will be overly ripe. >>
>>> >> MaryL
>>> >>
>>> >>
>>> >
>>> > There were a few things on the list that I don't refrigerate
>>> > either. I noticed potatoes were not on either list so most people
>>> > probably don't refrigerate those but I do. I looked it up mostly
>>> > because I bought some spinach today for a dish I'll prepare
>>> > Wednesday night for thanksgiving.
>>>
>>> I have a cloth bag with black lining for spuds that hangs in a
>>> cupboard, does a great job.
>>>
>>> Currently I have a whole lot of spring bulbs in one of the drawers,
>>> must check out the dates written on them and see if any are ready to
>>> go

>>
>> Hi Lucretia, you mean like flower bulbs? My Mom used to do that too.
>>
>>

>
>I have too. I still don't have much luck with bulbs. Something
> chowsdown on them.

I've heard that you should plant a moth ball with each bulb to keep
squirrels, voles and other critters away.
I've never tried it. It may be urban myth.
Janet US