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Avocados should be [kept on the counter](https://food52.com/blog/19507-how-to-store-your-produce-so-it-lasts-longer) until they ripen, since cooler temperatures can cause avocados to soften unevenly.

Where should you store avocados to ensure they ripen evenly?

Ketchup will last you a while, but to maximize its shelf life, [most companies](https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ketchup-pantry-or-fridge_us_589a3d54e4b0c1284f29170b) will tell you to keep it in the fridge.

Where should you store ketchup to maximize its shelf life?

Nutella should be stored at room temperature [in a cool, dry place](https://www.ferrerofoodservice.com/int/en/how-to-store-nutella).

Where should you store Nutella to keep its texture nice and creamy?

All purpose flour can survive [up to two years](https://food52.com/blog/15993-the-best-way-to-store-all-sorts-of-flours) in a cool, dry place like a pantry.

Where should you store all purpose flour so it doesn't spoil?

Eggplant's flavors [deteriorate faster when exposed to cold](https://food52.com/blog/19507-how-to-store-your-produce-so-it-lasts-longer), so keep them on the counter, away from other fruits and veggies.

Where should you keep eggplant to ensure maximum flavor?

The door is the [warmest part of the fridge](https://www.myrecipes.com/how-to/how-to-make-butter-last-longer), so keep it cool in the back instead.

Where should you keep butter to make it last longer?

The ripening agent bananas release is [concentrated in the stem](https://lifehacker.com/5967424/keep-bananas-fresh-longer-by-separating-them-and-wrapping-the-stems-in-plastic-wrap), so if you separate them and wrap each one, they'll last longer.

How should you store a bunch of bananas so they don't ripen top quickly?

Basil is a soft-stemmed herb, so it should be placed in water. Whereas other soft-stemmed herbs would go in the fridge, basil is [best kept at room temperatur](https://food52.com/blog/9593-the-best-ways-to-store-fresh-herbs) e.

How should you store basil to ensure it lasts as long as possible?

Try to avoid washing your greens before you need to use them. Leaving them in the crisper [with something to absorb extra moisture](https://food52.com/blog/6405-how-to-store-greens) keeps them fresher, longer.

What's the best way to pack your greens so they stay fresh longer?

[Tightly seal your cuts](https://food52.com/blog/7132-how-to-choose-the-freshest-meat-and-how-to-store-it) to keep them from browning.

What's the best way to store meat in the freezer so it lasts longer?

Use a container to make sure the blue cheese's flavor [doesn't spread](https://food52.com/blog/9235-how-to-store-cheese) to other items in your fridge.

What's the best way to store blue cheese in the fridge to keep its flavor?

If you fill a mason jar all the way up with wine and seal it tight in the fridge, it will be good for [an entire week](https://food52.com/blog/3319-saving-leftover-wine).

How should you store left over wine to keep it fresh as long as possible?

Oh no! You may be throwing out food more frequently than you need to. Save money and the planet by [reducing your food waste](https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-wasted-food-home).

Hey, not bad! You do your best to keep your food fresh. If you want to step up your game, [read up](https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-wasted-food-home) on how reducing food waste can help your wallet and the planet.

You're an expert at making sure your food lasts as long as possible! Not only are you saving money by caring for your food properly, you're also [helping to reduce food waste](https://www.epa.gov/recycle/reducing-wasted-food-home). Yay you!

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Do You Know How To Store Your Groceries Properly?

Do you know an even better way to store your groceries? Let us know in the comments!

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