Why not refrigerate everything?
m...@privacy.net
I live in an apartment and the fridge is supplied by
the landlord but on the small side to say the least.
However, I've been thinking abt buying a small freezer
to supplant the fridge and give me the ability to store
more foods in bulk. I live alone so don't need a HUGE
freezer..... maybe 7 cu foot.
But I had what may be and even better idea.... what
would be wrong with refrigerating EVRYTHING except can
goods?
I could buy another fridge with built in freezer and
get additional freezer space..... but also get
additional fridge space where I could store boxes of
cereal, oatmeal, and other things you normally don't
think abt storing in a fridge.
What you think abt my idea? Do many out there put
things in a fridge that doesn't normally go in
there..... granola bars, cereals, breads?
Or am I best to just buy a small freezer ONLY and
forget abt the extra fridge space?
James
I don't like the taste of bread that's been in the frige.
Sue Bilkens
when I lived in a cockroach infested building all food went int he fridge where
the cock roaches can't get into
On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 09:20:36 -0500, in misc.consumers.frugal-living
m...@privacy.net wrote:
>Why not refrigerate everything?
>
>I live in an apartment and the fridge is supplied by
>the landlord but on the small side to say the least.
>
>However, I've been thinking act buying a small freezer
>to supplant the fridge and give me the ability to store
>more foods in bulk. I live alone so don't need a HUGE
>freezer..... maybe 7 cu foot.
>
>But I had what may be and even better idea.... what
>would be wrong with refrigerating EVRYTHING except can
>goods?
>
>I could buy another fridge with built in freezer and
>get additional freezer space..... but also get
>additional fridge space where I could store boxes of
>cereal, oatmeal, and other things you normally don't
>think act storing in a fridge.
>
>What you think act my idea? Do many out there put
>things in a fridge that doesn't normally go in
>there..... granola bars, cereals, breads?
>
>Or am I best to just buy a small freezer ONLY and
>forget act the extra fridge space?
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"Sue Bilkens" <su...@incus.com> wrote in message
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m...@privacy.net
>when I lived in a cockroach infested building all food went int he fridge where
>the cock roaches can't get into
Ha!
That was another reason why I was thinking abt a fridge
for everything..... BUGS!!
I have me too here!
Rod Speed
> Why not refrigerate everything?
There isnt any point in refrigerating some things like sugar.
Refrigerating what doesnt need to be refrigerated
just wastes the money the fridge costs to run.
Some things are damaged by refrigeration, most obviously potatoes.
Some things like water are easier to drink when not refrigerated.
> I live in an apartment and the fridge is supplied by
> the landlord but on the small side to say the least.
So it makes no sense to stuff it with what doesnt need to be refrigerated.
> However, I've been thinking abt buying a small freezer
> to supplant the fridge and give me the ability to store
> more foods in bulk. I live alone so don't need a HUGE
> freezer..... maybe 7 cu foot.
> But I had what may be and even better idea.... what would
> be wrong with refrigerating EVRYTHING except can goods?
Potatoes wont be useable for as long if you refrigerate them.
Its pointless putting stuff like sugar in the fridge.
It only makes sense to put stuff like flour in the freezer for a
short time to kill any weavils in it, not keep it in there all the time.
Unripened fruit ripens better outside the fridge so you can eat it sooner.
> I could buy another fridge with built in freezer and
> get additional freezer space..... but also get
> additional fridge space where I could store boxes of
> cereal, oatmeal, and other things you normally don't
> think abt storing in a fridge.
Whats the point when you have to buy that fridge ?
> What you think abt my idea?
That it makes no sense.
> Do many out there put things in a fridge that doesn't
> normally go in there..... granola bars, cereals, breads?
Bread does last longer in the fridge. I prefer to make
a smaller loaf so I have freshly baked bread more often.
> Or am I best to just buy a small freezer ONLY and forget abt the extra fridge space?
Yep if the current fridge space is adequate.
Rod Speed
> Ha!
Those big plastic bins with clip on lids make a lot more sense for that.
Mice too.
Rod Speed
your lips grow foul, ye harangued:
> If I let you out, will you promise never to make fun of me again?
Rod Speed
in apparel, ye hurled:
> I think its natural to go through a stage of being more turned on at
> the thought of going to bed with someone of the same sex.As a guy,
> I've never fancied a real girl in my life,but I've been turned on by
> sexy pictures of girls.
val189
>
> I live in an apartment and the fridge is supplied by
> the landlord but on the small side to say the least.
>
> However, I've been thinking abt buying a small freezer
Read the recent post which listed the pros and cons of a separate
freezer.
h
"val189" <gweh...@bellsouth.net> wrote in message
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Cons? There are no cons to owning a separate freezer.
Rod Speed
Wrong. The total power consumption can be higher.
clams_casino
For a start - initial cost, cost of energy, cost of losses with a power
failure, reduced effectiveness if all the contents are not consumed, etc.
About the only advantages I see if if one is feeding a very large family
(perhaps 8 or more), perhaps a hunter who puts up a few deer each year,
and/or if one farms a significant amount of crops / livestock.
Rod Speed
Or just minimising the number of full shopping trips where you need to use
the car etc to get the stuff home and walk etc for the stuff that isnt feasible
to freeze, even for one person.
m...@privacy.net
>Read the recent post which listed the pros and cons of a separate
>freezer.
What is name of the thread?
val189
terry
wrote:
> "Sue Bilkens" <s...@incus.com> wrote in message
>
> >>I could buy another fridge with built in freezer and
> >>get additional freezer space..... but also get
> >>additional fridge space where I could store boxes of
> >>cereal, oatmeal, and other things you normally don't
> >>think act storing in a fridge.
>
>
.
Yes but if you live where you need to heat during the winter, the
'wasted' heat fromt he extra fridge or freezer will help heat your
living space. If you are in area where you have to run AC in the
summer the wasted heat is not an advantage..
We seem to forget that all the energy that comes into our living
space, whether it for lighting (which also gives off some heat),
fridges, cooking, TVs or computers, hot water from showers or
dishwashers etc. can be a benefit by providing additional warmth
(winter).
m...@privacy.net
>Yes but if you live where you need to heat during the winter, the
>'wasted' heat fromt he extra fridge or freezer will help heat your
>living space. If you are in area where you have to run AC in the
>summer the wasted heat is not an advantage..
>
>We seem to forget that all the energy that comes into our living
>space, whether it for lighting (which also gives off some heat),
>fridges, cooking, TVs or computers, hot water from showers or
>dishwashers etc. can be a benefit by providing additional warmth
>(winter).
Agree on the heat!
And that would be my strategy. To move the small
freezer INSIDE during winter so as to help heat the
house.... and outside in the garage during summer to
keep heat OUT of house.