Garlic - storing in fridge?

[rmi...@my-dejanews.com]

Somebody asked about storing garlic, and I was wondering if there are any
opinions on keeping garlic in the fridge. A few people mentioned that they
keep garlic in a cool, dry place, but does that mean that you shouldn't keep
it in the fridge?

-Ray-

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[pacificsurf]

I store mine in the fridge but find it sprouts rather quickly. Earlier
someone mentioned grating and freezing which is what I'm going to try next.

rmi...@my-dejanews.com wrote in article
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[Garlic Goddess]

~ a little mystic music ~

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER put fresh heads of garlic in the fridgy.
Please! It impairs the taste and texture. If you only a have few heads to
store, invest in a garlic keeper...one of those cute little clay pots with
holes. That should keep in dark enough and well ventilated. Just don't
store the pot close to the stove or other heat source. I used to use such
a pot, but now I grow my own garlic and have too much for that. So I have
tie in it into loose bunches and hang it in a little closet near the cellar
door...thanks so much to my Sicilian great-grandfather for having built it
all those years ago. It's a pity I never knew him. But I digress...

~ more mystic music ~

The Garlic Goddess has spoken!

[PENMART10]

In article <01bde205$3d1a75a0$bc468e8b@jjy0117>, "pacificsurf"
<bne...@www.vicsurf.com> writes:

>I store mine in the fridge but find it sprouts rather quickly. Earlier
>someone mentioned grating and freezing which is what I'm going to try next.

Garlic is relatively inexpensve, available year round, takes little time and
tastes much better when freshly prepared as needed. What purpose is achieved
to stock up with more garlic then can be used within a few weeks?

Sheldon
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[Sue Flesch]

On Wed, 16 Sep 1998 19:49:47 GMT, rmi...@my-dejanews.com wrote:

>Somebody asked about storing garlic, and I was wondering if there are any
>opinions on keeping garlic in the fridge. A few people mentioned that they
>keep garlic in a cool, dry place, but does that mean that you shouldn't keep
>it in the fridge?
>

Do you keep onions in the fridge?

Bulbs of garlic I would not but an opened jar of pre-crushed garlic
should be kept in the fridge.

Sue Flesch, Nelson, New Zealand

[rmi...@my-dejanews.com]

In article <360469cb...@news.nn.iconz.co.nz>,

s...@flesch.org (Sue Flesch) wrote:
>
> Do you keep onions in the fridge?
>
> Bulbs of garlic I would not but an opened jar of pre-crushed garlic
> should be kept in the fridge.
>
> Sue Flesch, Nelson, New Zealand
>

Actually, yes, I do keep onions in the fridge. Maybe it's just a habit, but I
put all my vegetables in the fridge (garlic included).