- Honey
Honey is one of nature’s remarkably shelf-stable foods.
oil, canola oil, and similar oils are generally better kept in a cool, dark cupboard away from heat and direct sunlight.
Refrigerating certain oils can cause them to become cloudy or partially solidified.
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That’s not necessarily a safety problem, but it certainly isn’t convenient when you’re trying to drizzle oil into a hot pan!
Keep oils away from the stove
This part is important.
Your oil may be in a cupboard, but if that cupboard is directly beside a hot stove or oven, repeated heat exposure can reduce quality.
A cooler pantry or cabinet is preferable.
Its low water content and acidic environment make it difficult for many microorganisms to grow.
That’s why properly stored honey can remain usable for a very long time.
And refrigeration?
You really don’t need it.
In fact,
