Posted on: 2 Oct 2014
Refrigerator Repair |
| Las Cruces Refrigerator Repair |
With Halloween and Thanksgiving on the horizon, our refrigerator repair experts know that many of you may have a lot of different questions that need answering. For instance, some of you may wonder if it’s okay to store candy and caramel apples in the refrigerator. You can, by the way. Others may want to know how to refrigerate other holiday staples, like candy corn, raw turkeys and freshly baked pumpkin pies. So with that in mind, our team decided to scare up a few fall holiday dos and don’ts that involve household refrigerators:
Do avoid putting whole, raw pumpkins and other winter squash inside of the refrigerator because they simply won’t hold up. Various horticulture and food safety experts agree, it’s far better to store them alone at 50 degrees Fahrenheit instead. Depending on the species and the relative humidity, they may stay fresh for up to 6 months that way.
Don’t try to save time by buying your holiday turkey several weeks in advance, unless you plan on making good use of your home’s freezer. If you do choose to freeze one, make sure that you allow enough thawing time. For birds that are 16 pounds or more, that could mean letting them take up residence in your home’s fridge for anywhere from two to five days.
Do make it a point to refrigerate any freshly baked pies that are made with custard, meringue, cream and eggs. Just make sure that you let them cool on your kitchen counter first for a full 30 minutes. Oh, and it’s best not to store them in the fridge for more than three days. If you have to absolutely bake your holiday pies before that, go with a fruit version (e.g. apple). They tend to stay fresh in the fridge for approximately five days.
Don’t forget to check your refrigerator and freezer’s temperatures often to ensure that all of your holiday meals remain safe. And if they seem to be off kilter, don’t hesitate to contact us. Our refrigerator repair experts can help get various brands of fridges back in working order, so you won’t have to call off your celebration.
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