Claire
Master Chef
In my house I have baseboard heat, so stuff stored low IS warmer -- I have to store potatoes higher or they'll sprout! On the other hand, in the winter my pantry closet is almost as cold as the fridge -- in some ways a good thing, but olive and peanut oils will somewhat solidify.
I have a bread box which pretty much does it for bread we'll use everyday and crackers, but have to say that something I need to keep for longer than a few days has to be refrigerated or froze, and I agree with your observation that it stales faster but takes longer to mold. So I usually do that with something I'm planning on toasting anyway.
I have a bread box which pretty much does it for bread we'll use everyday and crackers, but have to say that something I need to keep for longer than a few days has to be refrigerated or froze, and I agree with your observation that it stales faster but takes longer to mold. So I usually do that with something I'm planning on toasting anyway.