Same for me.The ONLY time I put mine in the fridge is if I have a partial one left. Other than that it's on the counter. You can also turn them from day to day so they don't bruise on the spot they are sitting.
They might last longer in the refrigerator, pacanis. I really don't know since ours are always eaten/used before getting to the spoiling stage.
You know, I've been meaning to start a topic on "thrifty" food purchasing. I don't get into the store that often, so I end up buying what ends up being more than I usually use before it goes bad. I'll buy three tomatoes or so and sometimes end up tossing one that I wouldn't even feed my chickens..... but it's not like it's economical to drive 30 minutes to buy one tomato because I feel like having tacos or something that night.
I try to keep things however they last longest, but that doesn't always work either
I understand what you mean, pacanis. I shop for food every 2 weeks and I have to travel about 30 miles one-way. It's a juggling act at best. Meal planning here has become a science.
My FoodSaver and HandiVac have been a great help, pacanis. Especially when it comes to some fresh veggies, herbs and cheeses.
I like mine left out, but I believe that you are supposed to do it the way you like doing it best. Since it isn't a matter of safety (unless you leave them out too long), this is one of those things that can be done however you want.I know I'm not supposed to, but tomatoes always seem mealy to me when left on the counter. I cant stand mealy.