Refrigerators dull the taste of most produce, so if you bought something that doesn’t need to go in there leave it out. Most fruits including apples, oranges, pears and bananas don’t belong in the refrigerator unless you’re not planning on eating them soon. I don’t refrigerate tomatoes, avocados or peppers either. Very hot climates are an exception, however.

There are indispensable kitchen tools a cook can’t function without. Keeping them functioning properly when you’re slicing and dicing and prepping for dinner has a lot to do with how they’re cared for. Just like changing the oil in your car every 3,000 miles, regular maintenance of your kitchen tools also ensures they work smoothly. It’s not hard to do. I’ll share some of my tips for cleaning and maintaining some of my prized kitchen tools to make it easy as 1-2-3.

WHAT’S A GOOD WAY TO CLEAN A WOODEN CUTTING BOARD?

You’ll be surprised how easy this one is! You only need some coarse