Optimize your kitchen storage with these tips. From tomatoes to honey, learn which foods thrive at room temperature and avoid unnecessary refrigeration

Cold temperatures can convert the starches in potatoes into sugars, affecting their taste and texture. Instead, store them in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place

Like potatoes, onions prefer cool, dry, and ventilated storage. Refrigeration can cause them to become soft and moldy

Refrigeration can cause garlic to sprout and become rubbery. Store garlic in a dry, cool place with good air circulation

Refrigeration can cause bananas to turn black and mushy. Keep them at room temperature until they ripen, then you can refrigerate them if you want to slow down further ripening

Refrigeration can accelerate the staling process of bread. Instead, store bread at room temperature in a breadbox or bread bag to maintain its freshness

If they are not yet ripe, avocados should be kept at room temperature to ripen properly. Once ripe, they can be stored in the refrigerator to slow down the ripening process

Refrigeration can alter their texture and flavor. Store them at room temperature, preferably out of direct sunlight