The 10 Things You Should Never Store on Your Kitchen Countertops — And Why Most People Still Do It

veggies are highly sensitive to light and temperature.

Avocados ripen too fast. Potatoes sprout. Tomatoes lose flavor. Onions rot near potatoes. The list goes on.

Stick to displaying bananas or apples. Store the rest in a cool pantry or the fridge, depending on what it is.

5. Spices

I used to proudly keep my spice rack near the stove — ready for action.continue reading …