Make the most of harvest season and learn how to store your fall produce all season long.  

It can happen to anyone&mdash;you buy fresh produce at the grocery store and leave it in the refrigerator only to find it a week later looking shriveled and rotten.
To avoid throwing away spoiled veggies and wasting time and money, it&rsquo;s good to know where to store certain fruits and vegetables and which ones shouldn&rsquo;t be stored together. Certain fruits for example give off ethylene gas, which can speed up the ripening process and make other produce items rot faster.
We tend to think we waste food because it ripens and rots faster than we can eat it, and while this can be the case if you don&rsquo;t spend much time cooking, the real issue is taking the time to properly store perishable goods.
A big part of eating fresh, seasonal food is not just storing it the right way but at the right temperature. You can&rsquo;t enjoy any fresh flavors if your fruits and veggies are rotting on the counter, so make sure your fall produce is stored in the fridge and remains fresh enough to enjoy.
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<h2>What&rsquo;s in Season?</h2>
It's always harvest season somewhere in the world, but the first step is figuring out what local produce is in season. Here are some of our most plentiful fall favorites that are at their tastiest over the next few months:
Fruits:
&bull; Apples
&bull; Figs
&bull; Cranberries
&bull; Pears
&bull; Pomegranates
&bull; Persimmons
&bull; Plums
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Veggies:
&bull; Brussels Sprouts
&bull; Beets
&bull; Eggplant
&bull; Garlic
&bull; Pumpkin
&bull; Sweet potatoes
&bull; Squash
&bull; Turnips
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<h2>Produce Storage Tips</h2>
When storing produce, your fridge&rsquo;s crisper drawers will be a lifesaver (and flavor saver) when it comes to keeping your fall favorites fresh. Be sure to set one drawer to high humidity and the other to low humidity to better accommodate different types of produce.
In general, vegetables and leafy greens like brussels sprouts, broccoli, and arugula will be best preserved at a higher humidity; whereas, fruits like figs, pomegranates, and plums do better in a low-humidity environment. Every piece of produce has its specific needs, but sometimes all it takes is the look and feel test. If your avocados are starting to ripen and turn soft too quickly, go ahead and put them in the refrigerator. The cooler environment will help slow down the ripening process so you can enjoy your produce when you&rsquo;re ready.
Determining whether to store your fruits and veggies in or out of the fridge is only half the battle. Remember that ethylene gas we mentioned earlier? Because of this natural gas that some fruits can emit, certain fruits and veggies should be separated no matter where they land. A good rule of thumb is to keep high-ethylene gas-emitting fruits apart from other produce. Apples, avocados, pears, bananas, and tomatoes are a few of the top offenders, with delicate leafy greens being some of the most susceptible to ethylene gas.
Also, remember to keep onions to themselves. On top of making you cry when you cut them, sliced onions are prone to share their fragrance with neighboring produce. The harsh fragrance can especially affect potatoes, causing them to spoil more quickly when onions are present.
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<h2>Specific Food Items</h2>
Because different fall fruits and veggies have very different storage needs, let&rsquo;s look at a few conditions that each food item will thrive in:
&bull; Apples
You probably have a fruit bowl in your kitchen&mdash;and keep apples out of it! If you want to enjoy the freshest flavor of Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Fuji apples, store them in a plastic bag in your low-humidity crisper drawer. Just be sure there is an opening to keep gasses from being trapped.
&bull; Pears
Pears don&rsquo;t keep nearly as long as apples once they ripen, so try to eat them soon after purchasing. If stored in the fridge in low humidity, you&rsquo;ll get another week or two of crisp, tasty texture from your pears.
&bull; Pumpkin
This fall staple will survive just fine at room temperature (unless you&rsquo;ve already begun your carving), but it also has the ideal consistency for freezing. Roasted pumpkin that is sliced and diced can be stored in the freezer for months and makes a delicious seasonal side dish to go alongside any dinner.
&bull; Garlic
You can never have too much garlic, especially a fresh clove. Garlic thrives in humidity and it can dry out if stored for too long at room temperature. Place your garlic bulbs in a crisper to retain the flavor and consistency. Once it&rsquo;s removed from the fridge it will start to sprout, so be ready to roast your cloves with your next meal.
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<h2>Bonus Tips:</h2>
Store sliced fruit and veggies in an airtight container and refrigerate&mdash;sliced produce can last around 5 days after their initial cut. Whether sliced or left whole, it&rsquo;s also a good idea to wash all your fruits and veggies before eating them. Germs and bacteria can cling to the surface of fruits and vegetables which can contaminate your cutting boards or eating surfaces. Most produce items will benefit from a quick hose down under the faucet.
Whether you&rsquo;re preparing a fall feast or you just want to enjoy fresh fruits and veggies, with these tips in mind, you&rsquo;ll have delicious produce all autumn long. Give us a call or visit us today to shop our selection of refrigeration appliances and make the most of your harvest bounty.

How to Store Fall Fruits and Vegetables in the Fridge 

Trying to host the perfect summertime celebration? Then you might need one of these outdoor kitchen appliances to make your home the life of the party. 

For barbeques, cookouts, and pool parties, as long as you have a well-stocked arsenal of food to store in your outdoor fridge and other above-the-cut kitchen appliances to prepare all your meals, you&rsquo;ll be on your way to earning the award of Most Valuable Party Thrower. It&rsquo;s a major award.
<h2>1.&nbsp;Built-in Grill</h2>
Creating an entertaining space begins with outdoor kitchen appliances, and the best way to turn up the heat is with a built-in grill. A grill is the centerpiece of your outdoor cooking space that will ramp up your party-throwing reputation. Leave your guests in awe and transform your backyard patio into an open-air dream kitchen.&nbsp;
During the summer, you&rsquo;re bound to do the majority of your cooking on a grill. From burgers and dogs to steaks and chops, you need a reliable grill to ensure an even cook and perfect char. It makes it easy to cook large portions at once without making a mess of your indoor cooking space. If you&rsquo;re a true grill master, your built-in grill can turn into your everyday cooking appliance with upgraded features and accessories that make it easy to prepare any kind of food. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner--meal time just tastes better on the grill.&nbsp;
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<h2>2.&nbsp;Outdoor Pizza Oven</h2>
Who needs take-and-bake when you have your own pizza oven? Backyard pizza parties are one of the most exciting summer gatherings where friends and family meet to assemble and bake their very own pies. If you have a pizza oven as part of your outdoor kitchen appliances, your summer cookouts will quickly turn into a summer destination.&nbsp;
It&rsquo;s time for traditional barbecue to take a back seat because fresh-baked pizza has arrived at the party. Pizza ovens are easy to install and don&rsquo;t cost an unreasonable amount of dough. Get it? It&rsquo;s a great way to make your own pie and get the entire family involved in the cooking process.&nbsp;
And when you&rsquo;re finally tired of all the pepperoni, you can use the oven to bake bread, roast potatoes, cook meats, and even prepare delicious summertime desserts like chocolate chip cookies, baked s&rsquo;mores, and giant cinnamon rolls. 
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<h2>3.&nbsp;Outdoor Fridge</h2>
Just like the built-in grill, an outdoor fridge is one of the pillars of a strong outdoor kitchen. The best outdoor fridge has the power to transform a run-of-the-mill cooking space to a gallery worthy of a magazine cover. If you&rsquo;re not as flashy, it doesn&rsquo;t hurt to have a place to store icy drinks on hot summer days, either. You probably aren&rsquo;t looking for a full-sized fridge for your outdoor cooking space, but smaller bar fridges and wine fridges are more compact versions that are just as durable and do a great job keeping the party outdoors--meaning fewer footprints in the house.&nbsp;
They aren&rsquo;t just for drinks, you can still keep perishable goods chilled before you&rsquo;re ready to throw your food on the grill instead of making multiple trips back into the house or constantly keeping the cooler filled with ice. It&rsquo;s a convenience to grab a cool beverage or food item while you&rsquo;re outside, making this a must-have in your list of outdoor kitchen appliances.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<h2>4.&nbsp;Meat Smoker</h2>
It&rsquo;s about time to break out the big guns--you&rsquo;re smoking gun that is. If you&rsquo;re looking for a real crowd pleaser this summer, then you better jump on the meat-smoking bandwagon. These multi-purpose smokers simultaneously cook, brown, and flavor low and slow, the way meat should be cooked. It&rsquo;s a way to transform the toughest cuts of meat into a flavorful culinary masterpiece.&nbsp;
Tri-tip, brisket, pulled pork, sausage, ribs, smoked chicken, there is no limit to what you can prepare in your meat smoker. If you&rsquo;re a lover of barbecue, you&rsquo;ll be amazed by some of the mouth-watering creations you can prepare in your outdoor kitchen appliance.
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<h2>5.&nbsp;Warming Drawer</h2>
If you typically entertain a lot of people during your summer celebrations, a warming drawer would certainly make life easier. You can keep already-cooked foods warm as you continue to prepare the rest of the meal. It&rsquo;s a simple but useful touch to your outdoor cooking space that will enhance your ability to entertain. With all the pesky summertime bugs that are always trying to land on your food, it&rsquo;s another great option to protect food until it&rsquo;s ready to serve.&nbsp;
And if you can&rsquo;t protect all your food from the sun or you&rsquo;re trying to clean up in between courses, a built-in trash compactor allows you to focus on your party without leftover food scraps and garbage taking over and stinking up your kitchen. Adjoining recycling bins keep those soda cans neatly tucked away until the party is over. If you have a backyard full of flawless outdoor kitchen appliances, the last thing you want is clutter getting in the way.&nbsp;
We hope these outdoor kitchen appliances have inspired you to get outdoors and entertain like a culinary pro. If you&rsquo;re looking to upgrade your outdoor appliances for summer, check out our online catalog to shop our entire collection. Give us a call today--we&rsquo;re happy to assist in any way we can.

If you’re grilling up a rack of ribs, grabbing a cold soda from the fridge, or boiling a pot of corn, outdoor kitchen appliances can make a big difference in your entertaining space. Relax and enjoy the great outdoors from the convenience of your own backyard. 

Outdoor Kitchen Appliances to Consider for Summer

In honor of Cut Your Energy Costs Day on January 10, take heed of these tips to conserve electricity in your winter appliance usage.

Shave a few bucks off your electricity bill by investing in efficient, Energy Star-certified appliances. A chief benefit of taking this leap is protecting the planet, so we wouldn&rsquo;t wait too long! In the meantime, here are some tips everyone can adopt to save appliance energy in our day-to-day use.
<h2 dir="ltr">1. Refrigerator</h2>
Sometimes, we gotta spend a little to save a lot. This is the case when it comes to curbing energy use for most refrigerators. Since it comes down to limiting the number of times you open your fridge and freezer doors to preserve the interior temperature, we&rsquo;d suggest investing in a glass-door model so that you can easily check if you need to add eggs to your shopping list.
If you&rsquo;re feeling particularly generous toward the heart of your home, you might opt for a smart fridge that comes with an interior camera from which you can have a live look at your refrigerator from your smartphone while you&rsquo;re at the grocery store!
<h2>2. Oven Range</h2>
Instead of putting last night&rsquo;s lasagna back in the oven or that leftover gumbo over the stove, we&rsquo;d advise you to use a toaster oven or a microwave to heat up your meals. After all, these countertop appliances use less energy than conventional electric and gas ranges.
And if you&rsquo;re an impatient baker, we&rsquo;d like to remind you to keep the oven door closed as you&rsquo;re waiting for your brownies to be done. The internal temperature can drop by as many as 25 degrees each time you open the door, so just use the oven light to get a good look at your dessert! And if you&rsquo;re whipping up something delicious on your cooktop, put a lid on it and try to keep it on as much as possible.
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<h2 dir="ltr">3.&nbsp;Dishwasher</h2>
Don&rsquo;t dish it out if you can&rsquo;t take it, so be sure to only leave the job to your dishwasher if you&rsquo;ve got a full load of dinnerware to clean. Keeping with the theme of saving water, we&rsquo;d also avoid using the rinse hold setting on your dishwasher, as this feature uses up to 7 times more gallons of hot water per use!&nbsp;
Plus, did you know that air drying your washed dishes on a rack instead of running them through your dishwasher&rsquo;s drying cycle can cut your appliance&rsquo;s energy use by 15&ndash;50 percent?
<h2>4.&nbsp;Washer</h2>
As is the case with dishwashers, wash only full loads of laundry to use up less water. In addition, we recommend washing clothes in cold water year-round, which could end up saving you around 60 dollars annually. While it is said that some laundry detergents work best in warm water, most of today&rsquo;s detergents work just as well in cooler water.&nbsp;
As an added bonus: washing your winter knits in cold water is likely to cause less fraying, meaning you can enjoy your favorite sweater longer!
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<h2>5.&nbsp;Dryer</h2>
We promise you these energy-saving tips won&rsquo;t leave you high and dry. To prevent snags and pilling in your flannel sheets, clean your dryer&rsquo;s lint filter regularly to keep your appliance running efficiently. The same goes for the tubing! Run the long nozzle of your vacuum cleaner down it to clean out pesky particles that snuck their way past the lint filter.
And of course, air dry whenever possible! While the winter chill and sporadic showers make hanging your laundry outside a hard sell, there are drying racks or vinyl-top tables you can use to sprawl out your damp laundry.

Lastly, remember to use your home energy monitor to help you understand which appliances are using the most electricity, and don&rsquo;t forget to swing by our store to check out our wide array of energy-efficient appliances! Would you like more energy-saving tips? We&rsquo;ve got you covered there, too.

How to Save Energy in Your Winter Appliance Use

Love your morning cold brew? Learn how a GE fridge can help take your coffee up a notch!

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There&rsquo;s nothing better at putting pep in your step on a dreary Monday morning than a hot cup of joe &ndash; except maybe a chilly glass of cold brew coffee!
Cold brew has been taking the world of coffee by storm recently, and for good reason. Cold brew isn&rsquo;t just iced coffee (which is made by mixing double strength hot coffee with ice): it involves a nearly 24-hour-long process of using cold water to slowly extract all that caffeinated deliciousness from your coffee beans. It can take up to 24 hours to make a perfect batch of cold brew, but when you&rsquo;ve got the recipe just right, the smooth and refreshing flavor of your morning coffee will be well worth the wait!
When it comes to achieving that perfect cold-brewed cuppa joe, one of the most important tools to have at your disposal is a good fridge. Brewing your coffee in the right fridge can make a big difference in the texture, taste, and overall quality of your coffee. That&rsquo;s where GE comes in. If you&rsquo;re interested in entering the world of cold brew, you&rsquo;ll definitely want to keep your eye on a GE fridge. With top-of-the-line features and functions, your GE fridge is the best tool you could have to make that perfect batch!
Convenient Storage
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GE fridges go all out on storage. Adjustable shelves and deep door racks give you plenty of space to put a French press, coffee carafe, or any special brewing system you might be using for your cold brews. Most other fridges have limited shelf space, forcing you to partially push down your French press plunger or tip the container on its side. This kind of uneven brewing won&rsquo;t do your coffee any favors. But with GE, you&rsquo;ll always have plenty of space to store your cold brew, no matter how big the batch is!
GE also offers fridges with door-in-door storage. That means a panel at the front of the fridge opens independent of the rest of the fridge for easy access to snacks and drinks. So, when you&rsquo;re rolling out of bed before work and all you can think is &ldquo;CAFFEIIIIIINE,&rdquo; you can open up the front of your fridge and have your delicious cold brew right there waiting for you! No stress, no hassle, no more cracked eggs and spilled OJ on the floor when you&rsquo;re digging around for your coffee fix in the early hours of the morning.
Flavor Leakage Prevention
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The biggest challenge of properly storing your cold brew is flavor leakage. Cold brewed coffee has a more complex, delicate flavor than traditional heat-brewed coffee, and that taste can easily be ruined by lingering flavors and odors. Flavors like that old salmon filet or those leftover burritos you&rsquo;ve been keeping in your freezer for emergencies. Yuck. But with GE&rsquo;s TwinChill evaporators, which cycle fridge and freezer air separately, your cold brew won&rsquo;t have any unwanted flavor contamination.
Safer Brewing
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Although you don&rsquo;t technically need a refrigerator to brew cold brew coffee, using your GE fridge can make the process much simpler and safer. Lots of people make their &ldquo;cold&rdquo; brews at room temperature, simply leaving the coffee to steep on the counter all day. However, this opens up the possibility of contamination and spoiling, especially if your home tends to be on the warm side.
Plus, leaving your coffee out in the open makes it much easier for kids, pets, or even a groggy, sleep-deprived morning-you to knock it right onto the floor, putting all that precious coffee to waste. It&rsquo;s just not worth the risk. Keep that delicious drink safe in your GE fridge instead!
Temperature Control
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When you open and close your refrigerator throughout the day, the warm air it lets in can change the temperature of the whole fridge. Temperature changes during the cold brewing process can result in an unpredictable batch of coffee &ndash; even if you&rsquo;ve made cold brew a hundred times, one change in temperature can totally throw off those flavors you know and love!
GE&rsquo;s Turbo Cool option is perfect for maintaining an even temperature through the whole dilution process. It keeps the fridge temperature stable no matter how many times you open and close the fridge doors, so daily life doesn&rsquo;t get in the way of an incredible cup of coffee.
When it comes to sleepy mornings, GE and Clark's Appliances have your back every time. Don&rsquo;t trust your cold brewed coffee out on the counter or in a fridge that won&rsquo;t keep it chilled to perfection! The perfect cold brew is made in a GE every time. For questions about GE&rsquo;s amazing features or how you can improve any food with a GE fridge, come down to our store and talk to one of our expert associates.

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Love your morning cold brew? Learn how a GE fridge can help take your coffee up a notch!

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