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Storing food outside over Christmas

7 replies

Slimcognito · 23/12/2009 10:12

Not enough space in the fridge - if I left veggies/fruit/salad and wine and beers etc (no meat or anything) in cardboard boxes in the outhouse/shed, would they freeze overnight or would they be OK?

I know MIL leaves stuff in the boot of her car over Christmas but I was never sure if that was just one of her endearing idiosyncrasies.

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nannyl · 23/12/2009 10:14

in this weather im sure it will be fine.

if weather is going to be minus lots it might be slightly warmer (but still less a 5c fridge) in the car boot!

purpleturtle · 23/12/2009 10:14

I think they'd probably be okay. Although it is so cold, there might be a freezing risk.

I've got 2 boxes of fruit and veg in the conservatory. It's about the same temperature as the fridge!

HarrogateMum · 23/12/2009 13:57

I leave stuff out in my garage - yesterday gave DH a beer that hadnt been in the fridge, just sat in the garage and he said "jesus thats cold" - so I reckon current temperatures are perfect for leaving stuff outside!

LadyOfTheFlowers · 23/12/2009 14:00

BIL lines beer bottles/cans, wine, pop up alongside the back door over Christmas.

purepurple · 23/12/2009 14:04

DH has some beer in the garage. It is nice and cold.
I doubt they would freeze unless it goes down to about -18 overnight, and stays that cold.

Claire2301 · 23/12/2009 14:04

Same as LOTF we put all the bottles outside next to the back door for easy access. Fruit and veg goes in shed.

jay11 · 23/12/2009 14:05

We usually put beers, white wine outside next to the back door. One year we had to put the Turkey outside as our fridge was full - stuck it in a plastic box with a few bricks on the top to stop foxes and it was fine.

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