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Ina Garten's Citrus Storage Method Makes Them A Whole Lot Juicer By Alexandra Fay Aug. 13, 2025 2:20 pm EST

Ina Garten, the queen of cozy dinner parties and effortless elegance, knows that a good kitchen isn't just organized, it works smarter. In a spring cleaning post on Instagram , the Barefoot Contessa shared her pantry refresh tips, including one low-effort citrus trick that's as functional as it is photogenic: keeping her lemons and limes on the counter instead of in the fridge.

Not only do they add a pop of color and brighten up the space, but there's a real reason behind it; citrus stored at room temperature yields way more juice. It's basic science. When the fruit is cold, it firms up, thus making it harder to extract the liquid in

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