nostr:npub1ddjt2amzjkyxnllayk02e8qezn7cx7xeyyvafcty2vp60hntpfcsrkaqj9 Because some of them are 3-4 months old.  We coat them with mineral oil, so they last a long time (see the dozen labeled 'NOT OILED' - so we can pickle them).  But as we approach 6-month mark, mineral oil + refrigeration provide insurance.  Also, the fridge is a great place to store them out of harm's way (it is a basement fridge).