Another good thing about our climate
When your refrigerator is packed, you can put beverages outdoors to chill.
You might be surprised how often that comes up. At least for those who do a lot of home entertaining at this time of year.
Of course, if it's really cold, you have to monitor the situation pretty carefully. Or you might find yourself having to reassure your guests.
"Relax. Those aren't gun shots. I just forget about that case of beer bottles in the backyard and apparently they are frozen and blowing their tops."
