When do the things in the cupboard go bad?

whats sad is this crap was even written, does anybody know anything anymore or are we being led into a trough for slaughter? I remember they shifted flour in our house, knew by smell and color when things went bad, never trusted a Manuf. experation date. Annnnnd always checked tightness on jars and paint cans because some buttwipe has opened one up tasted a little and closed it back up.
Better yet how about an article on HOW NOT TO BRING YOUR PETS TO A SUPERMARKET?
Orrr we could discuss why your widdle poochie woochie, needs to stay home when mommykins goes to the mall. Holy Crapoly whats next??

Okay - now that is weird. I JUST opened a bag of sugar last night (that has been in my cabinet at least 6 months) and was wondering how long that stuff lasts. Then, naturally, I began to wonder how long a lot of stuff in my kitchen lasts. Then, lo and behold, someone read my mind and wrote an article about it. So thank you to the author.

Now, tell us more about ketchup, peanut butter, jelly, mustard, and all the other items found in most pantries/refrigerators. GREAT article! Thanks!

And by the way, to all the smarta**es on this board, nobody told you that you HAD to read this article anyway. I am sure many people found this information useful.

I've noticed many of you mention "bugs" invading the food stored in your cupboard. Place a bay leaf in the containers of dry foods, i.e., pancake mix, Bisquick, etc. and you will not be invaded by bugs. The food does not pick up the flavor of the bay leaf and will keep the little critters away.

Oh come on! I've had baking powder in a sealable tin box for 10 yrs+ and it works just fine. Just make sure its airtight.

None of this stuff surprises me at all.

One way to keep your brown sugar soft is to put a piece of bread in the bag with the sugar. It works!

These are "tips" that used to be taught by our mothers and were last taught in elementary school home ec. Too bad mothers don't cook at home, kids are out and about at meals times and home ec is no longer taught----too expensive--- and no one cooks at home much ---even with economy as it is.
Sad

If your brown sugar becomes hard, place in an airtight container with a slice of white bread. It will return to it's normal granual state in a day or two. Toss the bread!

What about canned goods?

And just how did we soften brown sugar before microwaves? The same way I always have. You place half a slice of bread (white or whole wheat) in the bag with the sugar. Close tightly and there you go, soft brown sugar in a day or so. Of course, if you need the sugar immediately, than microwave. Oh, and keep the bread in with the sugar and it won't go hard again. Change bread when IT gets hard.

Really??? Only 3 items listed. The picture for the article shows eggs; what about their shelf life? Thanks for wasting everyone's time.

People who know all this already shouldn't be putting down those who appreciate the information.

Thanks for the great info! I'll be posting this on my blog, takebackthekitchen.com

Did someone actually get paid writing this?

And you can test your baking powder and soda to see if they are still usable. Baking soda should react to vinegar and fizz up and baking powder should react to water the same way.

I have chicken Rice Roni dated 2007 and was wondering if it was still good to use?

Use your soured milk to make the best pound cake ever.

"As I've heard from various sugar experts, white sugar, if stored in a cool dry place, has an unlimited self life."

Doesn't say much about me I eat sugar like it's water lol.

I drive the people at the grocery crazy. I am always moving things around, looking at the dates on things. I go digging for the newest stuff in the back...and always look at the date. It's my money, I want it to last.

tell the lady with the 20 year old brown sugar to put a piece of apple in with it and maybe it will soften up.