When my husband and I moved from our rental duplex into our first house a couple of years ago, we were appalled at the food items we had accumulated during just two years of marriage. Embarrassed, we tossed too many expired cans and boxes of convenience dinners, taco kits, rice mixes and canned veggies.
Now that we’ve been in that new home two years, there’s no telling what’s in the back of the pantry. I vow never to be as bad as one unnamed relative, who is famous for hoarding outdated food and unknowingly offering it to her guests. (You know it’s not a good thing when young visitors say, "I never knew Pepsi cans used to look like that," especially when that can is in your fridge and not part of a collection … )
What’s the oldest item you’ve found in your pantry, kitchen cupboard or spice rack? (If you need help when deciding what to keep and what to toss, use this handy guide, which appeared last week in WichiTalk.)
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Posted by Lori O’Toole Buselt