Learn about common pantry items and when it’s safe to enjoy them past their expiration dates. Make informed choices to reduce waste and save money in your kitchen.
Wheat Thins are another of my favorite foods from my childhood. When I was growing up, my parents rarely if ever bought potato chips and junk food, so eating Wheat Thins for a snack was a big deal. We ate Wheat Thins crackers plain or we topped them with sliced cheese, peanut butter, chicken salad,…
Frosted Mini Wheats are one of my favorite cereals. I even like to eat it without milk as a snack! This is one of the cereals of my childhood and I still love it 40 years later. Since I eat Frosted Mini Wheats fairly often, I do tend to stock up when I see it…
My mom has been a huge Diet Coke fan for as long as I can remember. She also tends to stock up on Diet Coke when it is on a really good sale. The only issue when your bulk buying Diet Coke is that it actually expires quicker than other sodas! Let’s take a deep…
Pirate Booty is a flavorful snack similar to popcorn that comes in yummy cheese flavors. You can also pick up other brands of Puffed Corn made by Chester’s, Clancy’s, and even Great Value. Both of my kids as toddlers, loved puffed corn as a snack and as they grow older, they still usually love it!…
Cornbread is a common side dish to serve along with chili or soups. We also love to use it for cornbread stuffing. Making cornbread from scratch can be a pain sometimes, and it is so much easier to use a pre-measured mix. Personally, I love Jiff Corn Muffin mixes not only for the ease but…
Microwave popcorn is one of my favorite cheap snacks to have on hand in the pantry. I usually can find great deals on it throughout the year, so I usually stock up when I find a great deal. Even though I try to keep our pantry organized with the oldest stuff in front, occasionally I…
Chewing gum is one of the most popular treats or candy for a lot of people. Some use it to curb their appetite while dieting, to help stop smoking, freshen their breath after eating, or just to calm nerves. Gum can be found in small packages and large packages, and it is very tempting to…
Boxes of Hamburger Helpers are a back of the pantry staple for our house. This is something we use for nights that I have lost inspiration and just want to throw something together in one pot. While I love the ease of Hamburger Helper, I am not always a fan of the flavor so sometimes…
Sometimes during the year, Coca-Cola products go on sale for a really good deal, and I like to stock up on our favorites like the Classic Coke. One thing to keep in mind though is the expiration date. The USDA says that sodas are typically still good to drink for up to 9 months after…
As with most soft drinks, we all have that one that we love to drink the most. Dr. Pepper is one of those sodas that people love or can’t stand. In fact, for a while their slogan was “There’s nothing like a Dr Pepper” to explain their unique taste. As with any much-used item in…