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.
Ginger Ale is a soda known by many for upset tummies, a mixer in alcoholic drinks, and just as a refreshing drink. Sometimes we buy too ginger ale much when it is on a good deal, and it goes past the expiration date before we can drink it. Is it still good to drink ginger…
Altoids are a truly funny breath mint because people are almost obsessed with them, or they can’t stand them. Most of that comes down to the “curiously strong” peppermint flavor that Altoids are famous for delivering. I have one friend that describes Altoids as the ultimate sinus cleanser and another one that thinks they burn…
Nesquik is a very popular pantry staple that comes in 3 different forms. You can buy Nesquik powder, syrup, and premixed milk. Nesquik powder and syrup can often be seen in a pantry for years, so it makes me wonder about if it goes bad. We researched everything we could to determine how long Nesquik…
Slim Jims are a handy easy to eat snack that packs in the protein and the flavor! We love to take Slim Jims on day adventures, road trips, camping trips, and for packing lunches. Occasionally we find a great deal on a large container of Slim Jims, and we will eat a ton of them….
Pizza Rolls are a great late-night snack or a fun kid’s treat. Occasionally pizza rolls go on sale for a really good deal, and it’s hard not to stock up! There are some nights when I cook something super spicy that I know the kids won’t like, so we will bake some pizza rolls for…
Most people recognize Crispy Fried Onions as a topping on Green Bean Casserole at Thanksgiving. Don’t count these tasty crunchy onions as a Holiday Only food. Crispy Fried Onions can be sprinkled on top of cheeseburgers, salads, chicken dishes, soups, and potatoes. Unfortunately, many people end up throwing these onions out because they hit their…
Whether you’re a mom running all around town for your kids or trying to hit an impending deadline at work, sometimes you need a caffeine boost. 5 hour energy drinks have been around for a long time and boast a sugar free caffeine shot to wake you up! 5 hour energy drinks come in handy…
Even though veggie straws are touted as a healthy alternative to potato chips and tortilla chips, they are not as fragile as vegetables. There is even some debate as to whether there are any vegetables in veggie straws. Whether they are healthy or a vegetable replacement, veggie straws are a great handy snack for kids…
It’s a busy night full of sports practices and other after school activities and dinner needs to be made quickly. It will be the perfect night to make a pasta dish for dinner and garlic bread adds that extra flavorful crunch on the side. As you grab the frozen garlic bread from the freezer, you…
Breadcrumbs are a pretty normal pantry staple in most homes that cook a lot. We use them in meatloaf, breaded porkchops, and even in our homemade hamburgers. (I swear they help keep burgers from falling apart while cooking!) Breadcrumbs are relatively cheap to buy in bags or canisters and sometimes they go on sale too,…