Reduce Food Waste

Have you ever found an expired jar of dijon mustard in your pantry and wondered if it’s still safe to eat? We’ve all been there. The good news is that dijon mustard usually lasts a long time, but it’s important to know when it’s time to toss it out. While the expiration date on the…

Have you ever found an old box of Jell-O instant pudding mix in your pantry and wondered if it’s still safe to eat? As someone who loves to bake, I’ve definitely been in this situation before. The good news is that Jell-O instant pudding mix does not really expire in the traditional sense. However, there…

As someone who loves to experiment with different salad dressings, I often find myself with expired bottles of different dressings in my fridge. I used to be unsure whether it was safe to consume expired Italian dressing, but after doing some research, I’ve learned that it’s not as straightforward as a yes or no answer….

As someone who enjoys snacking on dried fruit, I often find myself wondering if it’s safe to eat expired dried cranberries. After all, it’s easy to forget about a bag of dried cranberries tucked away in the back of the pantry. But before I toss them in the trash, I wanted to do some research…

Have you ever found a box of Rice Krispies in your pantry that has been sitting there for months or even years past its expiration date? You might be wondering if it’s still safe to eat or if you should just toss it out. As someone who has dealt with this dilemma before, I did…

Have you ever found a box of animal crackers in the back of your pantry, only to realize they expired months ago? You might be wondering if it’s still safe to eat them. As someone who has experienced this dilemma myself, I did some research to find out if it’s okay to consume expired animal…

Have you ever found a bag of expired bagel chips in your pantry and wondered if they were still safe to eat? As someone who loves snacking on chips and crackers, I’ve definitely been in this situation before. It’s important to know that expiration dates on food packaging refer to quality, not safety. So, just…

Have you ever found an old box of Russell Stover chocolates in the back of your pantry and wondered if they were still safe to eat? It’s not uncommon to come across expired food in our homes, and while some items should be thrown out without question, others may still be okay to consume. But…

Frosted Flakes are part corn flakes and part sugary frosting on top. You may remember their mascot Tony the Tiger and him always saying “They are Grrrrrreat!”For today’s experiment, I was given a mini box of Frosted Flakes from my mother-in-law that says she has had it for a couple years. She explained she bought…

Jelly Beans are one of my favorite parts of an easter basket! Move over Peeps and Chocolate Bunnies, I want the jelly beans just not the black or white ones. My husband and I used to have a bad habit of buying up tons of clearance candy after holidays. This is fine if it gets…