tom_kat
way upstate new york/lake george area
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most dollor store has spices in large plastic containers ,got some the other day .
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Leo Benson
CT
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just taste them before using. I thought, too, "jut add more" if you've had them a while. But some actually change flavor. Cumin turns just plain nasty..... and it was about 4 years old.
As for the dollar store, I would not buy consumables there after reading about the different things that come as rejects from other countries that have questionable food standards.
I wonder if those spices you use only a couple of times a year could be "food-savered" to last longer?
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Uneasy rider
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yeah but my wife says she loves me anyway !!
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essie
Massachusetts
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My spices are not old. Those that I don't use much of I just buy a little at the bulk grocer. Those that I use a lot of I buy a lot of and replace it often.
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Cruzette
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I have to agree with the majority here. Spices are way too expensive to through out, but I think after 15 years, it's time to replace them. I will buy those new spices as I need them.
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Nascarcruzin
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I never throw them out.
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MCrankyPants
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I know everybody doesn't have this option...but buying small amounts from an Herb and Spice shop is the way to go, imho.
There used to be one in Charlotte NC called "Three Feathers"...man I loved that place
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tvme
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Most of mine are "fairly" fresh- less than 5 years. LOL!
Unless it is something I use a lot of, I get the small containers from "Durkee" when available. K-Mart has them and prices are... well, less than most places.
I also use the "dollar store" spices. Yes, they're mainly imported. Yes, foreign standards are lower. But darn near everthing is imported these days. I don't know which state owned factory farms are good and which are not. If I'm going to get imported******anyway, I prefer to pay as little as possible for it.
Heck, I have to search for good old US of A grown garlic!- and read the labels very carefully. I've started noticing some labels now only give the country where the product was "packaged".
I can't get to the McCormick site- I don't allow "bad" cookies. Buuuut, Durkee's website is:
Durkee
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Opie431
Bellevue, MI
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If I feel mine are getting too old I just add more.
And altho this is about sewing machines it relates to spices. I took my sewing machine in because it was making noises. I mentioned that old machines used to require oiling in more places. The repairman said that if they are not oiled in the same old places they have to be replaced more often.
I think the spice companies want us to replace spices more often. I will not be replacing mine when they advise but if I think they are no longer useful.
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fchammer1
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This might help:
You may find yourself in a emergency situation where you are out of a specified herb for a recipe. First thing, write it down on your shopping list to obtain it the next time you go out, or you just don't care for that specific flavor herb in this recipe. This chart will help you choose substitutions or alternatives that should work with your recipe.
Please remember, whenever substituting, you must realize that the flavor will not be as originally intended in the recipe. It is proper to begin your substitution with HALF the specified recipe amount and then adjust to your own personal tastes. You can always add to the recipe, BUT you cannot take away from it, once it has been added. You should always feel free to adjust and add to any recipe to suit yourself and your family.
As a general rule for most herbs, one teaspoon of dried herb can be substituted for one Tablespoon of chopped fresh herb. This is only a general guide. Take your own tastes into consideration when selecting your own herbs and spices. Write it down before you forget or get side-tracked. You just might create a whole new family favorite recipe...!
Spice Mill® Herb Substitutions
Basil Oregano; thyme
Chervil Tarragon; parsley
Chives Green onion tops; leek; onion
Cilantro Parsley
Dill None
Italian Seasoning Blend mixture of any of these: basil, oregano, rosemary, and ground red pepper
Marjoram Basil; savory; thyme
Mint Basil; marjoram; rosemary
Onion Chives; green onion tops; leek; shallot
Oregano Basil; thyme
Parsley Chervil; cilantro
Poultry Seasoning Sage plus a mixture of any of these: marjoram, rosemary, savory, thyme, and black pepper
Red Pepper Dash bottled hot pepper sauce or black pepper
Rosemary Savory; tarragon; thyme;
Sage Poultry seasoning; savory; marjoram; rosemary
Savory Marjoram; sage; thyme
Tarragon Chervil; dash aniseed; dash fennel seed
Thyme Basil; marjoram; oregano; savory
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