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How would one know if their buttermilk has gone bad?
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richard-in-cincy
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I disregard the dates on the packages generally...
too many lawyers involved.
If it passes the sniff test, then the taste test, and I'm going to heat it past the germ point, it's OK.
I have an English friend who pulled out his 1992 Stilton to plug olives for martinis. Yeah it was old, yellow, and shriveled. But he marveled in its wondrousness. I have to say, I've "only" kept Stilton 2 months past the date (and it was delicious), it opened my eyes.
I regard "sell by dates" with a grain of salt.
too many lawyers involved.
If it passes the sniff test, then the taste test, and I'm going to heat it past the germ point, it's OK.
I have an English friend who pulled out his 1992 Stilton to plug olives for martinis. Yeah it was old, yellow, and shriveled. But he marveled in its wondrousness. I have to say, I've "only" kept Stilton 2 months past the date (and it was delicious), it opened my eyes.
I regard "sell by dates" with a grain of salt.
Moi aussi. I think the general public just doesn't think about what suggestions mean. I was SO
upset when I learned that all the truly wonderful and special foods that I had brought back from France, and I mean lots of items, very expensive, were thrown out by the new home owner if the date was one day past.
Oh groan. I should have given them to friends.
Never move in the winter if there is a danger of frost. The movers won't take anything liquid if it has to cross the CDN or US prairies. Funny though, there were 2 men packing up my house and I kept saying to them, "throw out those spices, they're not worth it", while these 2 dudes were retorting..."Are you kidding? Do you know how much spices cost? They're going in."
I just opened a tub of yogurt that was 2 months over. Big deal. It was fine and just what I needed for my muffins.
It's kinda sad to see how so many just can't think for themselves.
upset when I learned that all the truly wonderful and special foods that I had brought back from France, and I mean lots of items, very expensive, were thrown out by the new home owner if the date was one day past.
Oh groan. I should have given them to friends.
Never move in the winter if there is a danger of frost. The movers won't take anything liquid if it has to cross the CDN or US prairies. Funny though, there were 2 men packing up my house and I kept saying to them, "throw out those spices, they're not worth it", while these 2 dudes were retorting..."Are you kidding? Do you know how much spices cost? They're going in."
I just opened a tub of yogurt that was 2 months over. Big deal. It was fine and just what I needed for my muffins.
It's kinda sad to see how so many just can't think for themselves.
richard-in-cincy
Well-known member
Oh, I am so there...
The fabulous duck pate that I purchased in the food courts of Galeries Lafayette. I will never forget the wonderful model coming at me with a tray of pate.."have you ever tasted such wondrousness? It is "healthful" and good for you!"
And I said "oh yes!" as I ate the samples and bought the product (there is no problem taking this to the US!). Then arriving home into the US where you have to declare "agricultural" products. Yes, I have sinned, I bought a tin of duck liver pate in Paris." This LINE!!!!! It's a of frigging pate, canned, exterminated, and???
They turn it over in their gloves...oh so suspecting...they turn it over again, they look at you (I am not guilty!!!), they turn it over again, and then they say "it's processed. Next!"
Returning to the US from abroad reminds me of what Nazi Germany must have been like.
The fabulous duck pate that I purchased in the food courts of Galeries Lafayette. I will never forget the wonderful model coming at me with a tray of pate.."have you ever tasted such wondrousness? It is "healthful" and good for you!"
And I said "oh yes!" as I ate the samples and bought the product (there is no problem taking this to the US!). Then arriving home into the US where you have to declare "agricultural" products. Yes, I have sinned, I bought a tin of duck liver pate in Paris." This LINE!!!!! It's a of frigging pate, canned, exterminated, and???
They turn it over in their gloves...oh so suspecting...they turn it over again, they look at you (I am not guilty!!!), they turn it over again, and then they say "it's processed. Next!"
Returning to the US from abroad reminds me of what Nazi Germany must have been like.
So that brings up an interesting question...interesting to me that is. I am a sucker for foie gras
as well. Healthful it isn't and sinful it is. And I am an animal loving person so I disgust myself. Riddled with all this guilt, I have returned with the key-opening variety and have been told that if the can opens with a key, it is not sufficiently processed to cross into our sterile country.
Of course a little wink-wink and I can get it across but am so perplexed by this stipulation and don't buy that can again.
as well. Healthful it isn't and sinful it is. And I am an animal loving person so I disgust myself. Riddled with all this guilt, I have returned with the key-opening variety and have been told that if the can opens with a key, it is not sufficiently processed to cross into our sterile country.
Of course a little wink-wink and I can get it across but am so perplexed by this stipulation and don't buy that can again.