tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post2235121155603690638..comments2024-01-01T07:01:27.625-08:00Comments on Foodtrainers: How long will it last?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-86500486624399937242014-12-13T12:04:36.931-08:002014-12-13T12:04:36.931-08:00With a half dozen jars of Rao's Homemade Marin...With a half dozen jars of Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce on our shelves we decided to call Rao's (1-800-HOMEMADE) to decipher the date code. Here is the answer I received:<br /><br />There are two series, and the numbers represent the date of manufacture. I was told that the product is good for 3 years beyond the date of manufacture:<br /><br />1. Series like 14081: means 2014, the 81st day of the year.<br /><br />2. Series like ROA 1 14/T246: means 2014, the 246th day of the year.<br /><br />Hope that saves people time and prevents waste.<br /><br />Good luck.Ellis Mirskynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-72054263124907520282012-02-12T12:35:08.145-08:002012-02-12T12:35:08.145-08:00Even as a Dietitian I am constantly googling how l...Even as a Dietitian I am constantly googling how long things last. lol. I just hate wasting food! I think I hold on to things a little more than recommended, but not excessively. :)Melanie Flinnhttp://www.nutritiouseats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-7140932113904205412012-02-10T06:21:51.631-08:002012-02-10T06:21:51.631-08:00Interesting! I hold on to food a bit too long. W...Interesting! I hold on to food a bit too long. Whoops!Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beershttp://www.lovesweatbeers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-38208815578027888112012-02-10T05:28:44.803-08:002012-02-10T05:28:44.803-08:00Ahhhh, I get it. I didn't used to make my own...Ahhhh, I get it. I didn't used to make my own (like the WF one, and my local store has a good organic one) but I have been doing a chicken in my Dutch oven and after I pull it out I put water in the pot, throw the bones back in and cook it down for a couple hours. I put it in the fridge before I go to bed and then in the morning I put it into freezer bags in 3 or 4 cup servings (though I like the cube idea). It makes a great, flavorful broth with all be flavors, and bits from browning. And it really doesn't take very long. Of course, the other night I forgot to put it in the fridge. When I was dumping it down the drain (after I read this) I was thinking "wow, that is a bacteria cesspool".Karin Gould, RDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-13580794616324652152012-02-10T03:48:19.603-08:002012-02-10T03:48:19.603-08:00Thanks for commenting Karin, I meant from a guilt ...Thanks for commenting Karin, I meant from a guilt perspective I am happy I'm not the only one getting boxed broth (versus homemade). Making your own is best but it's not something I do. Yes, leftovers get lost in our fridge too.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-56360807648969482232012-02-09T17:25:25.055-08:002012-02-09T17:25:25.055-08:00We eat a lot of leftovers but we are also home a l...We eat a lot of leftovers but we are also home a lot for lunch. Most things are eaten or thrown out within 3-4 days (or left in the back until I think to toss it). Some things I might go more than 4 days - soups might go up to a week. Anything with an expiry date will get tossed once it is up. My inlaws though will eat anything as long as it is not moldy (definitely a waste not want not mentality). My fil is a little obsessed with eating things out of the fridge and not throwing anything out. We know to check any label of something bottled before we eat it. Last time we were there not one dressing was current - good thing oil & vinegar is better for you anyway! It drives me nuts.<br /><br />I like the tip about freezing broth in ice cube trays. In the comments though I am curious about what you meant by "happy people not making their own stock"?<br /><br />Must go clean out, garbage day tomorrow...Karin Gould, RDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-42120632088365557362012-02-09T06:21:44.003-08:002012-02-09T06:21:44.003-08:00Great tip for freezing the broth....I also use a s...Great tip for freezing the broth....I also use a small amount at a time. I do the smell test first but I always use it past the expiration date. Yikes!Danielle Omarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16482023570863502668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-14748294374288366472012-02-09T04:06:21.733-08:002012-02-09T04:06:21.733-08:00So glad, something that's not talked about tha...So glad, something that's not talked about that much but we all need to know, right?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-35512095936072409632012-02-08T19:25:12.491-08:002012-02-08T19:25:12.491-08:00I agree this is such great information!I agree this is such great information!Alicia@ eco friendly homemakinghttp://ecofriendlyhomemaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-61905913095607770622012-02-08T16:08:50.870-08:002012-02-08T16:08:50.870-08:00Thank you, Lauren. A great post. I am also paranoi...Thank you, Lauren. A great post. I am also paranoid with expiration dates :)ayalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243362803799877014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-15028201792974384892012-02-08T12:21:54.567-08:002012-02-08T12:21:54.567-08:00Ah, THANK YOU. This information is so helpful, as ...Ah, THANK YOU. This information is so helpful, as are your tricks for things like wilting greens. I always try to stick by the date, but sometime I just don't use all my veggie broth or sauce! I'll do better and y to heed your advice. When I move (soon), I'm also going to look into those container labels. As always, organization is key!Meredith @ DaReYouTohttp://dareyouto.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-86727906882704344312012-02-08T11:00:37.687-08:002012-02-08T11:00:37.687-08:00Vodka lasts forever?! Noted. I always have major h...Vodka lasts forever?! Noted. I always have major herb - issues, so frustrating when basil goes bad after using it once, i know you can chop them up and freeze but...i dont foresee that happening, any other suggestions? oh and avocados, how do you store?Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14925970388235474215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-19283174625546147782012-02-08T10:39:05.542-08:002012-02-08T10:39:05.542-08:00I don't have any set rule.. just use common se...I don't have any set rule.. just use common sense. I certainly eat past sell or use by dates on some items. It also depends on if it is an item that I cook or is supposed to be fresh. I hate waste and find the amount of food that the US throws out each week to be unbelievable.Bzybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16161524546589105064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-74828478207841250352012-02-08T09:30:22.629-08:002012-02-08T09:30:22.629-08:00Those little bottles that come in 4 packs, or I...Those little bottles that come in 4 packs, or I've seen ones that look like juice boxes. In general, the wine is fine for cooking and perfect if I'm not in the mood to finish the bottle.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395394463695719999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-7380880142435909952012-02-08T09:24:38.057-08:002012-02-08T09:24:38.057-08:00I would say broth lasts a lot longer in our fridge...I would say broth lasts a lot longer in our fridge than wine but I have been known to waste wine too. Single serve? Those little boxes you mean?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-15281288726139463062012-02-08T09:22:28.403-08:002012-02-08T09:22:28.403-08:00This is so helpful! Thank you so much. The info ...This is so helpful! Thank you so much. The info about the WF chic broth is awesome, as I too toss the 1/4 used containers too often. I've also discovered the single-serve wine bottles for when I'm cooking w/ wine instead of drinking it (crazy, I know).Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395394463695719999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-51889600689183978352012-02-08T09:22:22.473-08:002012-02-08T09:22:22.473-08:00Interesting thought Jessica, I do think chicken br...Interesting thought Jessica, I do think chicken broth turns faster than veg so maybe you're onto something. To be honest, I have to check.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-39356621169712732222012-02-08T09:17:49.046-08:002012-02-08T09:17:49.046-08:00My mom is a huge, huge phobe -- but out of necessi...My mom is a huge, huge phobe -- but out of necessity, she has terrible allergies to mold. I'm a pretty big phobe myself with the exception of non-meat leftovers and broth. I'm sure I've towed the line on both of those. For some reason I'm less concerned about non-animal products? Not sure if that's warranted?Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12361650392711840665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-38391880874018247112012-02-08T08:36:16.295-08:002012-02-08T08:36:16.295-08:00Einat, maybe we go to the source and ask Raos. The...Einat, maybe we go to the source and ask Raos. They have been making sauce since 18-something, right?Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-52471605816899184612012-02-08T08:32:32.956-08:002012-02-08T08:32:32.956-08:00This post is SO necessary to my life! We definitel...This post is SO necessary to my life! We definitely use Rao's sauce for 2-3 WEEKS, yikes!Einathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313291537172593636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-9627736906956641842012-02-08T07:53:36.498-08:002012-02-08T07:53:36.498-08:00Lisa, perhaps it's generational. Maybe we can ...Lisa, perhaps it's generational. Maybe we can waste things (not that we should) and therefore phobia is a luxury? Just happy people aren't coming out with "well I make my own stock/broth and don't have that problem."Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-29851871697219669862012-02-08T06:55:59.344-08:002012-02-08T06:55:59.344-08:00Used to be a total phobic, mom is bold w/ mold... ...Used to be a total phobic, mom is bold w/ mold... now I'm a little more flexible. But definitely more rigid than my parents. My dad/mom still will cut of the mold off and eat the food. <br />If it's growing mold I toss it.<br />Thanks for the broth info!! I was just wondering about that yesterday =)Lisa ♥ Healthful Sensehttp://www.healthfulsense.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-12830277618651804162012-02-08T06:30:55.489-08:002012-02-08T06:30:55.489-08:00EA I hear you about packaging, try the jars or as ...EA I hear you about packaging, try the jars or as a tweet just reminded me ice cube trays for broth. Container Store is dangerous. Sell me the promise of a zen/organized space and I will pay (too much).Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-37036798374803889142012-02-08T06:27:06.892-08:002012-02-08T06:27:06.892-08:00Great information to share, although I am probably...Great information to share, although I am probably most like your mom in regards to throwing things out. I love the mini chicken broths, but hate using the excess packaging, so definitely need to try your frozen chicken broth tip! I wish you hadn't mentioned the Container Store labels-now you're going to force me to go there and buy way more than I need. I always go a little overboard there!EA-The Spicy RDhttp://www.eastewart.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7739675715154690483.post-10371899225196033802012-02-08T06:26:14.234-08:002012-02-08T06:26:14.234-08:00Jess, I get it if you've been burned hard to g...Jess, I get it if you've been burned hard to get back in the fire. I thought everyone labeled :) Gina, I hear you, I was a broth waster for years. Re eggs I think once cooked things can deteriorate faster. That my stab at microbiology.Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713676282787688389noreply@blogger.com