Would You Still Use This?

[Indianamom2]

Today, I finally tackled our fantastically over-stuffed narrow closet pantry. The difference between before and after was both embarassing and wonderful. Imagine...I actually know what I have!

The questions that remain are:

1. Does white vinegar in a glass bottle go bad? I couldn't find an expiration date on the bottle. It shouldn't be any older than about 6 years old (worst case, probably not that old!). Even if you wouldn't use it in a recipe, what about for cleaning?

2. Would you still use a package (or two) of unopened spaghetti that expired in February 2010?

3. What should I do with unopened bottles of wine (various vintages/types)? Neither Dh nor I, nor anyone in our families, drink...but Dh's clients often send a bottle of wine as a thank you for work he has done. I hate to just throw them out (especially not knowing if they're particularly good vintages or...whatever!) but I also don't usually cook with them. Any suggestions?

[JBaxter]

White vinegar... Yes cooking or cleaning ( use instead of fabric softener)

Dry pasta -- yes but soon

Wine thats a tuffy Ask around ( moms group etc) See if anyone wants it for drinking/cooking

[SnuggleBuggles]

vinegar- no worries
pasta- heck, I have never bothered looking at an expiration date on that. Why would it go bad? I'd use it. It's barely expired. I wouldn't be in a rush either.
wine- have a dinner party

Beth

[JoyNChrist]

I'd use both the vinegar and pasta. The wine you can send to me in about...5 months.

Seriously though, do any of your friends drink wine? I'm sure they'd love the gift. Or just hang on to them and use them as hostess gifts in the future.

[Melaine]

I would be fine using the vinegar and the pasta. I'm sure you'll find someone to take the wine off your hands!

[momof2girls]

I would def use the pasta and vinegar. I think I've cooked pasta older than Feb 2010 recently...we're all still alive.

[elektra]

I would def use the pasta and vinegar. I think I've cooked pasta older than Feb 2010 recently...we're all still alive.

Same here.
DH's family doesn't really drink much either so they like to regift their wine to me.
I have actually regifted wine too when I have been pregnant. You gotta have someone to give it to! Or I can PM you my address.

[mommylamb]

3. What should I do with unopened bottles of wine (various vintages/types)? Neither Dh nor I, nor anyone in our families, drink...but Dh's clients often send a bottle of wine as a thank you for work he has done. I hate to just throw them out (especially not knowing if they're particularly good vintages or...whatever!) but I also don't usually cook with them. Any suggestions?

Send them to me.

[salsah]

absolutely use the pasta and vinegar. if they look the same and smell the same as new, then they are probably fine.

[boolady]

I would use the vinegar and the pasta (heck, I'd use dry pasta that expired in February 2009) and maybe use the wine as gifts?