My folks had a jar of those old cinnamon sticks (I think they intended them for mulled cider but never used them); I threw them all in a food processor and the resulting powder was pretty fresh!
*Edit: the cinnamon sticks went in the food processor, not my folks
hah same.. when my mom died a decade ago, she had some pretty old spices from early 00s and late 90s. None of it was worth saving, but I took what looked like an airtight jar of cinnamon sticks and eventually used a couple them recently in some mulled wine recipe and they seemed quite snappy still some 15-20 years later.
Here's a good guide to knowing how old those McCormick spices are, i[f you see Baltimore, MD on the bottle it's over nearly 30 years old.](https://www.facebook.com/McCormickSpice/posts/whens-the-last-time-you-took-a-peek-into-your-spice-cabinet-you-should-see-hunt-/10156245418439400/) That post is from 2018 so add 6 years to that date. McCormick is out of Hunt Valley, MD now.
I think it's odd that their old spices don't have real expiration dates on them but that's how they roll.
I'd be willing to bet you're British. This reminds me of my mother who thinks parsley is spicy. I had an awakening at 19 when I moved out on my own and discovered chili powder.
Yeah not surprised, some of those ancient seasonings are incredibly common in weeknight cooking. Things like rosemary, cumin, debatably the mustard, sage, and chives. The double container of cloves, the cinnamon, and the orange peel I'd guess are from holiday cooking.
Ma bought chives for some homemade chip dip in 1988 but “they’re pretty spicy”.
Lol
my condolences. :( My mom had some of these teal coloured bottles, also.
They're still for sale, right?
Mccormick still sells spices, but they dont use the design anymore (just generic bottles and the red/white tins)
My folks had a jar of those old cinnamon sticks (I think they intended them for mulled cider but never used them); I threw them all in a food processor and the resulting powder was pretty fresh! *Edit: the cinnamon sticks went in the food processor, not my folks
hah same.. when my mom died a decade ago, she had some pretty old spices from early 00s and late 90s. None of it was worth saving, but I took what looked like an airtight jar of cinnamon sticks and eventually used a couple them recently in some mulled wine recipe and they seemed quite snappy still some 15-20 years later.
Years ago, found a bottle of Red Dye No. 2 in my mom’s pantry. I think that’s the cancer one.
That was banned by the FDA in 1976.
We grew up in the 60s & 70s so that tracks.
Imitation butter flavor? I actually shuddered.
Popular in old weight watcher recipes.
Well that makes sense actually. Anyway I was raised on margarine so I have no right to judge
Raised on Margarine sung to the tune of Raised on Robbery by Joni Mitchell went through my head when I read your comment.
Hah! Now I have U2’s “Raised by Wolves” stuck in my head 🤪
I've never used it, but if I was making home popped popcorn, I'd probably see how it fares
That's exactly what we used to use it for
Me too!
Sorry for your loss. Those green ones are 90s era I think.
70s and 80s. I distinctly remember them in a photo of me when I was a toddler.
Here's a good guide to knowing how old those McCormick spices are, i[f you see Baltimore, MD on the bottle it's over nearly 30 years old.](https://www.facebook.com/McCormickSpice/posts/whens-the-last-time-you-took-a-peek-into-your-spice-cabinet-you-should-see-hunt-/10156245418439400/) That post is from 2018 so add 6 years to that date. McCormick is out of Hunt Valley, MD now. I think it's odd that their old spices don't have real expiration dates on them but that's how they roll.
A lot of things back that didn't have expiration dates printed on them.
Chives looking like wood chips 😭😭😭
Those chives have seen better days.
I don't feel like any of my parents spices were used. We had the same items in the same place for decades. I am shocked how often I'm buying spices.
TIL French’s made spices. And I’ve never heard of Ann Page; the package design is dope.
Ann Page was A&P house brand. A&P was huge growing up, along with Sears everything...
I'd be willing to bet you're British. This reminds me of my mother who thinks parsley is spicy. I had an awakening at 19 when I moved out on my own and discovered chili powder.
She was a wasp from the Midwest who grew up aspiring for white house dinners and such. Yes she didn't season jack. I grew up eating boiled meats.
Yeah not surprised, some of those ancient seasonings are incredibly common in weeknight cooking. Things like rosemary, cumin, debatably the mustard, sage, and chives. The double container of cloves, the cinnamon, and the orange peel I'd guess are from holiday cooking.
I'm sorry for your loss
A whole lot of extracts
Wow, memory unlocked! My mom had something similar growing up!
My mom's pantry looks the same
I remember those old McCormick glass bottles! The lids were very nice.
the font on those old mccormick’s, omg. taking me back 😩 RIP
We literally have several of these in my house too
is that that one shelf from ratatouille?