On Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:55:03 -0800, Mark Thorson wrote:

> Dave Smith wrote:
>>
>> Mr. Bill wrote:
>>> When was the last time you did a front to back.....top to
>>> bottom, remove all the shelves, throw unknown things away refrigerator
>>> cleaning? That includes the door and tossing assorted
>>> condiments, jars of mole, pickled watermelon, etc.
>>
>> This afternoon. It was long overdue.
>
> Just before reading this thread, I was thinking about
> that jar of Dijon mustard in my fridge. I didn't think
> it was too old, but now I recall it was bought for dipping
> strips of Australian ribeye steak, and Trader Joe's
> hasn't carried that for about a year or so.
>

i've taken to marking the date when i open it on the jar of mustard,
mayonnaise and the like, even though they may have a 'best by' date on
them.

your pal,
blake