blake murphy wrote:
>
> On Fri, 05 Dec 2008 16:55:03 -0800, Mark Thorson wrote:
>
> > 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.

I just checked. The date is 3/20/09. But that
would be if it were unopened.

It's almost full, but it's old enough that I don't
trust it. Goes out with the next garbage pickup.