On Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:17:58 -0500, jt august wrote:

> In article
> >,
> John Kuthe > wrote:
>
>> 8oz Mexican chopped oregano $6.50
>> 8oz Hungarian paprika $5
>> 8oz Cayenne $3.75
>
> You must use a lot of these three. I buy these in smaller quantities so
> that I don't run the risk of them going stale. I bought some oregano at
> Viviano & Sons on Shaw down on the hill a few months ago, and tossed it
> less than a month after buying because it was so stale and flavorless.
> Must have been sitting in the big bulk jar six to eight months before it
> got bagged for sale. Eight ounce bag was priced $3.75. Now I know why.
>
> jt

i'm wary of stuff going stale as well.

your pal,
blake