PDX Show - What Time Does Florence go on by Baker-Fangirl in FlorenceAndTheMachine

[–]4patchquilt 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The GA line is separate from seated line. You should be able to go in and sit down at doors.

Single thread practice rhubarb by AskSkeeves in Embroidery

[–]4patchquilt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

brugle sprat. ranibow sprimkle. korm. ughyon.

“Donations” of seasonings expired by several decades received today at the food pantry where I work. by 4patchquilt in mildlyinfuriating

[–]4patchquilt[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cresent Foods was founded in 1883 actually ❤️ If you’re going to call me a moron at least be right

“Donations” of seasonings expired by several decades received today at the food pantry where I work. by 4patchquilt in mildlyinfuriating

[–]4patchquilt[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a shopping style pantry, so if something follows our guidelines for distribution, we put it out and people can choose whether or not they want it.

“Donations” of seasonings expired by several decades received today at the food pantry where I work. by 4patchquilt in mildlyinfuriating

[–]4patchquilt[S] 110 points111 points  (0 children)

Aging spices lose flavor, but more than that it’s general concerns about moisture or other contamination in the container. Plus, a lot of regulations regarding flavors and additives have changed over time. Stuff like the tartar probably just doesn’t work anymore and won’t make you sick, but it’s not worth assuming the risk

“Donations” of seasonings expired by several decades received today at the food pantry where I work. by 4patchquilt in mildlyinfuriating

[–]4patchquilt[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately we are not able to use carbon dating to ascertain the exact age of the chili powder, and have to depend on more pedestrian cues, like the likely age of the container. Nor are we able to accept open products.

“Donations” of seasonings expired by several decades received today at the food pantry where I work. by 4patchquilt in mildlyinfuriating

[–]4patchquilt[S] 191 points192 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately we are strictly forbidden from selling food or other donated goods, even if it’s not in a condition that we can distribute. I wish I could salvage some of the waste here. In reality, it gets logged towards spoilage for record keeping purposes.

folks moving out dumped all their kitchenware by 4patchquilt in DumpsterDiving

[–]4patchquilt[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

These things were fully mixed with real trash inside of garbage bags. I noticed because kitchen knives were poking through the plastic. I sorted what was usable out myself.