Quote Originally Posted by Denise223
One thing that I am really bad about is wasting stuff in the fridge... I don't really know how long things are good for - sauces, fruits, veggies, etc....

I don't like wasting stuff, but....I don't like getting sick AT ALL, either..

What rules do you ladies go by?? (Certainly, if it smells bad, it goes in the trash!)

Thanks a lot!

Denise

I go by the if it is moldy, smells or tastes bad rule - otherwise I eat it. I was one of the many people in St. Louis without electricity for 6 days (some went longer)
so I had to throw out a lot of stuff (especially condiments)in refrigerator - which was probably not a bad idea since I found some dated with "best if used by 2000" stamped on it - I did keep pickles and mustard and processed cheese slices used to give old collie her pills- so far so good

On the Posole recipe - I cook the same thing (did not know it had a name - I love hominy) but I add a jar of salsa to the mix.