March Specials!

Spring is three weeks away - although with the snow this weekend it feels like longer!  At my house it is time for some spring cleaning - I love getting into those cupboards and reorganizing...each year it includes an inventory of my spices and pantry staples.  How long are your spices and seasonings good for?  A good question!  I did a little research on-line and came up with the suggested expiry dates of these items:

• Seasoning blends: 1-2 years
• Herbs: 1-3 years
• Ground spices: – 2-3 years
• Whole spices (such as cinnamon sticks and peppercorns): 3-4 years
• Extracts: 4 years (except for pure vanilla, which lasts indefinitely)
• Baking powder/ baking soda:  6-12 months

It is not that these are "bad" but the potency of the spices is greatly reduced by this time.  I just did a quick scan of my spice cupboard and see that I definitely have a few bottles that will need to go or be replaced!  

On that note...maybe Epicure's March specials can help:

Epicure's Most Popular Products Sale March 1 - 31st:

• Cheese, Chive and Bacon Dip Mix $5.95 (reg. $7.95)
• White Cheddar Popcorn Seasoning $5.50 (reg. $7.50)
• Caesar Dressing Mix $7.95 (reg. $9.95)
• Seasoning for Meatloaf $.6.95 (reg. $8.95)
• Gravy Mix $7.95 (reg. $9.95)

Epicure's Ultimate SUPER Spice Collection - available in March.  Harness the good health of delicious spice, the new SUPER foods!  Did you know that 1/2 tsp. of Epicure's Madras Curry contains as much antioxidant power as a whole cup of spinach?  You get:

• Pesto Herb Mix
• Herb and Garlic Dip Mix 
• Chipotle Chili
• Cinnamon
• Madras Curry     
• Plus a full colour Recipe Brochure                March only $26.95 (reg. $35.75)

Another great way to replenish your cupboards for less is to host an Epicure Get-Together with friends and family - you can get Epicure products for free and at big savings, just ask me how easy and fun it is!

Have a great March and Happy Cooking!

Kris