While some condiments last for months or even years before opening, after opening, exposure to air, moisture, and contaminated utensils can speed up spoilage.
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Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
Don’t forget to check the expiration dates on your food and condiments.
Watching the chef’s precise knife work, orchestrated movements, and delicate placement of garnishes (including caviar) to each of the 16 courses enhanced the fantastic experience.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
The chili verde is great on its own, with or without the optional garnishes.
Cornbread dressing is a Southern specialty, with its American origins dating back to the early 1900s when African Americans developed the dish using leftover bread or grains mixed with seasonings.
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Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
While Amazon sales may be enough to stay afloat, placing all its seasonings into one virtual storefront can hamstring a fledgling business in the long term.
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Mara Weinraub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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