the crazii

"Spices you should have in your pantry:
Black peppercorns

This may be the most common spice you have in your kitchen.
These black pearls were once so expensive and valued so highly that these were used as a type of currency in ancient times.
That's no longer the case but the importance of this spice is still high.
Almost any savory dish can be made more delicious with a pinch or a few corns of this earthy spice added to the dish.
In fact, you can even add this spice to a simple dessert to give it another dimension in flavor.
Vanilla and black peppercorn ice cream anyone?"

"Food you can’t eat past the expiration date:
Deli meats

These delectable processed meats are prone to listeria, a bacteria that causes fatal listeriosis.
While most food can live longer in the refrigerator or freezer, listeria thrives in colder environments.
Deli meats that are older than three to five days should be disposed of.
If there's a strange vinegar or ammonia smell, you might even need to throw out your pastrami even before that time frame."

"Signs you’re drinking too much coffee:
Digestive issues

Many people find that a morning cup of coffee helps get their bowels moving.
Coffee's laxative effect has been attributed to the release of gastrin, a hormone the stomach produces that speeds up activity in the colon.
Decaffeinated coffee has been shown to produce a similar response.
However, caffeine also seems to stimulate bowel movements by increasing peristalsis, the contractions that move food through your digestive tract."

"Spices you should have in your pantry:
Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a highly aromatic spice that many of us associate with desserts.
It comes from the bark of a tree which is why it's usually found in the form of a scroll.
However, there are at least two kinds of commonly used tree bark that is classified as cinnamon: the cassia and ceylon.
The most common kind of cinnamon we have is the cassia variant which has a thicker bark than the tight scrolls of ceylon that many call as ""true cinnamon"".
Whichever kind you use, you can use these as whole sticks or as the powdered kind and add straight into your dish as needed.
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"Food you can eat past the expiration date:
Bread

Most food products can actually last longer than the expiration date, which is there as a safety and legal measure.
Bread, for example, when stored properly can last much longer than whatever's indicated in the packaging.
Keep it dry to avoid premature molds and you can even stick it in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life to a few weeks.
The freezer, if you want it even longer."