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Likely last longer if frozen
I store all cheese products in my freezer, even though, Velveeta has about a year shelf life. Stays fresh forever once frozen.
Likely last longer if frozen
me too, but I was hoping to store the cheese sauce on the shelf.I store all cheese products in my freezer, even though, Velveeta has about a year shelf life. Stays fresh forever once frozen.
me too, but I was hoping to store the cheese sauce on the shelf.
God is good all the time
Judy
An update..... rained a lot last night.... so the water is higher today.
Pictures included.
Neighbors have another 6 inches and the road is totally covered.
Are you and property still safe?
Oh yeah!!
We built up more than enough to be fine.
The country said 11 ft above sea levels was good enough for a house, we didn't believe them. So we added a dozen truck loads of dirt and then built 4 block high. We are the only house in the whole area that is above the new flood levels the county instituted year before last.
We are an island, but safe.
Going to work we do have to walk in 6-12 inches of water.
They are sauce, more liquid than just straight out of the box Velveeta. If you've ever bought Velveeta and Shells mac 'n cheese, it's the same thing, and probably the same thing as the Hamburger Helper you've used. Very similar to jars of Cheez Whiz. They come packaged in foil (?mylar type) pouches.Are these bags like bags shredded cheese come in? Or, is it a powdered form of cheese in bags? I use the Velveeta brands of hamburger helper, and they have a packet of Velveeta cheese in the box. It's very smooth and creamy that you just squeeze out of the packet. I was thinking it was something similar to those.
They are sauce, more liquid than just straight out of the box Velveeta. If you've ever bought Velveeta and Shells mac 'n cheese, it's the same thing, and probably the same thing as the Hamburger Helper you've used. Very similar to jars of Cheez Whiz. They come packaged in foil (?mylar type) pouches.
I wouldn't store them in the freezer. I've got quite a few boxes (3 pouches/box) and they're stored in another box in the pantry.
ETA: The reason I wouldn't store them in the freezer is twofold: 1) I'm not confident the pouches have enough space to accommodate any expansion that would occur once frozen and the pouch might split. 2) Not sure the texture would be the same.
Exactly the reason I bought them! I've used the Velveeta Shells and Cheese a year beyond their expiration date and they were fine. These have expiration dates of about a year out.That's good to know, thanks! If I ever find any, I'll just buy a few to use within their shelf life, instead of storing lots of them in the freezer. Like I said earlier, I can make my own cheese sauce. Just thought these would be handy, instead of having to make it from scratch.
Thank you Thompson!Sorry you've been feeling punk, Aviax. Glad you're feeling some better.
Apples at the farm did not come in this year, late freeze. Hope to find some in VA or NC.Thank you Thompson!
Well, the apples didn’t come in for DH to pick up *sigh*.
I’m going to buy some extra canned sweet potatoes in case I can’t find pumpkin. I think sweet potato pie would be good enough for Thanksgiving if I can’t get pumpkin. I already bought all of the sides that I’ll need, pickles, cranberry, etc.
The only pie I make is for DH, Strawberry Rhubarb pie, fortunately I've stocked up on the canned pie filling. I use to get it at the local walmart, but way over a year ago they discontinued it but can still get it at a decent price from the online. He grew it when he lived in Illinois, we tried it here in Louisiana but the weather is wrong for it.
When my boys were growing up I would make several different kinds of pie, at some point oldest son took over the pie making. One year he grumbled about it and I told him to just buy them. I remember that my youngest son loved cherry pie and it was one of my favorites.
God is good all the time
Judy
I think rhubarb by itself is bitter, but mixed with strawberry (and probably a lot of sugar) its delish.Rhubarb is one thing I've never tasted. I don't think it's grown this far south. I don't know of anyone around that has ever grown it.
I have been known to cheat and buy pies already made if I have a lot of other cooking to do. They store in the freezer quite well. I've done it especially with pecan pies, since the squirrels eat all my pecans every year.
I have to eat gluten-free so I don't eat pies (though I plan on trying to bake my first pie when I get around to it). Yesterday I made a batch of cornbread (using only cornmeal so it is gluten-free). Then I put half a can of cherry pie filling on top. Instant pie! Tastes great too.The only pie I make is for DH, Strawberry Rhubarb pie, fortunately I've stocked up on the canned pie filling. I use to get it at the local walmart, but way over a year ago they discontinued it but can still get it at a decent price from the online. He grew it when he lived in Illinois, we tried it here in Louisiana but the weather is wrong for it.
When my boys were growing up I would make several different kinds of pie, at some point oldest son took over the pie making. One year he grumbled about it and I told him to just buy them. I remember that my youngest son loved cherry pie and it was one of my favorites.
God is good all the time
Judy
I have to eat gluten-free so I don't eat pies (though I plan on trying to bake my first pie when I get around to it). Yesterday I made a batch of cornbread (using only cornmeal so it is gluten-free). Then I put half a can of cherry pie filling on top. Instant pie! Tastes great too.
My grandma always had a nice stand of rhubarb and would freeze it. It's my DH's favorite pie; he's a purist, so he prefers just plain rhubarb pie (or cobbler) but will eat strawberry/rhubarb. I try to always have a couple of bags of frozen rhubarb in our freezer (H-E-B grocery carries it), but did pick up several cans of the strawberry rhubarb pie filling from Walmart online. Straight rhubarb is more tart than bitter (IMO) and you do have to add some sugar but I never add the recommended amount (usually half that) because he likes it a little on the tart side. Rhubarb can also be cooked down with sugar (to taste) and a little lemon rind for a nice sauce to pour over pound cake or vanilla ice cream.I think rhubarb by itself is bitter, but mixed with strawberry (and probably a lot of sugar) its delish.
God is good all the time.
Judy
I've seen gluten-free pie crust mixes at Aldis. They have a fairly good assortment of gluten-free items but none of us are intolerant so it's not something I spend much time on.My DIL is gluten sensitive. She does a lot of baking using almond flour. You may even be able to buy pie crust baking mixes that are gluten free. I know that she uses gluten free cake mixes all the time.
I've seen gluten-free pie crust mixes at Aldis. They have a fairly good assortment of gluten-free items but none of us are intolerant so it's not something I spend much time on.
I have used "cream of" soups way, way out of date. I use them in casseroles and the like. Never had any problem with them. No experience with the others.