Should have known that someone would come up with a criticism. What is
it with lists these days? Glad someone didn't notice that I wrote
"through" rather than "throw"!
Now, as it happens I found several packages of peppers. It was late
evening, I was working at the computer anyway, so a message was a fast
way to get opinions and help me decide whether to toss everything (I'm
trying to declutter my life) or do something else. And I enjoy the
discussions here, in any case.
As it happens, what did not occur to me was the suggestion made here
to rehydrate some and taste. My only thought was to hold them longer
and try them in a recipe. So as soon as I get back home I'm going to
try just that. Thanks for everyone' s opinions and guesses. I enjoyed
them.
Now I'm going to post another request for opinions as I decide on a
menu for a dinner party on Saturday.

Bliss

On Mar 8, 12:59 am, Mark Thorson > wrote:
> Sheldon wrote:
>
> > On Mar 7, 5:23?pm, "timbrel" > wrote:
> > > Maybe this is silly, but in re-arranging my pantry I find dried
> > > chipotles, other dried chiles, and sun-dried tomatoes. They are
> > > old I know, but they look--please don't laugh--lifeless. The
> > > dried mushrooms, that may or may not be as old, still look
> > > good. Is there an expiration date? I hate to through them out
> > > if they can still be used, I'm sure I paid a fortune for them
> > > at some specialty store. Any ideas would be appreciated.
>
> > Did you think like maybe to taste some...
>
> That makes no sense, Sheldon. Why would someone
> trust their own senses, rather than the collective
> wisdom of an entire newsgroup? One person could
> be wrong -- she could be deceived by the flavor
> and aroma of the goods in question -- but the
> nattering nabobs of RFC are entirely objective
> because we are _not_ influenced by such factors.
> Or something like that. :-)