On Wednesday, August 20, 2014 8:35:50 AM UTC-7, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Aug 2014 07:43:53 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
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> > My designated spice(coffee) grinder does a perfect job on flax seeds. I have a small two cup container that I grind full and keep in the fridge. The whole seeds I keep in the cupboard. It's better to grind as you need it or just keep a small amount of ground as it's much better fresher.
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> Great, I'll try that.
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> > They are really good and good for you. Check out some recipes on the net and usage on the net. I like the brown but the golden ones have a slightly milder flavor and don't darken things if you want a lighter color in you muffins or whathaveyou.
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> How long do they last? I bought hubby some golden seeds, but they sat
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The seeds last as long as any seed. A long time. Too bad you threw them away, they probably were perfectly fine since the package had not been opened.