It was a simple quest.



Andrew and I were going to take a relatively quick 5 1/2 hour road trip to the Capital District so we could get India from college for the summer. 



But someone had decided her van wouldn't make the 30° grade of the Driveway From Hell over the winter and parked it. Not in the barn on the hill, where it would be protected. Nooo.  I parked her in the driveway and let her sit - under 3 feet of snow…

It’s important to periodically check your seasonings to make sure that they aren’t getting too old. Here is a guide, according to McCormick spices. 

• Extracts: 4 years (except for pure vanilla, which lasts indefinitely)

• Ground spices: 2-3 years

• Herbs: 1-3 years

• Seasoning blends: 1-2 years

• Whole spices (such as cinnamon sticks and peppercorns): 3-4 years



When…

I have found so many vintage things around the internet and thought I would start sharing them with you all. For starters. How we begin with a look back and some ads that leave you wondering...…