Burnt-toast
Assistant Cook
Hi. I was looking for a Forum that might deal specifically with all of the above, but couldn't find one !
So if there is one, and I've somehow missed it, please re-direct me !
Most of my interest is about the above, rather than cooking. The reason for that is that I can only cook 4 dishes ! But for reasons of economy, I tend to cook them in far more bulk than can be consumed without all of the thread title.
So, although I have only 4 dishes, I have many questions. And it is on the cards that I may shortly be increasing the number to a massive 5.
Anyway....my question tonight concerns some dishes [ cottage pie actually] that I cooked a while back, decanted into containers, and put them in the freezer. Fortunately I always write the date on the lids.
To be honest, I forgot about them, and came across them the other day. They are dated March 11th 2013. Which makes them nearly 15 months old.
Concerned for own well-being, I Googled on this subject, and found some info which seems to imply that age does not wither them [ sounded like a World War Remembrance Service !], but it will affect the taste. But would not be 'unsafe'.
I was, of course, greatly heartened by this . But have remained slightly suspicious of Google info, ever since I read about how to fell a tree, and ended up nearly killing myself and the dogs.
So if anyone has any better information on this topic, I would be very grateful. Even to the extent of sending you one of the many Cottage Pies I have frozen.
I do understand that people may be a touch worried about giving info that may lead to hospitalisation, or even Cemetaryisation, so am quite happy to accept info on the 'In my Experience.....' basis. That should keep you covered. And if the worst does happen, I'm sure something will be on hand to keep me covered too !
Many Thanks in advance.
BT
So if there is one, and I've somehow missed it, please re-direct me !
Most of my interest is about the above, rather than cooking. The reason for that is that I can only cook 4 dishes ! But for reasons of economy, I tend to cook them in far more bulk than can be consumed without all of the thread title.
So, although I have only 4 dishes, I have many questions. And it is on the cards that I may shortly be increasing the number to a massive 5.
Anyway....my question tonight concerns some dishes [ cottage pie actually] that I cooked a while back, decanted into containers, and put them in the freezer. Fortunately I always write the date on the lids.
To be honest, I forgot about them, and came across them the other day. They are dated March 11th 2013. Which makes them nearly 15 months old.
Concerned for own well-being, I Googled on this subject, and found some info which seems to imply that age does not wither them [ sounded like a World War Remembrance Service !], but it will affect the taste. But would not be 'unsafe'.
I was, of course, greatly heartened by this . But have remained slightly suspicious of Google info, ever since I read about how to fell a tree, and ended up nearly killing myself and the dogs.
So if anyone has any better information on this topic, I would be very grateful. Even to the extent of sending you one of the many Cottage Pies I have frozen.
I do understand that people may be a touch worried about giving info that may lead to hospitalisation, or even Cemetaryisation, so am quite happy to accept info on the 'In my Experience.....' basis. That should keep you covered. And if the worst does happen, I'm sure something will be on hand to keep me covered too !
Many Thanks in advance.
BT