true confessions

I have a confession to make.  I hoard groceries.  I tend to buy certian items every time I go to the store, whether I need them or not. There really is no reason to hoard, there are two grocery stores within walking distance of our house and to my knowledge there is not a refried bean shortage.  It is not the great depression nor do not live in a remote village. 

Exhibit A: can of pumpkin pie filling, best by April 2008.

Exhibit B: dusty can of sweetened condensed milk with a slightly yellowed label.

I'm guessing, but I think I may have bought the pumpkin & canned milk to make pies.  Probably for Thanksgiving a couple of years ago when Mom & Dad were here...

Anyway, I decided it would be best, albeit wasteful, to throw some things out.

Exhibit C: said can of condensed milk.

I punctured the top of the can in order to empty it and this nasty brown substance came burping out...oh goodness, gracious.  Please note - sweetened condensed milk should be a milky white LIQUID!

I do solemnly swear, from this day forward, NOT to hoard canned goods.