Storing Food in the Cupboard
Mixes and packaged foodsBiscuit, brownie, muffin mix Keep cool and dry 9 months Cakes Refrigerate if butter-cream, whipped cream or custard frosting or fillings. Keep cool and dry Purchased 1 to 2 days Mixes 9 months Angel food 12 months Casserole mix Keep cool and dry After preparation, store as casserole Complete or add own meat 9 to 12 months Cookies Homemade Put in airtight container 2 to 3 weeks Packaged Keep box tightly closed 2 months Crackers Keep box tightly closed 3 months Frosting Canned Store leftovers in refrigerator 3 months Mix 8 months Hot roll mix If opened, put in airtight container 18 months Pancake mix Put in airtight container 6 to 9 months Pie crust mix Keep cool and dry 8 months Pies and pastries Refrigerate whipped cream, custard and chiffon fillings 2 to 3 days Potatoes, instant mix Keep in airtight package 6 to 12 months Pudding mixes Keep cool and dry 12 months Rice mixes Keep cool and dry 6 months Sauce and gravy mixes Keep cool and dry 6 to 12 months Soup mixes Keep cool and dry 12 months Toaster pastries Keep in airtight package 2 to 3 months