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Do you keep condiments from take-out meals?

CrazyKittyLvr2 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:46:05 GMT

I have a big bowl with packets of soy sauce, duck sauce, little containers of honey musard, bbq dippping sauces, packets of ketchup etc. Also the plastic sleeves with a napkin and plasticware (knife, fork and spoon). You get the idea.

I hate to just discard useable stuff but I don't want to just throw them in a lock n lock. I would probably forget I had them. Out of sight thing.

Do you keep or throw them? If you keep themwhere do you store them?

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:50:26 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Years ago I did and then realized they weren't used so I tossed them. My late DH used to kid me about saving the plastic ware but I always used it. Still do!

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CrazyKittyLvr2 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 16:55:27 GMT

@Love my grandkids When I worked I would grab a thing of the plasticware for in my lunch. It used them up and I didn't have to wash the silverware at work.

I should probably just bite the bullet and chuck everything.

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Love my grandkids — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:10:19 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2 Yep, those condiments' shelf life isn't all that long! Years ago I popped open a ketchup packet and it stunk. That's when I tossed all the Taco Bell, soy sauce and ketchup packs!

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SandySparkles — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:18:04 GMT

I don't save mine anymore, but my daughter likes to save the plasticware for work also.

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

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millieshops — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:20:20 GMT

@CrazyKittyLvr2I do keep the soy and the mustard - they're in an old mug that stands just behind the mugs I use every day for my coffee, so I see them.

I try to remember not to bring home the d8ck sauce because that always goes to waste, and because I'm a snowbird, it's easy for me to toss anything I haven't used before I switch homes for a season. (That's also the time I donate any cans or unopened boxes of food to a local food bank.)

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vabreeze — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:22:05 GMT

If I find regular yellow mustard among available condiments, I will take a few packets and try to always keep a few in a Ziploc bag in my purse-- mustard is great for helping to relieve the occasional cramp I sometimes get in my hand while out eating or the charleyhorse in my leg that happens whenever.

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INDIANA BONES — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:26:19 GMT

We used to keep them (but they were never used) until a small mouse came in thru the cable hole in floor. I am certain that mouse had to go to ER after dining on so many packets of condiments. After that, we now request only what we know we are going to use with that meal. If one works, they would be wonderful for 'lunchboxes".

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kitcat51 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:42:29 GMT

I ask them not to put condiments in the bag, I dont use them so why waste them. I do find it irritating that I have to ask for napkins now...that's ridiculous.

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Qgirl26 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:01:57 GMT

I'm a cheapie so I keep them. I put the condiments in a bowl on the table and if they don't appear to get used after a certain amount of time, I toss them. Years ago we had an outdoor casual graduation party and we bought a big thing of plasticware so I keep anything like that in that box. We tend to eat out on the back porch in nicer weather so I use those things a lot.

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QVCkitty1 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:04:03 GMT

I keep some a d throw them in a stir fry for some extra flavor. I have to watch my salt , but a little does the trick.

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haddon9 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:05:58 GMT

@Love my grandkids wrote:
@CrazyKittyLvr2 Years ago I did and then realized they weren't used so I tossed them. My late DH used to kid me about saving the plastic ware but I always used it. Still do!

I could have written this post!

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RedTop — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:21:25 GMT

I only keep Arby’s sauce, Taco Bell Fire sauce, and any honey mustard sauce or dressing.

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Sooner — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:37:15 GMT

NO. And I throw away most makeup samples too. They are both a noxious source of clutter!

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GenXmuse — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 18:46:29 GMT

They’re great for picnics, bag lunches and I hand them out for Halloween.

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proudlyfromNJ — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:04:35 GMT

Yes, keep some of them in a small container in the fridge. Husband likes some of them on his eggs. Don't keep them for a long time.

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novamc1 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:23:41 GMT

If a wrapped plastic set of fork and knife or spoon gets thrown into a take-out meal bag, those are worth saving, I think.

If my dishwasher ever goes bust and we have to switch to disposable paper plates and flatware, those restaurant giveaways can come in handy.

Take it from a woman who has had some poor experiences with dishwashers, and how long it can take to get a new one installed. Hand-washing dishes and utensils is a real pain.

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sunshine45 — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:30:22 GMT

i generally keep them.

i put them in a lock and lock container and keep them in our garage refrigerator.

they come in handy when we run out of condiments OR when i make my own chinese food.

yes, i keep the plastic utensils also. they come in handy on the beach or for outdoor picnics/events.

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Allegheny — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:57:01 GMT

I only keep the condiments I can use, like the malt vinegar and tartar sauce from Long John Silver and the horsey sauce from Arbys. I have them in a plastic container on the top shelf of the refrigerator. I keep an eye on them so I don't get overrun like I once did.

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Chicagosuburbangirl — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 20:06:12 GMT

Taco Bell mild sauce and, not really condiment, fortune cookies.