What is the shelf life of the cheeses/extracts/olives/olive oil/spices/vinegar?
As long as our cheeses are kept properly refrigerated from 35° to 40° F, the harder varieties will last from 3 to 4 months and the softer kinds will be good up to 2 weeks. If stored in the freezer, 0°F and below, the hard cheeses will last up to 6 months and the softer cheeses, up to 4 months. All extracts, except Vanilla, have a shelf life of approximately 4 years. Vanilla has an unlimited shelf life. There has been much debate about the shelf life of good olive oil. Generally, it is agreed that it is past its best after 12 to 18 months. Olive oil can be kept over two years, longer than any edible oil. It should be stored in a cool place away from sunlight and heat. Olive Oil should be stored in a dark, closed space at room temperature. Storing the oil in the refrigerator can cause it to partially or completely solidify. However, it does not affect the quality of the oil. Olives are best kept in a sealed container. Neither of our jars or tubs of olives need to be refrigerated. As long
