Re: spices, where do you keep yours?

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

@denisemb wrote:
I have two of these in a dark corner in the kitchen for the most used:

and a small plastic stair-step type inside the cupboard, along with a Penzey's 9-slot box holding 1/4 cup jars.

Eeks, now I'm embarassed by so many spices!

@denisemb I know right where I could keep that. Thank you!!! That is what could work for me. Whew!!! Coooooooooool. Makes me happy.

denisemb · ‎12-07-2012

@qualitygal

What I also like is that while the first rack was hung on the wall, I found that it had a flat bottom. So the second I merely propped against the wall on the countertop. No drilling required.

Denise

desertrat8 · ‎04-26-2010

I have a french country spice 'rack' that my son made for me when he took a woods class in 8th grade.(he's 54 now) I love it & have used it all these years! It holds 9 spice jars that I labeled & each one has a cork lid. I keep my cooking spices in the jars right next to my stove so it's nice & handy. Plus great memories...

panda1234 · ‎04-27-2015

@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
Mine are kept in the smaller (half size) cabinet above my stove & vent). I keep them in a small plastic crate so I can pull it out and get the ones that I need fairly easily. I have so many herbs/spices that about a half dozen or so are freestanding right beside my little plastic crate.

@shoptilyadropagain you have given me a good idea. I am going to move mine to that same cabinet. My only problem is I am short and will have to get the stool when I need to get in there. That's ok I can deal with it.

homedecor1 · ‎03-09-2010

I keep everyday spices and staples in spice cabinet. I keep others in my pantry.

I bought the LNL spice containers but they only have pour not "shake" style. Too expensive to pay return shipping so I'll use some.

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@FastDogWalker2 wrote:
In a basket, in ABC order, in the pantry.

I do mine in ABC order too, but I have a spice cabinet on the wall. The overflow goes into one kitchen cabinet (I probably don't need as many as I have, but if a recipe calls for it I will try to get it).

My mom gave everyone this spice cabinet as a wedding present when I was young. She bought one for me and kept it, and gave it to me as a shower gift. I transfer my spices to the original McCormick glass containers she used. It seems strange to see them stamped with 34c (the cent sign) sometimes!

shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

@panda1234 wrote:
@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
Mine are kept in the smaller (half size) cabinet above my stove & vent). I keep them in a small plastic crate so I can pull it out and get the ones that I need fairly easily. I have so many herbs/spices that about a half dozen or so are freestanding right beside my little plastic crate.
@shoptilyadropagain you have given me a good idea. I am going to move mine to that same cabinet. My only problem is I am short and will have to get the stool when I need to get in there. That's ok I can deal with it.

@panda1234 Too funny....you took my idea and I took @AnikaBrodie 's idea and purchased the Spicey Shelf that she mentioned above. I only use two levels and it wouldn't fit in my half cabinet over the stove becuase a large vent runs through the middle of it (that I had forgotten about). So, I had to do some rearranging and put it on the bottom shelf of the cabinet right beside my stove.

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AnikaBrodie · ‎03-10-2010

@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
@panda1234 wrote:
@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
Mine are kept in the smaller (half size) cabinet above my stove & vent). I keep them in a small plastic crate so I can pull it out and get the ones that I need fairly easily. I have so many herbs/spices that about a half dozen or so are freestanding right beside my little plastic crate.
@shoptilyadropagain you have given me a good idea. I am going to move mine to that same cabinet. My only problem is I am short and will have to get the stool when I need to get in there. That's ok I can deal with it.
@panda1234 Too funny....you took my idea and I took @AnikaBrodie 's idea and purchased the Spicey Shelf that she mentioned above. I only use two levels and it wouldn't fit in my half cabinet over the stove becuase a large vent runs through the middle of it (that I had forgotten about). So, I had to do some rearranging and put it on the bottom shelf of the cabinet right beside my stove.

@shoptilyadropagain @panda1234
You will notice that the Spicey Shelf has some open space in front of the spices. I use that area to store large containers of salt, pepper, baking powder, baking soda and other tall or bulky items. It works for me so I share the idea with you. Your rearrangement sounds great and will be a convenient spot for all your spices.

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shoptilyadropagain · ‎03-19-2014

@AnikaBrodie wrote:
@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
@panda1234 wrote:
@shoptilyadropagain wrote:
Mine are kept in the smaller (half size) cabinet above my stove & vent). I keep them in a small plastic crate so I can pull it out and get the ones that I need fairly easily. I have so many herbs/spices that about a half dozen or so are freestanding right beside my little plastic crate.
@shoptilyadropagain you have given me a good idea. I am going to move mine to that same cabinet. My only problem is I am short and will have to get the stool when I need to get in there. That's ok I can deal with it.
@panda1234 Too funny....you took my idea and I took @AnikaBrodie 's idea and purchased the Spicey Shelf that she mentioned above. I only use two levels and it wouldn't fit in my half cabinet over the stove becuase a large vent runs through the middle of it (that I had forgotten about). So, I had to do some rearranging and put it on the bottom shelf of the cabinet right beside my stove.

@shoptilyadropagain @panda1234
You will notice that the Spicey Shelf has some open space in front of the spices. I use that area to store large containers of salt, pepper, baking powder, baking soda and other tall or bulky items. It works for me so I share the idea with you. Your rearrangement sounds great and will be a convenient spot for all your spices.
@AnikaBrodie That's a great idea....especially my large container of Sea Salt. I did put my two measuring cups there along with some various Dip, Taco etc. packets.