In article <2008021214373916807-admin@andersaamodtname>,
Raison de Calcul > wrote:

> Hi, this is my first time on usenet, but I grew up on the Internet. I
> already love this place.
>
> Can anyone recommend a type of spice container to buy? Or a specific
> retailer that sells a good cheap container?
>
> I just bought a bunch of loose herbs and spices, and now I need some
> spice containers to store them in. I'm thinking about these three types
> right now:
>
> - Metal tins, maybe with a window on top (like the ones at
> http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.a...326&ccurrency=
> 2).
> -
>
> glass jars with lids. These let you see the spices, but they let in light.
> - ceramic canisters with metal clasps. I think this might be called a
> "lightning closure". I can't really find any of spice-jar size online,
> but I know they exist. These best because they seal and keep out light,
> but they're probably most expensive.
>
> I'd love any tips you've got!
>
> Raison

I use jars (~the size of Penzeys 1/2 cup glass jar), label the lid, and
store the jars alphabetically in a drawer. That size jar is readily
available at Cost Plus World Market, my food co-op, and at Freund
Container (www.FreundContainer.com). If exposure to daylight is your
concern, store them in a dark place: closet, shoe box, cabinet, etc.
For some reason I'm not one who is interested in storing my spices in a
rack on my counter. I have too many jars, for one thing. :-)
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