"Raison de Calcul" > wrote in message
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> 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...6&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
>

If you have a Dollarama near you, they carry a large selection of jars
with shaker tops, and the clamp down kind with the rubber rings, and all
kinds of storage jars. Cheap and easy to use......Sharon