On Fri, 11 Oct 2013 10:55:19 -0400, Gary > wrote:

>Rather than buy the probably stale McCormicks spices for about $4
>each per tiny jar, I stopped by my local health food store today to
>replenish my spice shelf. They sell spice in bulk, you just take as
>much as you need. They also replace them each month, so they are very
>fresh and aromatic.
>
>I bought 4. Tarragon, basil, thyme, and about 20 bay leaves. The
>amount I bought of each would easily fill the 4 McCormick jars. Total
>price of my 4 (tax included) was $1.55.
>
>Gary :-D

It would be better if the turn-over was great enough that all the bulk
items got replaced at least once per day.
Janet US