On Fri, 11 Oct 2013 14:26:06 -0600, Janet Bostwick
> wrote:

> 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.

Then you're at the mercy of the warehouse.

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