Julie Bove wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
> "cshenk" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Julie Bove wrote in rec.food.cooking:
> >
> > >
> >>"Janet B" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> >>> On Tue, 5 Apr 2016 06:20:21 -0700, "taxed and spent"
> > wrote:
> > > >
> >>> >
> >>>>"William" > wrote in message
> >>> > ...
> > > > > > On Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:12:46 -0500, "cshenk"
> > > > > > >
> > > wrote:
> >>> > >
> >>> > > > Hi Julie, some stored spices lose all 'umpf' fairly fast and
> >>> > > > ground mustard powder seems what you used. It may be past
> >>> > > > true 'umpf' levels then. I have noted fresh mustard powder
> >>> > > > packs a lot more to it than an older jar so started
> replacing >>> > > > it every 6-12 months (getting a smaller size that
> worked for >>> > > > us).
> >>> > >
> >>> > > Carol, you really struck a chord with this comment. How many
> >>> > > people actually have Spices in their kitchen that should have
> >>> > > been discarded long ago?
> >>> > >
> >>> > > William
> >>> > >
> >>> >
> >>> > Before you discard them, just use an increased amount. But at
> >>> > some point, that tactic fails too.
> >>> >
> >>> I don't think so. That's like saying you have ground coffee in
> the >>> cupboard that is 6 months or more old and you should just use
> more. >>> Herbs and spices are so inexpensive if you buy from a
> store that has >>> bulk containers. Often you can leave the store
> having spent only 10 >>> or 11 cents. Keep the new stuff in the old
> containers and change >>> the contents often. After all, if you are
> going to use a seasoning >>> at all, why not get the flavor of it.
> >>> Janet US
> > >
> > > Some are inexpensive. Some are not.
> >
> > Agreed. Our local freecycle/cafe makes a collective list and gets
> > fresh stuff from penzy's every 3-4 months for significant savings
> > because we get in bulk (like 3 people want sage, we get a larger
> > size and repackage, often to a 1/4 cup being cheaper and they get
> > 1/2 cup for less than 1/4 cup would be).
>
> I just had to buy cumin and was shocked at the price. Last time I
> bought it I got a small jar at Target on clearance. It's not cheap
> there now!

https://www.penzeys.com/shop/spices/

Check here but I don't know if you use grpund or whole. I use mostly
whole for bread making.

The small 1/4 cup is 3.45. I note I got a bag of whole seed (about a
3/4 cup worth) in summer 2015 for 4.55 which now lists for 6.29 so I am
guessing cumin went up.

Unless you use a lot of cumin (by the TB for example), probably the
small one works best. Look at the other offers to as 29.95 orders ship
for free.

I'll be checking with folks locally (Gary, welcome to jump in if
interested!) and seeing if we are ready for another run.

--