The Ranger wrote:
> "Charles Gifford > wrote in message
> nk.net...
>> "The Ranger" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>
>>> McCormick Food Services disagrees with you.
>>>
>> My dear Ranger Unit. We are usually in accord. However, I
>> strongly feel that McCormick is wrong in most of what they
>> say. Freezing all spices and herbs is an effective procedure.
>
> I'll still go with McCormick on this one. Proper storage,
>
>> I have done it for years with no discernable negative
>> adventures in taste or quality. The only exception I know
>> of is Vanilla. Vanilla beans cannot be frozen successfully.
>
> Yeah but... You're Irish -- and have a strange affinity for Guinness
> -- so your tastebuds were trashed from birth... <EG>
>
> The Ranger

But McCormick's talks about freezing BOTTLES. Uh, no. Sealed bags of dried
herbs and spices won't let condensation in if you just remove the pinch or
so you need and seal the bag right back up. Not like shaking a bottle over
a bubbling pot.

Jill