Dee Randall wrote:
> > wrote in message
> ...
> > As we cook more, our spice collection has grown from the little rack
> > on the wall, to a "honeycomb" type cubby system in a cabinet, and now
> > we've far outgrown that.
> >
> > I'm interested to know how you guys store upwards of 75 spices!
>
> All spices are in Ball glass jars, with the one-piece plastic lids, almost
> all wide-mouth, labeled with avery file labels or scotch-taped labels on the
> outside with dates purchased, and sometimes with an ending date that I have
> decided by researching how long to keep, sometimes where I've bought and the
> price.
>
> All are kept in a separate refrigerator. I use this refrigerator for nuts
> and other things I don't use everyday. It's full.
> If I buy a large quantity of something I use a lot, I keep some of it in a
> small jar in a cabinet or regular refrigerator nearby; for instance, I use a
> lot of cumin seeds, so I keep some in my regular refrigerator.
> HTH,
> Dee Dee

I have a series of narrow racks (plastic, with a front guard of wire)
mounted on the inside of my pantry door - they came in single units, so
they are farther apart or closer together, depending on the spice
container. I generally use small original containers, either cans or
rounds. Spices get dull quickly, so I don't buy large amounts. This
keeps them away from heat and the original containers that are not
clear glass will keep them fresher.

I'm in the market for some new racks, though, as the plastic backs have
become brittle and split away from the screws that hold them onto the
wood...haven't found anything just like them so far.

N.