When it comes to spices I am a terrible shopper. I either assume I have the spice and get home and don't have it or I assume I don't have it, buy it and then I have two. I can never get it right and I spend so much time standing in front of the spices only to almost always make the wrong choice. Today, I remedied this problem once and for all.
I cleaned out my spice rack and created a note file in my blackberry. The file lists every spice and the date I opened the container. (Spices generally have a shelf life of 6 months to 2 years) If you have spices that are over 2 years you need to toss them and buy new ones.
My favorite spice is probably thyme. (Because I know you were all wondering-lol)
2 comments:
I had the same problem.. finally taped an index card inside the cabinet door with everything I have. Didn't date them though.. good idea!
My spice cabinet consists of Season-all, minced onion, salt, pepper. and a few taco and chili "flavor packets."
There's a few other random spices but I have no idea how old they are, certainly much older than 2 yrs.
Can you tell how much I love to cook?
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