I find I don’t get through my spices as quickly, so I try to buy and share with a friend…Storing the spices in a clear jar should be fine if you keep them in the cupboard, away from direct sunlight. On my kitchen top are the ones I use most frequently, namely oregano, chilli flakes, salt and pepper [:)]
yes, I agree fully. buying wide range and authentic spices from ethnic shops are only sensible. E.g. 1 packet of paprika (100g) was Eur0.99, 1 packet of cardamon seeds (50g) is Eur 1 …etc from Asia Market. Aldi does good prices for ground oregano, coriander, black pepper corns in bottles at Eur 0.79 there about. ^_^
I totally agree with buying spices in bulk from the Asian shops .. so much cheaper and better range and choice.
However, I now have a storage problem… see the link attached: I am not the only one!!
I am at present trying to get a carpenter to make me a bespoke spice storage unit similar to that in this link. I have lovely glass spice jars from IKEA but I am thinking space wise the square tins shown here might be better.
Has anyone else any better or more practical suggestions ?
I have always found the best way to keep spices fresh is in the traditional and authentic Indian Spice Container called a masala dabba. These are now available at very reasonable prices in Gourmet Gadgets, 2 Hillside Road, Greystones. 01 2870044, and on line at http://www.gourmetgadgets.ie. various sizes and styles are here.
Monday 18 May, 2009 at 11:50 am
I find I don’t get through my spices as quickly, so I try to buy and share with a friend…Storing the spices in a clear jar should be fine if you keep them in the cupboard, away from direct sunlight. On my kitchen top are the ones I use most frequently, namely oregano, chilli flakes, salt and pepper [:)]
Monday 18 May, 2009 at 12:34 pm
yes, I agree fully. buying wide range and authentic spices from ethnic shops are only sensible. E.g. 1 packet of paprika (100g) was Eur0.99, 1 packet of cardamon seeds (50g) is Eur 1 …etc from Asia Market. Aldi does good prices for ground oregano, coriander, black pepper corns in bottles at Eur 0.79 there about. ^_^
Monday 18 May, 2009 at 1:53 pm
I totally agree with buying spices in bulk from the Asian shops .. so much cheaper and better range and choice.
However, I now have a storage problem… see the link attached: I am not the only one!!
http://www.travelerslunchbox.com/journal/2008/10/8/all-spiced-up.html
I am at present trying to get a carpenter to make me a bespoke spice storage unit similar to that in this link. I have lovely glass spice jars from IKEA but I am thinking space wise the square tins shown here might be better.
Has anyone else any better or more practical suggestions ?
Tuesday 26 May, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I have always found the best way to keep spices fresh is in the traditional and authentic Indian Spice Container called a masala dabba. These are now available at very reasonable prices in Gourmet Gadgets, 2 Hillside Road, Greystones. 01 2870044, and on line at http://www.gourmetgadgets.ie. various sizes and styles are here.