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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:37:12 PM EDT
We cook a lot and use a lot of different spices. Every time I have to look for something in our spice cabinet my OCD starts bugging me.
 What sort of system do you use? Photos would be great. TIA!  Attached FileWell, it took a while since Amazons shipping times have gone to shit but we finally got our spice cabinet organized. Still needs a little work but it is much better now. After I dug around in there I found some stuff that expired 20 years ago.   Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:38:57 PM EDT
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Stuff I use in the front, Stuff I forgot about in the back.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:40:42 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:44:25 PM EDT
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You're supposed to refrigerate that bullion.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:44:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI really like that but we don’t really have drawer to spare. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:44:54 PM EDT
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My system is about the same as yours - and sucks just as bad...
 I have everything I need in order to build a nice spice rack - I just don't have the wall space to hang it.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:45:46 PM EDT
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Well sure as hell not like yours…
 Alphabetical order, bleacher style rack. Order a case of empties, apply label maker, throw out original bottles.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:46:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You're supposed to refrigerate that bullion. That jar has not been opened |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:46:32 PM EDT
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Organize spices ?!?!?
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:47:48 PM EDT
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I only use a few so I don't have a lot to deal with when it comes to dried spices
When it comes to basil parsley thyme and a few others I buy them fresh that week if I'm going to need them for a dish I'm cooking . |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:49:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Organize spices ?!?!?https://i.imgflip.com/13iqrw.jpg I know, right? My wife organizes the spices specifically so I can't find anything. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:51:23 PM EDT
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We have a really good system where we cram them all in no particular order in a dedicated kichen cabinet and I must search through them all each time I'm looking for one.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:52:03 PM EDT
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Pepper on the left salt on the right it isn't hard.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:54:45 PM EDT
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Built in lazy susan with labels facing out. Ideally, I'd have all of the same container type. I like those short, glass square bottles.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:58:10 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well sure as hell not like yours… Alphabetical order, bleacher style rack. Order a case of empties, apply label maker, throw out original bottles. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/562102/IMG_9675_png-3010252.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/562102/IMG_9676_jpeg-3010255.JPG Nice! |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 7:58:39 PM EDT
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harbor freight screwdriver holder.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:00:21 PM EDT
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My wife found an antique thread spool cabinet, which now holds our spices. The drawers are deep enough that the “back up” can be stored above the one in use. The drawers are arranged alphabetically from top to bottom.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:01:31 PM EDT
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Salt, pepper and garlic powder stay on the counter.
In the cupboard- general, Asian, Mexican. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:02:58 PM EDT
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I have six bins.
-HOT (powdered hot stuff, wasabi) -Herbs (rosemary, rubbed sage, basil, oregano, coriander, bay leaves, celery seed etc.) -Spices (mustard, garlic, paprika, allspice, cinnamon, turmeric, etc.) -Mixes (curry, Berber, sate, chinese 5 spice, old bay, etc.) -Overflow/other shit -Everyday (salt, pepper, garlic salt, Adobo, ginger, white pepper, MSG) Then above the stove is another shelf with the "large bin" stuff that I bought at costco that doesn't fit in a smaller shelf. I was buying more of some types repeatedly because I couldn't find stuff so I moved it to bins. I have about twice the volume of what the OP is showing. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:03:42 PM EDT
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Haven't done it yet, but I'm planning on making a rack and attaching it to the back of our pantry door.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:03:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Stuff I use in the front, Stuff I forgot about in the back. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:05:16 PM EDT
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Alphabetical
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:07:30 PM EDT
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I generally have 3 different containers of the same spice open at the same time, because I couldn't find the one shoved in the back that was already open. Why do I have mutiples to begin with? Because I bought another one at the store because I couldn't find the one I bought last trip to the store. They get thrown away once a year when I get tired of digging for something and throw out all the ones that have turned solid.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:09:41 PM EDT
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None. Organization is a sign of madness.
That 'Better Than Bouillon' is some seriously good stuff. Needs to be refrigerated after opening though. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:10:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Haven't done it yet, but I'm planning on making a rack and attaching it to the back of our pantry door. That’s not a bad idea |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 8:15:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I know, right? My wife organizes the spices specifically so I can't find anything. Ask my wife how I organize my reloading supplies . |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:00:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: None. Organization is a sign of madness. That 'Better Than Bouillon' is some seriously good stuff. Needs to be refrigerated after opening though. Went and double checked, it has not been opened. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:37:37 PM EDT
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I built a wall mounted spice rack for the wife as an anniversary gift one year
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:46:55 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:51:57 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: harbor freight screwdriver holder. https://preview.redd.it/87faw5fo7pob1.jpg?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=95564d09568cbdaddb6e021c2b301443e5e73721 Cholula is great pepper sauce ! |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:54:36 PM EDT
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“He who controls the spice controls the universe.”
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:56:09 PM EDT
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lol...
...what now? |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:57:25 PM EDT
[#32]
It does not matter as my lady destroys my system in the matter of a few days. She cooks far more than me so I just let it go.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:57:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: “He who controls the spice controls the universe.” I was waiting for that 
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:59:18 PM EDT
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I have a couple of racks near the stove with the most commonly used ones.
The back side of the island has several shallow shelves where I store the rest, along with a few other kitchen staples like baking soda and bigger containers of salt, black pepper, and stuff in odd containers. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 9:59:59 PM EDT
[#35]
Some good ideas here
Looks like some sort of rack for the back of the pantry door is the best idea that would work for us Sounds like lots of folks have the same issue, glad to hear that I am not alone There's probably some stuff in our cabinet that expired 5 years ago |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:00:34 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:01:13 PM EDT
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On the Lazy Susan alphabetically.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:03:06 PM EDT
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After Penzeys decided to declare war on me, I found the Spice House, thanks to bros here.
I find their flat packs to be pretty sweet. They sell holders if you want as well. 
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:03:27 PM EDT
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Two Lazy Suzan’s, arranged alphabetically. I put painters tape on the bottle and write the date I buy it/refill it.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:03:52 PM EDT
[#40]
Square metal tins with clear lids and printed label tapes. In a drawer in the kitchen.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:04:15 PM EDT
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If you don't have a couple un named sketchy jars or bags in your spice cabinet I don't want to eat your food
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:04:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: After Penzeys decided to declare war on me, I found the Spice House, thanks to bros here. I find their flat packs to be pretty sweet. They sell holders if you want as well. https://www.thespicehouse.com/cdn/shop/files/DSC_1683_615x615.jpg?v=1683835064 Hm I need to try something like this. I generally use their flat packs to refill my jars but this would save a ton of space. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:08:34 PM EDT
[#43]
Small jars go into a cabinet with a basic spice rack system.
 Attached FileLarger jars and extra spices go into a lower cabinet with a pull out drawer.  Attached File |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:14:05 PM EDT
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Strewn about haphazardly on the countertops and crammed into various drawers and cabinets in no particular order.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:17:54 PM EDT
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In our upper cabinet I built steps 1-1/2" tall each step about 2" back.
Basically, you have 12" upper cabinet depth. 2x10 gives 2-3/4" space for spices on bottom. 2x8 nailed to x10 flush on backside. next, 2x6 and etc. Its not a perfect system but cheap and easy. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:20:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We have a really good system where we cram them all in no particular order in a dedicated kichen cabinet and I must search through them all each time I'm looking for one. That is a very good system. It gives you hope that if you keep searching you might find that spice you're undoubtedly out of. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:20:53 PM EDT
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I think my lovely wife throws them in the cupboard and stirs them with a stick.
I can't find shit in there. |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:21:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Hm I need to try something like this. I generally use their flat packs to refill my jars but this would save a ton of space. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: After Penzeys decided to declare war on me, I found the Spice House, thanks to bros here. I find their flat packs to be pretty sweet. They sell holders if you want as well. https://www.thespicehouse.com/cdn/shop/files/DSC_1683_615x615.jpg?v=1683835064 Hm I need to try something like this. I generally use their flat packs to refill my jars but this would save a ton of space. I do one single holder, unlike the double pictured. I pair it with loose commonly used flat packs, and schitzo jars and bags of dried peppers |
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:22:21 PM EDT
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A drawer for the usual suspects and popular blends, rest are.....somewhere.
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Posted: 10/30/2023 10:22:36 PM EDT
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Blind taste test
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