Spice Racks Blog

Have you ever picked up a new cookbook, started looking through the recipes and then realized “Wait. Where am I supposed to get Fennel Pollen?”. Even though most supermarkets are getting better at providing well-stocked spice sections, it’s a cold, hard culinary fact that you can’t always find everything you need locally.

So, let’s give thanks to the Interwebs – because you can find excellent spice purveyors online! One of my favorites is Whole Spice.  Not only do they have an awesome range of global spices, but they grind the spices before shipping your order – so you get amazingly fresh, fragrant spices and herbs (They also ship tea and coffee!).  So whether you need Amjur Powder, or a teaspoon of Zhug – check out Whole Spice! And where are you gonna put your new spices? How about these Stackable Spice Tins?

image from Whole Spice (of course!)

There seem to be two schools of thought towards spice storage. One group maintains that it’s best for spices to be kept in lightproof, airtight containers in your cabinet. The other group knows this – but can’t resist the convenience of having spices on the counter and readily available.  The convenience outweighs the fact that sunlight and heat from the stove seriously compromises the quality of spices. Me, like Johnny Cash, I walk the line.  I like keeping my spices in the cupboard when I’m not cooking, but when I’m rattling the pots and pans I like to have all my seasoning options in front of me. (more…)