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43. Here is a little trick she picked up somewhere to save space in her spice cabinet. And find the spice you want.

Sat Feb 3, 2024, 01:39 PM

Feb 2024

Quick and easy, "lazy Susan."

1. Take two pie tins with a diameter suitable for your space. Example 9,10,12" like these http://tinyurl.com/rotating-spice-racks

2. take some same-size marbles and put them in the bottom pie tin http://tinyurl.com/same-size-marbles

3. place the second pie tin on top of the marbles. You should now have a "lazy Susan" to hold your spices

4 . add spice containers

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Picture of my spice collection and obsession with Penzeys [View all] Croney Feb 2024 OP

Some spices dont really expire.... getagrip_already Feb 2024 #1

I agree; they've been staples for thousands of years, Croney Feb 2024 #2

LOL, cinnamon is not a great example to "last forever" in my house. RandomNumbers Feb 2024 #32

Notice that mine is the big jar in the back center of the picture! Croney Feb 2024 #33

I think that the "last forever" meant usefulness, not how often we go through niyad Feb 2024 #51

Grow as much as you can Puppyjive Feb 2024 #39

I grow a few basics here in Boston, like parsley and oregano, Croney Feb 2024 #42

100%! BobTheSubgenius Feb 2024 #62

That Is a Truly Impressive Array! It Has My Mouth Watering! What Do We Cook Next? The Roux Comes First Feb 2024 #3

I'm cooking with little or no salt these days, and Penzeys has Croney Feb 2024 #5

Have you seen his Groundhog Day sale? Just got the email. niyad Feb 2024 #23

Yes, very tempting, the two $25 gift cards for $35, Croney Feb 2024 #46

Yes, the two for $35 is very tempting. And it is not like they expire or anything! niyad Feb 2024 #47

I was recently turned on to smoked paprika, hot & sweet. CrispyQ Feb 2024 #4

I just looked, and my Paprika Smoked Spanish Style bottle Croney Feb 2024 #6

It's so pretty, too! CrispyQ Feb 2024 #14

Penzeys granulated air-dried shallots are also great on popcorn. Snarkoleptic Feb 2024 #61

Smoked paprika from Penzey's is now what I sprinkle on boiled eggs instead of salt and pepper. Upgrade! n/t DJ Porkchop Feb 2024 #7

That sounds interesting. LoisB Feb 2024 #9

Love the sumac for nonsalty tang! Easterncedar Feb 2024 #27

I love Penzey's smoked Spanish paprika! yardwork Feb 2024 #36

And the roasted garlic! niyad Feb 2024 #48

I haven't tried that yet! yardwork Feb 2024 #49

Do try as soon as you can. niyad Feb 2024 #52

Someone on D.U. directed me to Berbere. It is an Ethiopian blend. 3Hotdogs Feb 2024 #8

At Penzey's, it is now listed as Ethiopian blend. The name change has to do niyad Feb 2024 #24

Thanks for the info Easterncedar Feb 2024 #28

We we redesigned the kitchen... Tesha Feb 2024 #10

That's how my daughter's are in her new kitchen, very organized in drawers. Croney Feb 2024 #11

Sounds wonderful! yardwork Feb 2024 #50

Spices ... kooth Feb 2024 #12

I love Penzeys. StarryNite Feb 2024 #13

I don't know how you keep all that from tumbling down... Trueblue Texan Feb 2024 #15

Finding a good arrangement has been an ongoing challenge. Croney Feb 2024 #18

Pre-pandemic a local grocery sold bulk spices Retrograde Feb 2024 #45

Have you checked out Panch Phoran and Ras Al Hannout? Ponietz Feb 2024 #16

I looked both those up and they're salt-free, so worth a try! Croney Feb 2024 #21

I don't see our favorite Unwind Your Mind Feb 2024 #17

Yes, I've had to donate the salted blends because Croney Feb 2024 #20

There's a little local spice store north of me that's been doing business since 1870. LudwigPastorius Feb 2024 #19

Lovely. Ive been wanting to try Green Goddess. Must be good cause you have 2. Recommend Herbs txwhitedove Feb 2024 #22

Green Goddess is my number one favorite. Croney Feb 2024 #29

Goodness, your collection almost rivals those of mine, and a friend (whose niyad Feb 2024 #25

Care to share a picture? 🙂 Croney Feb 2024 #30

I would, but I don't have the skills. niyad Feb 2024 #31

I use postimages.org, it's pretty easy. Croney Feb 2024 #34

I started out with a small spice rack Farmer-Rick Feb 2024 #26

I love their store! The Justice blend is AllyCat Feb 2024 #35

My wife gives Penzeys spices for gifts. It is always a gift for a newly married couples. And she has repeat.... usaf-vet Feb 2024 #37

I give them to the Rethug relatives I'm stuck with. Croney Feb 2024 #40

Here is a little trick she picked up somewhere to save space in her spice cabinet. And find the spice you want. usaf-vet Feb 2024 #43

Cool! Croney Feb 2024 #44

I stock up on the gift boxes when there are special sales, and have a tote just niyad Feb 2024 #54

As for myself, my supplier in the previous year Tetrachloride Feb 2024 #38

I give weight to Bill Penzey's outspokenness for the cause. Croney Feb 2024 #41

Sighhhhhh niyad Feb 2024 #55

I used to have a similar cigar box in which I kept my herbs Bristlecone Feb 2024 #53

This one holds only humdrum coffee filters. Croney Feb 2024 #58

if you like smoked paprika --- try Aleppo pepper nebby70 Feb 2024 #56

Great Company and Great Owner EddieOnTheMesa Feb 2024 #57

TIL... ( Today I Learned ) Pluvious Feb 2024 #59

getting fresh is BS. i just use more, of course. i have rarely used + a few never used. but i happened to walk past the pansypoo53219 Feb 2024 #60

I've got to check out Penzey's. I've got a big rack hanging on the side of a cabinet that's Vinca Feb 2024 #63