[Sca-cooks] Favorite spice containers
lilinah@earthlink.net
lilinah at earthlink.net
Thu Oct 5 14:27:12 PDT 2006
"Sharon Gordon" <gordonse at one.net> wrote:
>What are your favorite period and OOP spice containers? I am trying
>to avoid plastic ones in either case.
For storage, i use glass jars - because glass is non-porous and won't
absorb flavors/scents like plastic does - with lids that screw on
tight, so that moisture doesn't get in and flavors (volatile oils)
won't get out. I keep them in a cupboard away from light and as much
as possible heat.
For events, i've used glass jars with cork stoppers. But i don't
store the spices in them, because i don't want the cork to pick up
the flavor/scent.
And for feasts, i've used little ramekins or low rimmed terracotta
under-pot dishes for spices on the table during the meal (i bring the
spices in a ziploc bag).
"Lisa Sawyer" <lady.ysabeau at gmail.com> wrote:
>Depending on the amount, I like baby food jars. They have a wide enough lid
>that you can easily put a spoon in there and they are stackable. Probably
>not ideal for long term storage because they are clear but very convenient
>and sturdy.
They may well have changed, but back in the 70s, used baby food jar
lids didn't screw really air-tight. So i haven't used them since
(mmm, how did i get those baby food jars? Well, i had some favorite
flavors i used to buy and eat myself, then i saved the jars...)
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