MrsSquid Posted April 28, 2019 Report Share Posted April 28, 2019 I am curious as to what people use to store spices. Do you keep them in a rack or carousel, in a cabinet or drawer? There are so many options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 hours ago, MrsSquid said: I am curious as to what people use to store spices. Do you keep them in a rack or carousel, in a cabinet or drawer? There are so many options. It varied from one rig to another. One had a built in spice rack so that was a no brainer. In one I had a pull-out pantry so they went on a shelf in it. In one I put all my spices into a clear-sided shoe box so I could more easily lift the whole thing out of a drawer when cooking. Like you said, "so many options.". Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coleen Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 I have a drawer full of spices and seasonings. And, those that don't fit in the drawer go in the kitchen cabinet, along with the dishes. Sure, I could get by with just a few basic seasonings. But, we like to experiment with our cooking and eating, so we use a lot of different seasonings. I prefer to keep them in a drawer or cabinet so that they are not in the light, and so that they are not near the heat and moisture from the stove top or other cooking appliances. Quote Coleen Sykora Escapees Life Member #19747 Workers On Wheels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_g Posted September 18, 2019 Report Share Posted September 18, 2019 For spices, we have the IKEA drawer organizer and canisters in a cabinet, they're a good size. Keeping them in a cool, dark place preserves the flavor & intensity longer. I buy bulk and keep the extra that won't fit in the shakey bottle in a zip loc. Quote Not all those who wander are lost - J. R. R. Tolkien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankgibbons Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 On 4/29/2019 at 5:59 AM, MrsSquid said: I am curious as to what people use to store spices. Do you keep them in a rack or carousel, in a cabinet or drawer? There are so many options. Keep your spices tightly covered and store them in a cool, dry place. Whole spices stay fresh for up to 2 years while ground spices have a 6-month shelf life. Store red spices, such as paprika and red pepper, in the refrigerator. They will hold their color and keep their flavor longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) Here's how we store ours. Edited February 14, 2023 by docj Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGMer Posted January 28, 2020 Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 YouCopia Spice Stack is what I use. The 18-spice one fits nicely in your cabinet. if I could figure out how, I would post a link to one on Amazon. Unfortunately I can’t seem to, sorry! They also make bigger ones if you need one. I fit more than 18 spices, by using the older type of baby food jars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted January 29, 2020 Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 I can tell you one thing to definitely not do; placing the rack above the range is bad, bad, bad. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted August 29, 2020 Report Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 12/8/2019 at 12:28 PM, docj said: Here's how we store ours. What is it?? Link?? Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docj Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 4 hours ago, rpsinc said: What is it?? Link?? https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KFSLMO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Quote Sandie & Joel 2000 40' Beaver Patriot Thunder Princeton--425 HP/1550 ft-lbs CAT C-12 2014 Honda CR-V AWD EX-L with ReadyBrute tow bar/brake systemWiFiRanger Ambassador Follow our adventures on Facebook at Weiss Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted August 30, 2020 Report Share Posted August 30, 2020 18 minutes ago, docj said: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KFSLMO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thank you Quote Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 8/29/2020 at 6:34 PM, docj said: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KFSLMO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Thanks X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) Just for grins, look up storage recommendations for ground spices. Surprise, surprise, the recommendations are not RV friendly, especially about light and temperature degrading spices. Edited September 1, 2020 by Ray,IN Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 1 hour ago, Ray,IN said: Just for grins, look up storage recommendations for ground spices. Surprise, surprise, the recommendations are not RV friendly, especially about light and temperature degrading spices. If you mount those racks on the inside of a cupboard or pantry you wouldn't have a light problem. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cactus Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 17 hours ago, sandsys said: If you mount those racks on the inside of a cupboard or pantry you wouldn't have a light problem. Linda X2 With ya` Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 On 8/31/2020 at 11:51 PM, sandsys said: If you mount those racks on the inside of a cupboard or pantry you wouldn't have a light problem. Linda That just leaves the temperature storage range to control. Quote 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 17 minutes ago, Ray,IN said: That just leaves the temperature storage range to control. When we lived full time in a motorhome we always controlled the temperature, anyway, for our own comfort so I don't see spices being upset by temperature. Humidity, maybe, depending on where you are traveling. Linda Quote Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2gypsies Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 We found the older we get the less we cook via recipes. We eat very simply - the most involved are soups. Therefore, the spices get old before using much of them. Buying a big spice rack would be wasteful for us. Now we just buy a few basic ones, date them and replace those after a year or so. Quote Full-timed for 16 YearsTraveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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