That's what I usually have in my cabinets, way too many spices. I'm sure I'm the only one who does this but I always forget what I have and then end up buying more of the same stuff. So I took inventory and made a little list so I would always know what I have and what I need. I can just look at a recipe and then check the list to see what I have. Anyhow, it works for me. 
I actually forgot to take a before picture so just take my word for it, it was messy!
***edited to say:
Rhonda in OK,
No we can't get these brands of spices here in Croatia. We have been here for 8 years and so I have brought them back little by little.
Nina,
Every time I go to the states I bring back some cans of non-fat cooking spray, they last a long time if you go sparingly!
Everyone,
I have so many cream of tarters because we had a group of people come once and they wanted a list so I gave them one and they all brought a little of each thing, so I got about 10 cream of tarters. So, if you have any unusual ways to use the COT, please let me know!
I actually forgot to take a before picture so just take my word for it, it was messy!***edited to say:
Rhonda in OK,
No we can't get these brands of spices here in Croatia. We have been here for 8 years and so I have brought them back little by little.
Nina,
Every time I go to the states I bring back some cans of non-fat cooking spray, they last a long time if you go sparingly!
Everyone,
I have so many cream of tarters because we had a group of people come once and they wanted a list so I gave them one and they all brought a little of each thing, so I got about 10 cream of tarters. So, if you have any unusual ways to use the COT, please let me know!
An *excellent* idea Tori, thanks for sharing. (o:
ReplyDeletethat is a really good idea! I am always losing my spices.
ReplyDeleteI am so jealous to see your Pam spray!!--I miss no-stick cooking spray....
ReplyDeleteThanks for featuring me this week!
What a great idea! Just today as I was getting my grocery list together, I had to rummage around looking for certain spices. What a pain!
ReplyDeleteI NEED to do this, it was evident yesterday when I made my season salt up...great idea.
ReplyDeletelove tips like this that enhance my homemaking.
Deby
This is a great tip, Tori!
ReplyDeleteLOL, do you really have that many jars of cream of tartar?! Well, you can make a ton of snickerdoodles at least... be sure to send some my way! ;o)
I guess I should be thankful for our small pantry/cabinets; my spices can't get lost, LOL!
My spices were always a mess too. Then Bruce made me a spice caddy for my cabinet and I love it!
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That is a great idea. I am going to do that. I have just cleaned out my spice cabinet. I am so ashamed at how many I had to throw away because they were hid and I had forgotten that I had them. I had so many of the same ones too. I had some that were so old they were no longer any good. so, I now have a neat spice cabinet but I don't want the same thing to happen again over the next months so I will use the idea that you provided and I thank you very much. connie
ReplyDeletePs. your cabinest look very neat also.
Wow! That is ALOT of cream of tartar! I'm so basic and boring. I have this fantastic cinnamon blend from the pampered chef, it meets alot of needs. :) I guess my favorite would have to be Lawry's Seasoned Salt. I use it alot.
ReplyDeleteI am curious, can you buy these brands of spices in Croatia or did you bring them with you?
ReplyDeleteI like to keep a lot of spices too, my DH smokes meat and likes homemade rub that uses a lot of spices.
And ever since the Y2K preparations, I keep at least 4 boxes of salt on hand. DH really likes salt on his food so I reason that even if we have very sparse food because of some disaster, at least he will have some salt for it.
That's a good idea! You should see my spice cabinet. I should use your idea. :)
ReplyDeleteTori,
ReplyDeleteMy mom always used a little cream of tarter in her homemade pancake syrup. It keeps it good longer.
Dawne
PS Good luck getting rid of that Cream of tarter by the way.
D
The only thing I use cream of tartar for is making play dough. I wouldn't have a clue what else you use it for. :v)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for the list!
You can make homemade play dough with Cream of Tartar, but I guess your kids are too big for that! :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the post. My husband may not appreciate another idea of how I can transform his former bachelor abode! Nina in Portugal said that she misses Pam. Pampered Chef sells a spray bottle that you put oil into, pump, and spray. Not as good as Pam, but better than nothing.
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