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Health & Fitness

Spice it Up!

Organizing Spices

Q:  What is the best way to organize my spices?

A: Here are some thoughts:

- While there is no expiration date, herbs and spices lose their flavor and should be replaced every 2-3 years.  Start your organizing by purging old spices and buying some new ones.

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-Mark the bottom of spice bottles with your purchase date for future purging.

-Logistically, you may want to consider to placing your spices near your cooking area.

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-Lazy Susan's are a great tool for storing spices in a cabinet.  Inserts are available for drawers or you can lay them flat.

- Yes, I do alphabetize my spices but that's what works for me.  It's not necessary to do that and I would suggest you arrange them to make it work for you and your space.

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