Please recommend your best spice rack

amother

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 7:33 am

I need a new one. Have a regular turn table now. I hate it. What should I get?

PinkFridge

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 7:59 am

I have a rack mounted on an inside cabinet door. It's a long rack, I have lots of spices. I keep them in alphabetical order.

I just opened amother blush's links. I like them in the order they're presented. I've tried variations of 3 and that doesn't work.

tweety1

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 8:19 am

PinkFridge wrote:

Tnx. I waiting to hear from more "tried and true" as you call it. From blushs link the middle one I wouldn't even try. The other 2 I'd consider.

asmileaday

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 10:04 am

You don't specify if space is limited or not. I have this one. The pullout shelves are space saving and useful.
But I like amother blush's second link of the same idea in a wired version.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A.....1CTB1

chuchu

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 10:09 am

sub wrote:

this is from the container store

I have this and would recommend it. I got it in Walmart.

sub

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 10:15 am

I actually got mine because I got tired of standing on a stepstool to reach the top spices. I like the idea that I can pull it down and access all my spices.

Amarante

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 10:19 am

How are you organizing your spices?

I divided my spices in terms of how they are used and how often.

Frequently used while cooking are by the cooktop. Spices used for baking are in a separate area. Specialty type spices are in a different area.

I like less frequently used spices in a drawer - they sell drawer inserts for those so the labels face up.

If you don't use certain spices frequently, it is better if they are in a dark place. I also stored some spices in the freezer for the ones I bought in bulk.

tweety1

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 10:33 am

Sub and chuchu, how many spices does it hold? I have tons! Like almost every one on the market.

amother

Teal

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 10:36 am

I store them in a drawer! Everything is visible, within reach, and I store them in alphabetical order.

If you can switch your spice cabinet with the contents of a kitchen drawer, I’d recommend that.

ra_mom

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 10:37 am

I personally keep the bottom shelf of the roomy cabinet above my most worked counter space, which is adjacent to my stove top, full of my spices. No special equipment. Everything is same brand, same size, neatly lined up with most often used in front and at sides. Like 40 spices? Who knows. I wouldn't even venture to count.

geemum

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 2:49 pm

I keep my spices in a drawer. Search on amazon for "drawer spice organizer".

tweety1

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 2:59 pm

geemum wrote:

I keep my spices in a drawer. Search on amazon for "drawer spice organizer".

Which one do you have?

amother

Teal

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 2:59 pm

geemum wrote:

I keep my spices in a drawer. Search on amazon for "drawer spice organizer".

Why do you need an organizer for the drawer? They’re organized as is.

amother

Seafoam

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 4:26 pm

I heard of storing in the freezer, for freshness. One round tin with many little tins inside, without caps. You keep a small spoon, which makes it so easy to use and put away!

FranticFrummie

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 4:42 pm

I use a CD bookcase, sort of like this one, except mine is wider:
http://bruceshah.com/gallery/
Ikea Cd Tower Grey Cdc Toronto Cabinet Storage

I literally have floor to ceiling spices! (Actually, I store heavy canned goods on the bottom two shelves, for stability.) I sort my spices by cuisine, so it's really easy if I'm making a curry, stir fry, or sushi. I can grab exactly what I need, and can tell if I'm running out of something in a particular department.

little neshamala

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 8:02 pm

Ok so this is very pricey, but....
BEST SPICE RACK EVERRRRRRR!!!!!!

https://www.amazon.com/Vertica.....r=8-7

ETA I may have gotten it cheaper from their website verticalspice.com but that was over 2 years ago

sub

Sun, Jul 28 2019, 8:15 pm

tweety1 wrote:

Sub and chuchu, how many spices does it hold? I have tons! Like almost every one on the market.

Sorry just saw your question. It holds between 5-8 bottles per shelf depending on the size of the bottle. There are 3 shelves.