When you buy spices of all brands and sizes, it can be difficult to keep the cabinet organised. We’ve all seen beautifully organised drawers filled with spice containers online, and we are here to help get you closer to your dreams.
Assess your inventory
If you’re being honest, you have a lot of spices that you have never used. We’re all guilty of buying one spice for that one recipe and never using it again. So to start, you need to do a count of all the spices you have, then ones you’re going to keep, and the ones you’re going to toss. Pay attention to expiration dates on the bottle, too! You might want to keep something that has long expired.
Examine your spice containers
Are your current containers working for you? If not, maybe it’s time to invest in some small glass jars. They could be round or square, get something that suits you.
Clean out your drawer
You’ll be surprised at how dirty your spice drawer is, so make sure you clean it out with a wet dishcloth. Once your area is dry, line your spice drawer with wrapping paper or a nice cloth.
Label the jars
Grab a permanent marker or an oil-based paint marker and label all your jars. That way, you’re able to create a nice uniform look. When labelling, make sure you start with the spices that you use the most.
Fill up your spice jars
Create a paper cone to use as a makeshift funnel; this way, you’re able to avoid cross-contamination.
Put your spices back in the drawer
You could choose to sort them alphabetically or put your most frequent use up front. The most important thing is that you place them in a way that works for you.