Saturday, February 15, 2014

Organizing the Spice Cabinet

My spice cabinet has always been very cluttered.  Awhile ago I bought some baskets and a tiered rack hoping that those items would help clean up the cabinet a bit.  It helped more in grouping the clutter then organizing it.


What I needed to do was really look at what was in this cabinet.  Basically, I need to get rid of some stuff.  First I took everything out.  I grouped the items into three categories - 1.  Baking  2.  Cooking  3.  Oils.  Then I really looked at the items in each category.  If I haven't used it within 6 months I got rid of it.  I have heard that spices should be replaced every year.  Some of mine I have had since I got married - much longer than a year ago :)  

I then started putting what was left back into the cabinet.  The top shelf I designated for my baking items.  I don't back a lot so this is a good spot for them.  I put all of them in a white basket and was able to place my containers of powdered sugar, white flour, and wheat flour.  

The bottom two shelves are for all my cooking spices and oils.  I placed all the oils behind a white basket that houses the back-up spices that I use to fill the spice rack that is on my counter.  Next to that basket I placed larger boxes and spice containers that didn't fit in the basket. On the bottom shelf, I placed the tiered rack with all of my WildTree spices on them.  Next to that I placed the salt and pepper.  On the cabinet door I have a hook where I hang my monthly meal plan and any recipes I will need for the week.

Here is the finished look:


It doesn't look like a huge change, but I can already see that this is going to be easier for me to find something when I need it.  I now know exactly what spices I have so I wan't be purchasing doubles anymore.  

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