tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4087620089037298722.post7374651062464331745..comments2012-04-18T22:25:59.224-03:00Comments on A Financial Flogging: Spice Up Your WalletJGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17615415808494881121noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4087620089037298722.post-16539379528377620122011-01-01T08:59:21.024-04:002011-01-01T08:59:21.024-04:00Excellent. Just what I was looking for. Intuitivel...Excellent. Just what I was looking for. Intuitively pop brands command absurd premiums. <br />Use unit pricing comparisons for all food items and diets e.g. vegetables meat and pasta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4087620089037298722.post-1594569063144758832008-06-14T12:37:00.000-03:002008-06-14T12:37:00.000-03:00Depending on the turn-around time on when they ref...Depending on the turn-around time on when they refill a bin (chili powder sells quicker than cumin for example), then worrying about how fresh the spices are would be a concern.<BR/><BR/>As well, I don't think my palette is sensitive enough to notice the difference between 3 month old and 8 month old spices.<BR/><BR/>I keep mine in small tuperware containers in a dark cupboard to minimize light and moisture exposure.<BR/><BR/>The first time I make something I always follow the instructions then I would adjust measurements as need be. <BR/><BR/>Each spice bin has it's own scoop so I am not worried about contamination.JGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17615415808494881121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4087620089037298722.post-41985127940355471352008-06-14T02:02:00.000-03:002008-06-14T02:02:00.000-03:00Have you considered that the freshness of a spice ...Have you considered that the freshness of a spice is very much affected by exposure to light, moisture and air. These are not controlled at a bulk outlet in comparison to product purchased and sealed when it was fresh. If you are buying what you need for "right now" you are probably fine with bulk store open bin purchases but if you are stocking a pantry then you might take that into consideration.<BR/><BR/>One more consideration is control of cross contact, will it matter to you if there is cilantro in your parsley or garlic powder in your gingerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4087620089037298722.post-55814243152430475622008-06-06T15:11:00.000-03:002008-06-06T15:11:00.000-03:00Spices don't *keep* as well in plastic as in glass...Spices don't *keep* as well in plastic as in glass. However, if you keep your glass containers (or purchase ones that work better for your usage), you can certainly refill from plastic bags.<BR/><BR/>I rarely measure spices except by eye. If I'm aiming for a particular measurement, I measure by eye into the palm of my hand. Spicing does not need to be scientific.ACLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414121031288162529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4087620089037298722.post-60518989941550273202008-06-05T22:09:00.000-03:002008-06-05T22:09:00.000-03:00Nice research! The bulk spice store is a little o...Nice research! The bulk spice store is a little out of my way but I should definitely make the effort with savings like these.<BR/><BR/>Kris at Get Rich SlowlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com