Is Your Spice Cabinet Organized?

January 12, 2010

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They're loosely in alphabetical order, though the ones I use most often are right at the front. I keep them in my cupboard, which has sliding shelves, and I've labeled them all on top with a Sharpie to easy locating.

limelightqueen 3 years 17 weeks

I picked yes because even though my spice cabinet isn't exactly organized it's not not organized (does the make any sense?)I have my basic herbs and spices in the door, it would be alphabetized but no one else in my house gives a crap about whether or not the spice cabinet is organized, so it's not. The specialty stuff (zata'ar or saffron threads for instance) is kept on the top shelf.

limelightqueen 3 years 17 weeks

I picked yes because even though my spice cabinet isn't exactly organized it's not not organized (does the make any sense?) I have my basic herbs and spices in the door, it would be alphabetized but no one else in my house gives a crap about whether or not the spice cabinet is organized, so it's not. The specialty stuff (zata'ar or saffron threads for instance) is kept on the top shelf.

syako 3 years 18 weeks

I have two lazy susans and the spices are organized by a category system I made.One lazy susan:All the spicy spices (i.e. cayenne, chili powder, red pepper flakes, etc)Then middle eastern (cumin, coriander, turmeric, etc.)Baking-ish spices (cinnamon, baking soda, pumpkin pie, etc.)Herbs (dried herbs and mixes like herbs de provence)And then on the other lazy susan:Eastern (soy, teriyaki, etc.)Vinegars (balsamic, sherry wine, etc.)Oils/marinadesOthers (corn starch, corn meal, etc).I find this easier than alphabetical because usually most recipes will fall into a category with a few strays here and there.

syako 3 years 18 weeks

I have two lazy susans and the spices are organized by a category system I made. One lazy susan: All the spicy spices (i.e. cayenne, chili powder, red pepper flakes, etc) Then middle eastern (cumin, coriander, turmeric, etc.) Baking-ish spices (cinnamon, baking soda, pumpkin pie, etc.) Herbs (dried herbs and mixes like herbs de provence) And then on the other lazy susan: Eastern (soy, teriyaki, etc.) Vinegars (balsamic, sherry wine, etc.) Oils/marinades Others (corn starch, corn meal, etc). I find this easier than alphabetical because usually most recipes will fall into a category with a few strays here and there.

flavacrisp 3 years 18 weeks

Not organized, but I can usually find everything quickly.

cantdecide 3 years 18 weeks

I've got a Spice Stack that is an organizer for the cabinet. It holds a ton of spice bottles from the grocery store, so its nice that I don't have to transfer spices or use whatever came with the rack (yuk!). My Spice Stack solution was a quick way to get all the spices I already owned organized. And you know, I actually use my spices more now that I know what I have :-)

cantdecide 3 years 18 weeks

Rancher'sGirl 3 years 18 weeks

Not organized per se...most frequently used in front section of the drawer, less so are toward the back.

betty kraker 3 years 18 weeks

nope never

betty kraker 3 years 18 weeks

nope never

PinkUnicorn 3 years 18 weeks

I bought this hanging shelf system and put it on my pantry door for spices. The bottom shelf are savoury spices and start with Indian spices and then move to chiles and some Latin spices, then the next shelf is all of my herbs, then the top shelf is sweet spices. So nice and organized!

PinkNC 3 years 18 weeks

Yes, mine is organized by what I use the most and size.

nariyal 3 years 18 weeks

I organize mine by color too... I've never tried any other way.

3 years 18 weeks

I organise by colour. It works in my head better than anything else, so I stick to it.

fuzzles 3 years 18 weeks

I wish I had the drawer space in my current kitchen to organize my spices my favorite way. I would alphabetize the jars upright in a drawer within arm's reach of the stove, and then place stickers on the lids with the contents written on them.

AmberHoney 3 years 18 weeks

Yes, alpha for spices on lazy susans (I have 3 large ones), salts have their own section (different area of kitchen on slider cabinet just for spices), oils and vinegars same same - alpha. I'm lucky enough to have had my kitchen enlarged in my tiny home. It's the biggest room in the house and totally organized. Hubby and I both cook, so it must be. My cans are also alpha.

tlsgirl 3 years 18 weeks

My spice cabinet gives me a headache. Actually, I have two cabinets devoted to spices, and they used to be alphabetical - not since I moved. Now, they're just crazy.

jessicaeden 3 years 18 weeks

alphabetically . . . I'm such a nerd!

3 years 18 weeks

I have them in my pantry in alphabetical order in a spice rack. I created my own labels to replace the ones that they came in.

starangel82 3 years 18 weeks

Yes. I'm a little OCD when it comes to my kitchen. Everything has to be in the right place so I can open my cabients and find stuff with my eyes closed.

PrincessLtrain 3 years 18 weeks

I tried alphabetically, but that just meant reorganizing them after every use. Instead, I group the salts, the herbs, etc. with the baking spices on a separate shelf. I also keep a printed list of my spices, oils and vinegars (alphabetically) on the cabinet and on my work computer which speeds up cross referencing when I'm looking at recipes.

3 years 18 weeks

Mine is, but only by my own order. After I moved here a friend visited and helped unpack the kitchen, and she put everything in alphabetical order. It did not work for me. I would say mine is organized by...cuisine, or dish. I cook a lot of Italian, Mexican and Asian dishes, so those spices and seasonings are up front, 'pie spices;' cinnamon, nutmeg, and the like are further back. My large election of hot sauces and such are on the top shelf. I do have them on some of those slideout plastic step things, so most are visible. But I know where things are, and that's what counts!

LeslieLaFleur 3 years 18 weeks

Chiefdishwash is my hero. I will now follow in her footsteps and purchase 2 (maybe 3, i have a lot of spices and spice blends) lazy susans and alphabetize.

chiefdishwasher 3 years 18 weeks

2 "lazy susans" store my spices in alphabetical order....I got tired of spending 15 minutes looking for spices I knew I had! The most used letter.....C by far.

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