Thank you to Carrie for passing these Spice Hints along to me!
If you use lots of spices, your rack is probably full old and new spices and they do get stale. It should be cleaned and cleared out at least once a year. Here’s what to do:
1. Open the jar or can of herbs or spices and take a good sniff. It should smell strong and flavorful. If the color is still OK, bright and not pale, you can keep it.
2. If the aroma is flat or the color is not right, get rid of it. Repurpose to a dried-flower potpourri or a sachet.
3. Proper storage is the key to making spices and herbs last longer—no strong light, heat or moisture. Don’t put them over the stove, in direct sunlight or in a window.
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