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[Jim Becker]

Ok, spices don't last forever, well in human terms salt probably does. But many are pretty weak after a year. Dating them might help us to toss the ones we never use and the ones that are due for replacement. ....I'm sure this will not work in our kitchen so choosing my battles....

This is a real risk that many folks forget about, particularly for items that are not used as often. I'm already taking a hard look at that as we prepare for our move...identifying things that just need to be culled completely and other items that probably should be purchased in the smaller amounts.

[Nathan Johnson]

How many spices are really needed?
I think we go a bit overboard sometimes.

[Jim Becker]

How many spices are really needed?
I think we go a bit overboard sometimes.

It kinda depends upon what kind of food one makes...I use a lot of things, although some of them are for specific types of ethnic dishes and are not used often. Several types of curries are examples there.

[Thomas Wilson]

This is a real risk that many folks forget about, particularly for items that are not used as often. I'm already taking a hard look at that as we prepare for our move...identifying things that just need to be culled completely and other items that probably should be purchased in the smaller amounts.

The risk for us is that we have about 30 bottles of cayenne.

[Jon Nuckles]

How many spices are really needed?
I think we go a bit overboard sometimes.

Nathan,
Having lived and eaten in Minnesota for 10+ years, I think that point of view is widely shared in your State!
Kind regards and no offense intended,
Jon