I love to cook. I don’t love to knock over every jar in my cupboard to shake out a little rosemary and thyme. And I am slight of stature, which make it difficult to see in the back spaces of upper cabinets.
For years, I tried different spice organization tips. I tried the stair-step tray. I tried the spinning wheel. These both required either a step stool or arm extenders. Then a neighbor recommended stashing the spices in a drawer and taking a sharpie to their lids. That work fine until we moved to a home with too few drawers.
Two Decembers ago, I was peeling a Christmas clementine while staring at it’s crate. I don’t know what it is about those little wooden boxes, but I love them. I always want to find some good purpose for them.
Before I had finished spitting out all the seeds, I was loading cumin and coriander into the crate.
Now instead of trying to reach the unseen spices, the spice rack comes to me.
The spices are arranged alphabetically. So even if the name’s not written on the lid, they are easy to find.
Works for me!
How cute is that??? I have vintage label curtains, this tip would theme in beautifully. Not to mention its just plain Smart! Thank you! Blessings, Whitney
Love the clementine box! I keep most of my small jars in a similar small bamboo box. This has increased my quality of life.
I am all over that, Rachel! Going to buy my clementines right now . . .
Oh Rachel, I practically posted the same WFMW post. Well, minus the cute clementine box.
Hoooray! I have been waiting four years (ever since we moved into this house with ten foot tall cabinets) to hear about a spice cabinet solution like this! And as a bonus, I have me an excuse to get some clementines
I have ALWAYS wanted a use for that clementine box. If I can’t put spices in there, I’ll try my coffee and accessories or something. Thanks. I’ll MAKE it work for me!
Totally cracked me up that you and Lizz had an almost identical tip for WFMW. But it is a fantastic idea…and since my spice cabinet is currently in sad disarray, I am going to have to steal it from you.
Great minds indeed!
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As for the clementine box, I love to keep my oils/vinegars in mine – such a cute idea, thanks!!
Does Hungry Man remember the old wooden “Velveeta” boxes I used for my spices?
FINALLY! I found someone who shares my secret love for those sweet little crates.–I should’ve known it would be you!
) I’m totally using the idea when we move.