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Beginners Guide => Hints, Tips, Methods and so on.. => Storage => Topic started by: Curry addict bob on April 03, 2015, 11:17 AM
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Easy to fill if you use a jam funnel and! And flat lids are easy to write on.
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Great idea! Bit small; using kilner jars.
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Great idea! Bit small; using kilner jars.
I have a lot of spices so I've compacted them into smaller jars but it's quick to top them up.
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Looks like you're very well organised, Bob :)
Like onions, I prefer larger jars, especially for the spices I use a lot of (cumin, coriander, fenugreek, paprika, chilli etc) and use smaller ones for those used less often (fennel, nigella, black mustard, asafoetida etc).
But liking your set-up bud :)
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Similar setup to mine Bob. I have mine in a drawer. I have to replenish them quite regularly like you though.
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I see you're using the Kilner version; do you keep and use the checked paper tops, or do you jettison them and rely solely on the rubber O-ring ?
** Phil.
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I just rely on the rubber seal, I do find that I have to adjust the clips in order to get a good seal though, so maybe I should have kept the paper insert too.
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I just rely on the rubber seal, I do find that I have to adjust the clips in order to get a good seal though, so maybe I should have kept the paper insert too.
Ah, that is interesting. I was considering the Kilner jars, as they are quite cheap in bulk, but worried that the paper seal might (would) acquire the aroma of the spice, so if the jar were subsequently re-used for a different spice there would be minor cross-contamination, but I imagine the paper seals are also available in bulk, in which case they could simply be replaced.
** Phil.
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I see you're using the Kilner version; do you keep and use the checked paper tops, or do you jettison them and rely solely on the rubber O-ring ?
** Phil.
Them kilner jars look the business and I can tell that the drawers will lift out if need be
I like to take my spices over to the work surface really impressed with your system
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I hadn't thought of that Phil, but it is a good point. It would be worth seeing if there are any replacement papers available. I'm not even sure whether it would be possible to make some. They would help to keep any moisture out as well I guess, as I have found that certain spices just absorb it when you open them, Chinese 5 spice seems to be the worst. I did buy them in bulk and then used the card inserts to divide them in the drawer, but I threw the paper out ::)
Bob, the drawers do lift out but they have a good extension on them so you can pull them out all the way. I guess you could just make a drawer that fits your plastic containers.
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I hadn't thought of that Phil, but it is a good point. It would be worth seeing if there are any replacement papers available. I'm not even sure whether it would be possible to make some. They would help to keep any moisture out as well I guess, as I have found that certain spices just absorb it when you open them, Chinese 5 spice seems to be the worst. I did buy them in bulk and then used the card inserts to divide them in the drawer, but I threw the paper out ::)
I think that if the paper is going to help the seal then it would have to be waxed or similar (maybe make them from silicone-coated baking paper); if it were a porous paper, then I think it would allow a very small amount of air to enter/leave. Anyhow, I'm going to try a set and see !
** Phil.
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The baking paper sounds like a good idea, pretty cheap solution too.
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'Ere yer go, Guv : these (http://www.lakeland.co.uk/3826/1lb-Waxed-Circles) might do. And for them as is too mean to fork out for real Kilner jars, these (http://jamjarshop.com/jam-jar-round-5oz-square-bundle), at less than
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They look just the job. I'll grab some of those next time I'm near Lakeland. Cheers!
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I hadn't thought of that Phil, but it is a good point. It would be worth seeing if there are any replacement papers available. I'm not even sure whether it would be possible to make some. They would help to keep any moisture out as well I guess, as I have found that certain spices just absorb it when you open them, Chinese 5 spice seems to be the worst. I did buy them in bulk and then used the card inserts to divide them in the drawer, but I threw the paper out ::)
Bob, the drawers do lift out but they have a good extension on them so you can pull them out all the way. I guess you could just make a drawer that fits your plastic containers.
Yes that's a good idea many thanks SoberRat.
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Like the Jam funnel and OCD spice collections. ;)
I have quite a selection of these Kilner Jars - all sizes.
The Gingham Check paper on new Kilner clip top jars, is just aesthetics and your right to bin it.
Gingham pattern is part of their graphic branding, representing the old traditional jam making cloth topped jars.
It does make them look more attractive and trendy, at point of sale. :)
cheers Chewy
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I just use my old Morrisons Value Peanut Butter jars (67p each I think). I get one a week, eat the scrummy PB and I have a nice, free, airtight jar at the end.
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I just use my old Morrisons Value Peanut Butter jars ...
I am mortified, Santa; I always imagined you as a "Fortnum's Special Reserve" customer, not a "Morrisons' Value" one ...
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I am mortified, Santa; I always imagined you as a "Fortnum's Special Reserve" customer, not a "Morrisons' Value" one ...
Nahh, I like to slum it. :D
Anyway peanuts is peanuts. I'm not paying an extra quid or three just for 10% more of them in the jar (87% for Morrisons Value and 97% for the more refined versions).
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Mines a disgrace
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That looks a bit more like mine Michael. Although you seem to have managed to capture more cupboard space from Mrs T than I have from Mrs G :)
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I've got everything
But can't find anything :)
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That's half the fun mate. Thinking 'I know I've got some of that somewhere' then eventually finding it nestled behind a 6 months out of date jar of beetroot or something :)
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Oh well, if we're going to play "show and tell" ...