Comments on: Herb vs. Spice

By: Rod Newbound, RN

Rod Newbound, RN — Sat, 02 May 2009 22:46:22 +0000

Thanks Zesty.

Useful and fun-to-know information, although I’m way too thrifty to throw out old spices and herbs. If I think they are using their flavor (the taste test), I just add more.

By: ZestyCook

ZestyCook — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:43:11 +0000

@OhSheglows – You should store your fresh herbs in the fridge for sure…. you can store your spices in a cool dark cupboard. As to know when they expire – it is a general rule of thumb that dried herbs and spices lose a lot of their pungency after 4-6 months. It is better off to buy in small quantities and use often.

By: Oh She Glows

Oh She Glows — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:30:46 +0000

Wow I had no idea I should be storing my spices in the fridge?

I have a question- how do you know if your herbs and spices have past their fresh date? I know most people have them in their cupboards for YEARS sometimes. How long do they last?

Great post!

By: elise

elise — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:05:10 +0000

i had no idea the shelf life on spices was so short! i have duplicates of several frequently used ones that i havent even opened up yet that have probably reached their expiration! also, i store everything at room temp. lets be real. new york sized apartment? a smaller fridge that only holds enough food for 4 days…somethings gotta give (and sadly the spices are the first thing to sacrifice).

By: Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness)

Laura (On the Threshold of Greatness) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:09:46 +0000

I hope you’re able to relax and enjoy the weekend!

Thanks for the herb v. spice info! I never knew herbs could be dried in the microwave.

By: Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food)

Foodie (Fab and Delicious Food) — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:24:24 +0000

Thanks for the tips!

By: Bunny

Bunny — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:24:01 +0000

great information Zesty!! Have a great weekend!!

By: K

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:35:26 +0000

Very interesting! Thanks for the info!!

By: Hillary

Hillary — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:29:39 +0000

Thanks for clearing up our confusion! Great post! Keep ‘em coming

By: Mara @ What's For Dinner?

Mara @ What's For Dinner? — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 15:53:56 +0000

Thanks for all the info! I’m planting my herb pots next weekend, and these tips will come in handy!