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PSA: Stop buying those tiny spice jars at the store
I used to grab the little glass jars for like $6 each, thinking it was fine. Then my friend took me to an Indian market in Phoenix and showed me the bulk bags. I got a pound of cumin for $4, same quality. It lasts me almost a year and I just refill my old jar. How did I not know about this sooner? What other ingredients have you guys found way cheaper at ethnic grocery stores?
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fox.julia6mo ago
Convenient? Maybe for the first week. Then you're shaking a nearly empty jar over a hot pan every other day. I switched to buying big bags of stuff like turmeric and coriander from a local spot. I keep one small jar in the cabinet and the bag in a dark cupboard. Refilling it takes two seconds and I never run out mid recipe. It's the opposite of a hassle.
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stella1216mo ago
But those little jars are just so much more convenient though.
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kevin3316mo ago
Forget the jars. They're a total waste trap. You end up with a drawer full of empties you feel bad tossing. I just refill one big container from the bulk bins. Saves money, cuts down on clutter, and it's honestly just as easy once you make it a habit.
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phoenix_martin404mo ago
Bought one of those big bags thinking I was being smart and then my whole cabinet started smelling like cumin for a month. Had to move it to the garage and now I forget I own it half the time. You ever try to grub around for a spice in a dark cupboard while something is burning on the stove?
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