Melba's Jammin' wrote:
> A) Say you're going to try a blend, herb, or spice you've never used
> before. Are you likely to purchase the small plastic pot or the
> next-size-up glass jar? In terms of cost alone, the glass jar is more
> economical.
>
If I've never tried it I go with the small plastic jobber. If I like it I
can buy the glass jar when I run out.

I like some of their herbs so well I buy the big bag and store them in the
freezer (Parisien Bonnes Herbs blend comes to mind, I love this stuff in
scrambled eggs & omelets and on baked chicken; ditto tarragon leaves and the
dried parsley). You can take a pinch out of the ziplock bag as needed or
use it to refill empty spice jars.

> B) How do you purchase the seasoning (blend, spice, or herb) that you
> use ONLY one or two times each year? Small plastic pot, mentioned
> glass jar, or from another source entirely where you can purchase
> only the amount you'll need for the recipe.
>
I can't think of anything I only use once or twice a year. No food co-ops
around here.

Jill