Melba's Jammin' wrote on 17 Apr 2007 in rec.food.cooking

> 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.
>
> 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.
>
> For me and my house:
>
> A) I buy the small plastic pot on the theory that if I've got it
> around for too long, it's lost something and is no economy if I pitch
> it. If it has proven to be a popular item, next time I'll likely get
> the larger jar unless it's been more than about 12 months (I mark the
> jar with purchase date) since the purchase.
>
> B) The only spice that comes to mind for me is cardamom. I may make a
> cardamom bread at Christmastime. It's the only thing I use cardamom in
> and I buy the tablespoon I need at my local food co-op where I can
> purchase any quantity I want. And do,
>

A. I start out with the small container (taste test)...graduate to the
glass bottle and bulk bag if I like and use enough of the spice.

B. I too buy locally stuff I use once or twice a year.