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,

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-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
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3-16-2007
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