Cooking & Baking

Trueblue Texan

(3,016 posts) Sat Nov 30, 2024, 12:24 PM Nov 30

I think it is a good time to stock up on those spices you use heavily ...

I often go to the Asian food store to buy spices in bulk. I'm sure we will see huge inflation on these items after Jan 21, if not before. I know TSF's last trade war resulted in super inflated prices at the Asian store.

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I think it is a good time to stock up on those spices you use heavily ... (Original Post) Trueblue Texan Nov 30 OP

Spices lose their flavor pretty quickly, so buying in bulk doesn't make sense Ocelot II Nov 30 #1

I've had some of my spices for years... Trueblue Texan Dec 4 #7

I always buy my spices online from Penzey's .... a SERIOUSLY Democratic support company!! BComplex Nov 30 #2

Most of my holiday gifts will come from there Phentex Dec 1 #4

Great idea!! BComplex Dec 1 #5

I buy a lot from Penny's but some spices, like chili powder... Trueblue Texan Dec 4 #8

A return to the Middle Ages black pepper TexLaProgressive Nov 30 #3

If you live near a Savalot, kozar Dec 4 #6

My go to spice blend is the no-salt seasoning at Costco... Trueblue Texan Dec 4 #9

I used to, kozar Dec 4 #10

Ocelot II

(121,502 posts)

1. Spices lose their flavor pretty quickly, so buying in bulk doesn't make sense

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2024, 12:27 PM

Nov 30

unless you use them a lot. If you don't need bulk quantities, buy spices at Penzey's, a great advocate for liberal causes. But it does make sense to buy now, as needed.

Trueblue Texan

(3,016 posts)

7. I've had some of my spices for years...

Reply to Ocelot II (Reply #1)

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 08:34 AM

Dec 4

They may not be as strong as when they were new, but they get the job done.

BComplex

(9,154 posts)

2. I always buy my spices online from Penzey's .... a SERIOUSLY Democratic support company!!

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2024, 01:00 PM

Nov 30

And their spices are amazingly good

Phentex

(16,561 posts)

4. Most of my holiday gifts will come from there

Reply to BComplex (Reply #2)

Sun Dec 1, 2024, 01:19 PM

Dec 1

It's been a few years since I've done this but it's time. Most people I buy for really don't need stuff but they have such good and fun seasonings that I think people will really like them and can be used up so as not to sit around too long.

BComplex

(9,154 posts)

5. Great idea!!

Reply to Phentex (Reply #4)

Sun Dec 1, 2024, 01:45 PM

Dec 1

I'm always at a loss as to what would be a good gift.

Trueblue Texan

(3,016 posts)

8. I buy a lot from Penny's but some spices, like chili powder...

Reply to BComplex (Reply #2)

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 08:35 AM

Dec 4

turmeric, cayenne, garlic powder, etc that we use a LOT of I have to buy in bulk because it would be too expensive for me to buy those from Penzey's.

TexLaProgressive

(12,333 posts)

3. A return to the Middle Ages black pepper

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Original post)

Sat Nov 30, 2024, 01:52 PM

Nov 30

Because of tariffs of the kingdoms and princedoms the price for 1ounce of pepper was 1 ounce of gold.

kozar

(2,924 posts)

6. If you live near a Savalot,

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Original post)

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 08:31 AM

Dec 4

They sell garlic/herb seasoning, 1 dollar .
It's been my go to for years, a bit peppery, a bit of garlic.
It's also easier, than buying all the different bottles of spices.

Koz

Trueblue Texan

(3,016 posts)

9. My go to spice blend is the no-salt seasoning at Costco...

Reply to kozar (Reply #6)

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 08:37 AM

Dec 4

I swear, it's like my foundational spice for most of the stuff I cook, especially chili, Italian foods, and soups.

kozar

(2,924 posts)

10. I used to,

Reply to Trueblue Texan (Reply #9)

Wed Dec 4, 2024, 08:44 AM

Dec 4

Shop at Costco and Sam's, now that I'm alone, I feel it's cost prohibitive, pay the membership, it's bulk food. I would end up with a hard chunk of spices, in a plastic bottle. Lol

Koz

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