It's time for The Purge (of your spice cabinet).
In the realm of"things I'd like to do on a Saturday," cleaning out my spice rack ranks just higher than doing my taxes and washing my third-floor apartment windows. But keeping your spices organized and fresh matters. Doing so may not automatically make you a better cook, but itAn organized spice rack means a spice rack you actually use, one in which each ingredient is more valuable because you see it and want to put it to work.
And you know what? I don't care. Because here's the essential truth I've learned about cooking with spices: If you don't cook with something now, chances are you won't in the future. Of course, there are exceptions, and nothing makes me happier than to watch someone discover the joys ofor coriander seed and make it a part of their daily diet. But chances are your spice habits are fairly set in stone, and not much is going to change that.
Okay, so you know the war/spy/heist story trope of the grizzled, retired veteran called back into the field for One Last Job? That's how it goes with these rare players. Most of them are better offretired. If you see a spice and can't immediately picture two or three delicious things you want to cook with it, its days are probably done. You can always get a newer, younger model for not too much money if you buy it from the right place.
Spices don't really go bad per se, but, as moisture and volatile compounds dissipate over time, they become blander shadows of their former selves. For some spices, this is fine; I don't mind using a little more of an older spice to get the same level of kick. But in general, older spices, even when used in greater quantities, lack the punch of fresher versions.
If a regular spice truly is a regular spice, it's worth ditching your bland, stale jars and replacing them with fresh versions. Yes, you'll eat some cost on your next grocery bill. But if you shop smart, that cost won't climb very high.With your purge complete, it's time to tend to the wounded and replenish your forces. As I stand in my kitchen, a good 75% of my spice cabinet is now in the trash.
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