The Cooks' Den » Spice Racks http://www.thecooksden.com Cooking Tools - Gear for Cooks and Chefs Thu, 27 Oct 2011 04:49:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Rubbermaid Pull Down Wire Spice Rack | Space Saving Kitchen Cupboard or Pantry Storage http://www.thecooksden.com/rubbermaid-pull-down-wire-spice-rack-space-saving-kitchen-cupboard-or-pantry-storage/ http://www.thecooksden.com/rubbermaid-pull-down-wire-spice-rack-space-saving-kitchen-cupboard-or-pantry-storage/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:48:41 +0000 JT Hats http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=9059 Rubbermaid Pull Down Wire Spice Rack This epoxy-coated steel wire spice rack mounts securely to the interior of any cabinet with an opening of at least 14 inches and a depth of 13 inches. Most of us use spices directly from the storage jars they came in, and those same easy-to-use disposable containers fit neatly into the shelves of this rack. With very little fuss, the Rubbermaid Pull Down Spice Rack organizes your collection of spices and places them conveniently within reach.

Set in the cabinet, the system keeps all spice containers in view and out of the way. Lift and pull forward, and the entire shelf system pivots out and rests the upper tier on the cabinet shelf. Now you can find what you need without lifting every jar on the shelf. It may even simplify shopping, because at a glance you can see what you have and what's about to run out.

Installation does take some trial-and-error measuring and some thought. Make sure you give the lift-and-lower part a test run before screwing the entire thing in place. The 18-jar capacity of the shelf system seems spacious, but most kitchens will have more spices than will fit. Some cabinets may be deep enough for storage behind or to the sides.

The dish drainer style isn't pretty, but the welded steel wire framework is strong and the mounting system is solid, even under the weight of eighteen spice jars. The compensation for the plain appearance is the folding feature -- out of the way and out of sight.

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Rubbermaid Pull Down Wire Spice Rack This epoxy-coated steel wire spice rack mounts securely to the interior of any cabinet with an opening of at least 14 inches and a depth of 13 inches. Most of us use spices directly from the storage jars they came in, and those same easy-to-use disposable containers fit neatly into the shelves of this rack. With very little fuss, the Rubbermaid Pull Down Spice Rack organizes your collection of spices and places them conveniently within reach.

Set in the cabinet, the system keeps all spice containers in view and out of the way. Lift and pull forward, and the entire shelf system pivots out and rests the upper tier on the cabinet shelf. Now you can find what you need without lifting every jar on the shelf. It may even simplify shopping, because at a glance you can see what you have and what's about to run out.

Installation does take some trial-and-error measuring and some thought. Make sure you give the lift-and-lower part a test run before screwing the entire thing in place. The 18-jar capacity of the shelf system seems spacious, but most kitchens will have more spices than will fit. Some cabinets may be deep enough for storage behind or to the sides.

The dish drainer style isn't pretty, but the welded steel wire framework is strong and the mounting system is solid, even under the weight of eighteen spice jars. The compensation for the plain appearance is the folding feature -- out of the way and out of sight.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/rubbermaid-pull-down-wire-spice-rack-space-saving-kitchen-cupboard-or-pantry-storage/feed/ 0 Olde Thompson Square Spice Rack | Stainless Steel Carousel 20 Jar http://www.thecooksden.com/olde-thompson-square-spice-rack-stainless-steel-carousel-20-jar/ http://www.thecooksden.com/olde-thompson-square-spice-rack-stainless-steel-carousel-20-jar/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 01:25:44 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=3425 Olde Thompson Square Spice Rack The Olde Thompson 20 Jar Square Spice Rack has a Lazy Susan design with a sturdy stainless steel carrying handle, top, and base. The rack is well built for transport or display on the counter top. The jars come filled with a colorful array of fresh, useful spices with the name of each lettered onto the jar lid. The jar covers come equipped with flip lids which give access to pouring or shaking outlets for dispensing.

Olde Thompson goes above and beyond in their customer service, offering a full list of available spices on their website. For each one of their fine herbs and spices, the origin, shelf life, possible uses, and a thorough description are listed, as part of their commitment to provide customers with the benefit of the company's sixty years of history and experience. Olde Thompson carries replacement parts should any be lost or damaged.

The jars are cylindrically shaped and made to slide safely into rounded holders on the base in groups of five. This lets you organize your choices into groupings which make sense for the way you cook. Store those you bake with together, keep meat seasonings in one side, or group your favorites toward the front for quick retrieval.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/olde-thompson-square-spice-rack-stainless-steel-carousel-20-jar/feed/ 1 Olde Thompson Orbit Spice Rack | Lazy Susan Carousel 16 Glass Jar http://www.thecooksden.com/olde-thompson-orbit-spice-rack-lazy-susan-carousel-16-glass-jar/ http://www.thecooksden.com/olde-thompson-orbit-spice-rack-lazy-susan-carousel-16-glass-jar/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 19:40:03 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/?p=3422 Olde Thompson Orbit Spice Rack The Olde Thompson Orbit Spice Rack offers sixteen palm rounded jars. The three ounce jars come prefilled with a savory variety of spices. The chrome tops have flip open seals, giving access to pour or shake spices. Spice titles are clearly labeled in black on the side of each lid. A chrome knob on the top of the center spindle makes carrying the whole unit easy.

The two levels of the Lazy Susan design allow you to group your spices by most used or in families which fit your cooking habits. Each jar is safely secured on the spinning rack. The jars stand up well to wear. The rack and jars have a unique look, more feminine due to the extensive use of rounding vs straight lines. The black and chrome contrasted with the vibrant colors of the spices makes a pleasing visual statement. The rack offers quite a bit of storage for its size and would work well on a countertop even where space is limited.

Replacements for plugs, knobs and tops are available through Olde Thompson. The company prides itself on having over sixty years of experience in dealing with spices. They offer assurance that you will receive herbs and spices of the best quality. To back this claim, their website has an informative section where you can click on any spice to discover the country of origin, shelf life, tips on use, and general information.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/olde-thompson-orbit-spice-rack-lazy-susan-carousel-16-glass-jar/feed/ 0 J.K. Adams Kitchen Spice Rack | Maple Wood Carousel 48 Jar CSL-48-SM http://www.thecooksden.com/jk-adams-kitchen-spice-rack-maple-wood-carousel-48-jar-csl-48-sm/ http://www.thecooksden.com/jk-adams-kitchen-spice-rack-maple-wood-carousel-48-jar-csl-48-sm/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:08:07 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/jk-adams-kitchen-spice-rack-maple-wood-carousel-48-jar-csl-48-sm/ J.K. Adams Kitchen Spice Rack J.K. Adams offers this eight by eight by sixteen inch spice carousel created from incredibly smooth hard rock sugar maple which is covered in a clear finish. Neutral for any decor, the set includes forty eight glass jars (three and a half ounces each) with sifters that snap on and screw cap tops. Industrial ball bearing swivels enable the unit to spin for ease of access to your seasonings. The labels are washable, the jars dishwasher safe, and the carousel can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

If you've ever had to hunt through a dark cabinet crowded with spices for the one item you require, you'll understand the need for such a rack. With forty eight bottles, you will have room for just about any flavor you can imagine. The spices are not included in this set, so simply fill the bottles from your own collection. The jars fit nicely, the carousel is well constructed, and this rack holds nearly double what other racks contain. The look is impressive and once filled and labeled, the spice center gives you control over seasonings immediately at hand. Also, the items are made in the USA, so you get to support American suppliers with your purchase. It's a nice set, with much to recommend it.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/jk-adams-kitchen-spice-rack-maple-wood-carousel-48-jar-csl-48-sm/feed/ 0 Todco Spice Stack | Kitchen Cupboard Storage Rack SPS001 http://www.thecooksden.com/todco-spice-stack-kitchen-cupboard-storage-rack-sps001/ http://www.thecooksden.com/todco-spice-stack-kitchen-cupboard-storage-rack-sps001/#comments Sat, 14 Feb 2009 06:08:07 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/todco-spice-stack-kitchen-cupboard-storage-rack-sps001/ Todco Spice Stack With this item, three pull out shelves help you organize and store 27 full sized or 54 half sized spice bottles. Made in the USA, the Todco Spice Stack fits almost any kitchen cabinet, saves counter space, and allows the home cook to locate spices and seasonings without effort. The rack measures 10.75 by 11 by 8 inches and no assembly is required. No spices or bottles are included with the stack unit.

The Todco Stack allows you to store your spices on upper shelves, opening more useful space on lower shelves, because when you need a jar, you simply pull it down or slip a drawer out. Some of the larger bottles and canisters of spices may not fit the unit, which is best designed to hold round bottles, but the amount of containers the unit will hold will free much of the space once occupied, even with a couple of misfits. The drawer concept allows you to store similar spices together in families, so meat seasonings, sweets or savories can be located with their counterparts. Or put your favorites and most used in one drawer, lesser needed items in another.

If you really want to get intense, you can purchase matching empty jar sets and perfectly organize your collection. The drawers will hang open, just take care with them and consider the weight of the total unit (a full drawer in an otherwise empty unit may be less stable).

People love their Spice Stack and users say it performs nicely and keeps them from fruitless searches during meal preparation.

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This spice rack, in stainless steel and black, offers 12 available compartments for housing your collection of spices. The unit measures 5 1/4 by 9 inches in diameter. The set comes with 40 seasoning labels and is stackable with similar units.

Each container features a patented auto measure dial dispenser that measures out spices in precise increments. Simply click the dispenser for 1/4 teaspoon, click twice for a 1/2 teaspoon, and so on. The containers have both wide openings and shaker tops and will hold the contents of a standard spice bottle.

People truly enjoy this spice rack. It definitely has a unique look and is made for ease of use. While it only holds 12 items per unit, the ability to buy multiple units and create an entire spice center is very attractive. It does not come loaded with spices, but that isn't an issue when your cabinets are already packed full of unsorted random sized cans and bottles. The many spare labels are a nice touch. Some users choose to mount the unit under their cabinets, but it also makes a bold statement when left on a countertop.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/stacks-and-stacks-spice-rack-carousel-kitchen-stainless-measuring-set/feed/ 1 Kamenstein Magnetic Spice Rack | Kitchen Stainless Steel 12 Tin http://www.thecooksden.com/kamenstein-magnetic-spice-rack-kitchen-stainless-steel-12-tin/ http://www.thecooksden.com/kamenstein-magnetic-spice-rack-kitchen-stainless-steel-12-tin/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:22:37 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/kamenstein-magnetic-spice-rack-kitchen-stainless-steel-12-tin/ Kamenstein Magnetic Spice Rack The Kamenstein 12 Tin Magnetic Spice Rack allows you to sort and display small items in its handy magnetic organizer of stainless steel construction. This grouping includes twelve magnetic canisters with convenient see through lids and twelve individual bags of spices. The easel rack can be mounted, stand alone (via attached arm), or store inside a drawer or cabinet. The lids offer a sift and pour feature, or twist off for access to contents of the canister, and have plastic viewing windows.

Small indentations help keep the containers neatly organized for display, so if you're picky about straight lines and visual appeal you needn't worry about them sliding. Not simply for the kitchen, this set would be an incredibly convenient option for the garage or home craft center. It can hold small items right at hand for use, keep them sorted and easy to view.

Reviews are mixed for this item, with customers complaining about some very fundamental issues. The product has had problems with weak magnets which cause the rack or individual containers to fall, or which come unglued, causing the container to crash to the floor. Users found the board didn't include mounting hardware and that mounting was complicated by the easel display arm. Spices also didn't seem to store well in the canisters long term.

The majority of customers were pleased with their rack and found it was a fantastic item for a small kitchen, quite a unique idea for added storage. And even some of those who had to reattach a magnet or two at first found the item a quality piece over a longer term.

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]]> http://www.thecooksden.com/kamenstein-magnetic-spice-rack-kitchen-stainless-steel-12-tin/feed/ 0 Stacks and Stacks Kitchen Spice Rack | Wall Mounted Hanging Organizer http://www.thecooksden.com/stacks-and-stacks-kitchen-spice-rack-wall-mounted-hanging-organizer/ http://www.thecooksden.com/stacks-and-stacks-kitchen-spice-rack-wall-mounted-hanging-organizer/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:22:37 +0000 Alice http://www.thecooksden.com/stacks-and-stacks-kitchen-spice-rack-wall-mounted-hanging-organizer/ Stacks and Stacks Kitchen Spice Rack Stacks and Stacks has been in the business of helping people organize their spaces since 1984. Their product line offers a range of helpful items for the kitchen, office and garden. Their website even offers sections on products for travel, pets and storage for kids.

This tough but attractive steel rack features a soft satin nickel finish. No assembly is required with this piece, measuring 16 by 12.50 by 2.75 inches. Spices and spice jars are not included.

This rack presents you the chance to choose your own spices, jars, lids, and labels in the style you prefer, rather than being stuck with what is provided in a full set. I remember how excited I was when I first got a set of 25 or so matching spice jars back before I did much cooking on my own. I filled about 15 of them and then had to find storage for the other 10 pieces. And of course then those empty bottles were always in my way.

This item allows you to set your seasoning service to fit your own usage levels. The rack is sturdy and has a very modern, sleek design that is warmed and complemented by the satin finish. It would really work well with any decor.

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