What kind of person longs for a spice rack?

OK, I realize that many people may not be as excited as I am about new Kitchen supplies, appliances, utensils, etc, but I have always been a fan of those spice racks that spin around. Actually, I've always been a fan of any contraption that conveniently bundles all my spices/herbs together in such a compact design, whether it spins or not. because, I also like the stackable spice racks that can hideaway in your cabinet, but if it looks nice on your countertop too.....



There are so many out on the market now. Not to mention the "as seen on TV" swivel. Ya, that one caught my eye too., but I have many more nice ones sitting in my mind. With that thought exactly, let me tell you about the one I just bought recently!







Okay I saw this AMAZING spice rack that has like double the spices as an ordinary, well, even the not so ordinary spice racks (Many only have about 12) and It doesn't look cheap either.  I think the jars are made of glass and steel, but it's only $19.99us. I've seen most for $30.00us and up. I think it has about 20 different spices, it's easy to refill and seemed pretty durable and sturdy. I've had my eye on this for about 2 weeks and I bought it a few days ago!!  It is durable and sturdy! ...And, It comes with a FIVE year refill! Now, if that isnt incentive to buy(especially when you know you cook alot and use a lot of herbs, spices) then I have no idea what else to say. Well, of course if you dont need it, then there just isn't an incentive to make you wanna buy. This product however is going to come to good use for me.. Before I got this one I looked up a few online........


This isn't mine, Got this picture from Overstock.com It is CuisineArt Brand. Priced at $45us. Compared to my 19.99us.. Well $21 with tax 

Mine is somewhat similar to this!!  This one ranges in the higher $30's. 39.99 and up. Still doesnt beat my bargain!.  This photo came from amazon, Kamenstein 20 Jar revolving spice rack. Mine is a Kamenstein.


Ok, I just had to tell someone other than my family. With a new apartment in my future, You will definitely be hearing more about my great finds, at least the ones I think are great. Maybe you will think so too!

Thanks All ♥

Garlic Retraction Alert!!

OK, so here's the deal,  the soup that I made was so good and hearty that my Mother asked me to make two more pots. Another for us and one to give away. 'Whats with the madness of the garlic??' you may be wondering? Well, If you read the FIRST post of this soup RECIPE, you would know what I said about fresh garlic. To refresh your beautiful minds, I said 'I don't like using fresh garlic, I'd rather use garlic powder, but that I used fresh garlic, since that particular recipe called for it.' Yup, that's about what I said. So, I went ahead and made what I thought was two duplicate pots of soup. Tasted it, thinking hmm? Something is just not right, not as robust, hearty and kicking. I'm sure you have figured it out by now, so... Need I say more?
Fresh Garlic you people FRESH Garlic. Therefore, I am going to retract what I said. I never had a problem using garlic powder before, but this recipe and the ingredients just absorbed the seasonings and herbs so well, you can definitely tell. I mean I am taken aback at how well you can tell that I hadn't used fresh garlic. If you want the best out of THIS soup recipe, you have to use the fresh. There is my retraction.

Thanks All
Have a wonderful breezy Saturday evening!