The Spice of Life Wooden Spice Racks - Function and Form
If variety is the spice of life, then having a variety of spices might seem a good idea, but not if you lack places to put them, like chrome, plastic, wire, stainless steel or wooden spice racks.
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It used to be that we kept very few spices in our kitchens. Our old standbys got us through just fine. But today's home chefs have access to the top cooking experts in the industry thanks to cable TV and the internet. There we can all learn, among other things, about new ways to use less familiar spices. Buying new spices leads to needing a place to store them. It's been said that if you have more than two spices in your kitchen (you do have more than two, don't you?) then you need a spice rack. Determining where the spices go is often a challenge. Cupboard space is usually hard to come by. Countertops are the most valuable "real estate" in the kitchen with so many small appliances vying for prominence.
So neither your already crowded cupboards nor your possibly cluttered countertop is the ideal spot for storing spices. The primary considerations are function and form. Function Decide where you can best access your spices in the context of how you cook. You don't want to be rummaging through cupboards or walking halfway across the room to grab a necessary ingredient for your favorite recipe. Heat is also a consideration when it comes to spice storage. The very place we do all the cooking and where we actually use spices is, unfortunately, the worst possible area for keeping them.
Yet spices need to be accessible, if not in the hot area immediately surrounding your cook space, then somewhere nearby. That's when assessing your cooking habits and your workspace is a must.
Form
As they say, "Form follows function." The shape of an object needs to have a direct correlation to how it will be used.
Spice racks come in a variety of designs, from those meant to be hung on the back of a door, to rotating carousel spice racks that accommodate the original manufacturer's containers. In addition, you might choose a hanging spice rack, an in-drawer spice rack, a wall-mounted spice rack, an in-cabinet spice rack, a lazy Susan spice rack, or even a magnetic spice rack. Regardless of the design, wooden spice racks need to provide you with easy access to all your little bottles and jars.
What materials to choose
While there are a variety of materials to choose from, including chrome, plastic and stainless steel, many people believe that the best choice you can make is wooden spice racks. Remember that function is only half of what a spice rack is designed for. The other is aesthetics. Fortunately spice racks made of wood can easily complement your kitchen, whether you have a rustic feel going on in your kitchen or if you have modern decor.
Wood is sturdy, easy to clean, aesthetically pleasing, and since it blends with any décor, as already mentioned, it adds a touch of warmth and charm to all but the most die-hard modern kitchens.
If you want to spice up your kitchen's décor, save space in a busy kitchen and keep your spices within easy reach but off your countertops, then those pretty little wooden spice racks you saw online may be just what you need. |
