Do you think spice kits are more a kitchen accessory or a container for storing seasonings? Immediately difficult to answer, is not it?
Originally they were just all kinds of jars and boxes for spices, which were used for their intended purpose. But today spice kits is a complete accessory for the kitchen, with which you can add a certain note to this room.
For someone in the first place is the comfort and home environment, and often in such cases, the hosts adhere to the kitchen style of country, ethno-style or style Provence. Therefore, wooden jars or boxes for spices, all kinds of paintings and containers of smooth shapes play a primary role in such a kitchen.
Set of jars for spices
Set of jars for spices on a wooden stand
Set for spices gift
But for more pragmatic people who prefer modern interiors, for example, high-tech kitchen style, spice kits made of chrome-platedSteel, which have not only the standard shape of the cylinder, but can be triangular, trapezoidal, round. Clear lines, minimalism, no painting and decorations - this is what distinguishes the jars for spices in the style of hi-tech.
Set for spices on a stand
Original set for spices
For a style less basic( modern style, Scandinavian), but also preferring functionality, glass jars for spices are suitable.
Set for spices from 6 jars
Set for spices on the stand
Based on these styles and select spice kits for the kitchen.
What is included in the spice kit
Now let's see what items consist of sets for spices. Typically, one set contains from two to seven spice containers. If we are talking about two subjects, then these are traditional jars for salt and pepper. Further in the set can include jars for various spices( fragrant herbs, peppers).
If we talk about the performance of various containers for spices, then you need to clarify that they can be both with holes for loose seasonings, and with a fully opening lid - these containers, as a rule, are equipped with a teaspoon. Very cozy in the kitchen space are jars with a lid, made of ceramics and having a beautiful print, for example, a bright and colorful floral ornament.
Funny set for spices photo
Stylish sets for spices with metal stand
Spice holder
Continuing the conversation about the variety of jar shapes, it is necessary to mention the decorative component of these kitchen accessories. In stores you can buy sets for spices in the form of animal figures( such cute little things are usually made of ceramics) or glass jars with animal lids. Touchingly look sets of two subjects in the form of dolphins, clinging to each other, or containers in the form of cook.
By the way, different containers for spices - this is one of the most common types of gifts, so they make a different taste. Depending on the preferences of the hosts you go to visit, they choose similar sets in the store.
Glass containers for spices
Beautiful containers for spices in the set
And for those who are attracted by creative work, this is also an additional reason to do something yourself, to invest a part of the soul as a gift. For needlewomen to make jars for spices with their own hands only in joy. About this, we'll talk further. ..
Spice containers by our own hands
What techniques are most often used to make jars for spices at home? As a rule, take small glass jars, for example, from baby food, juices, from fish caviar or ordinary glass jars for spices, and then decorate them with the help of decoupage techniques. For beginner needlewomen this is one of the most accessible types of decor. For those who can work with a brush, I like to paint cans with acrylic paints decorated with bright beads.
And here's another way to make a jar - wrap each jar with a thin layer of salted dough, mold and attach the figurines to the sides of the jar, on the lid and put in a preheated oven for five minutes. Then they can be painted with any color, even watercolor. Such skills can be applied to molding from plastics - it also turns out very cute and original, especially stylish look decorated with plastic caps for jars of spices.
Well, for those who do not feel the strength for such exploits, simple ideas for decorating jars will come in handy. One of them is simply to take a sacking cut, wrap the jars, put the cloth on the glue and glue the "label" on it - the name of the spice.
Spice jars with your own hands
Spice jars with your own hands
Spice containers with your own hands
Containers for spices and loose products
Spice stands
It's good to have a spice stand in addition to the jars, so that they all stand in oneplace and were not lost. But if it is not, then you have to choose the right one yourself. It can be metal, wooden, magnetic, with holders for toothpicks, napkins, paper towels or without them. According to the form of the stand can be round, square, "multi-storey"( consisting of two or more tiers), in the form of a pyramid and with a rotating body.
And the most advanced hostesses will be delighted with an electronic stand that works like a timer and an e-book of recipes. Here it should be noted that the spice rack can be mobile( ie, it can easily be moved from one place to another), and can be attached to the wall. The first option is more convenient, but occupies a useful area on the kitchen countertop, the second option in this regard is more functional.
Wall holders for spices
Wall holders for spices for railings
Spice containers sets on metal stand
Stand for table spices
Spice rack
Spice mills
And finally, let's talk about mills - these devices that always delight the chef with a fresh smellfreshly chopped spices. These devices can be made of ceramics, wood, glass, steel, and their main task is grinding spices. Mills are easy enough to work, because grinding can be done with one hand.
In each model, several grinding modes are built in: from coarse to very fine, and some models are equipped with even a built-in flashlight for convenient dosage. There are also mills that allow two different spices to be crushed in one container at once, for example, salt and pepper, in this case the switching is carried out by the pivot mechanism on the jar.
And, taking care of the hostess's handles, some manufacturers produce electronic crushers for spices. For ease of use, such a fashionable addition does not affect, there are no uncomfortable cords, and power is supplied from the batteries. And it's more like a kitchen gadget than a necessity.
If you still do not have a spice mill on your farm, then you will definitely buy it. After all, you agree, freshly chopped pepper smells differently than ground pepper from a shopping bag that has been open for several months.
Spice Mill
Spice Mill
As you can see, selecting spice kits is easy enough, the main thing is to determine the amount of spices that you are going to store, and you can go to the store. And finally, a little advice - it's more convenient when there is an inscription on the jar of that spice that is stored inside, so when choosing a faceless container or a jar with an inscription, give preference to the latter.
