More Spice Rack Fun: Anna's Jars on the Hood

We love all the creative spice storage solutions our readers send in! We've seen quite a few lately, and here's one more from reader Anna.

Anna writes:

Thanks for the post on the magnetic spice rack. We've been looking for a way to organise our spices for ages and this post inspired us to finally do something about the mess in our cupboard. We've tweaked our version of the magnetic arrangement a little and have put the magnets inside the spice jar lids (no glue required) and have stuck the jars to our range hood. It makes an interesting talking point for visitors.

We're glad that the magnetic spice rack was inspiring, Anna! And great idea about putting the magnets inside the lids; very clever. Our only caution would be to only leave enough spices for a few weeks up there at a time, since the heat from the stove will degrade them eventually. But that's not going to happen within a month or two, so having small amounts at arm's length like this is so convenient!

(Image: Anna via email)

Comments (11)

I love the way many readers' spice racks look when stored in easy to reach places near the stove... but whenever I've tried this the bottles and lids have become covered in grease. Is this true/not true for others?

I also wonder about the dust & grease collection on the bottles. I have a strong vent hood, but still have to wipe down the outside of it almost every day b/c the dust & grease collect. Perhaps it's b/c I do cook every day that it collects. And I don't want to have the heat & light destroy my spices faster.

While this looks nice in a photo, it would not work well for me. I prefer to keep the area around my stove clear so I can use the workspace & clean it up quickly. Same goes for the vent hood.

Glass jars in a warm spot? Isn't that, y'know, kinda the opposite of what we're supposed to do with our spices?

Looks pretty cool, though! :)

I have to clean my hood almost daily. I can't imagine having to include all those jars as well.

It does look creative, but I would worry about grease, heat, and light!

@pomme - I thought the same thing!

heat spices=no flavor left in the spices.

store spices in a dark, cool place. not a warm, bright place!

Cute photo I guess, but who wants to store their spices near heat and ruin all the flavor?? not me!

Light and heat aren't good for spices, but putting the magnets on the inside of the jar lids is brilliant.

I cook every day but I don't have to wipe the hood down every day. About once or week or so is fine, and a simple wipe with a paper towel (no cleaning products) will do.

If I forget and let it go for a couple of weeks or more, then it's a greasy/dusty mess.

Guess it depends on how you cook?