In the past we've talked about taking spices with you on road trips and backpack or camping adventures. It is the number one way to make road food taste like it came straight from your kitchen (especially if you make custom blends). And here's a way to keep them safe and sound in this oh-so-identifiable breath mint container.
The idea of taking small seasonings or even custom blends along with you when you're cooking on the road is a good one, but buying a whole new spice pantry isn't. These Tic Tac containers are a perfect thing to repurpose as they hold a small amount and seal super well. The same snap-tight lid that keeps mints from falling all over inside your purse will be the same one that keeps your homemade taco seasoning inside your camp box.
Although the idea of eating 15 containers of Tic Tacs might not sound appealing, just ask friends or family to save them for you. Before you know it you'll have an on-the-go spice rack for all to envy. Just heading out for a night or two? Pick your favorites and toss them in your backpack!
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Great idea. I am also a fan of Altoids Smalls tins, regular Altoids tins and film canisters. I have a ready supply of the film canisters teaching photography, but I know they're getting hard to find elsewhere. I have solid caps for the canisters for traveling and I drill holes in the other tops to use as a shaker while cooking.
Cool idea but I would worry that my spices would end up tasting a little like the tic-tacs that previously called the container home. Anybody know if that is an issue?
You can sometimes find flip top rectangular boxes like these in the bead section of the craft store. I have had some with really secure lids and some with loose lids. It's best to test them before embarking on your journey.
FAB idea! I have been repurposing prescription medication bottles for on-the-go spices for years now.. peel off labels, scrub & dry well.. ta-da! They fit perfectly in those little cosmetic bag 'giveaways with purchase' at the make-up counter which makes them easy to grab & go! AND since they are air tight, they can be used for liquids!! EVOO, vinegar, honey/agave.. endless possibilities!! If you're fortunate and don't find yourself at the pharmacy very often, ask around - parents, grandparents, etc. I'm sure you will find someone in your life that ends up tossing the empties at the end of the month! :)
BTW - they are also perfect containers for craft purposes! Beads, findings.. even custom mixed paints!
Great idea! I'm going camping next month, and since we're only going for two nights we're going to do pretty bare bones cooking (probably no stove, maybe a fire pit). Some spices would really help us enjoy our meals!
Oh my gosh, these are ridiculously cute. And after coming back from vacation and being forced to cook with just salt, pepper and garlic powder for a week (the latter I had to buy at a huge mark up) I can't wait to be prepared the next time around!
no, just no.
This is a sweet idea - but I cannot think of the last time I bought Tic-Tacs.
not very user friendly and sturdy!
to anyone who says not sturdy: they haven't bought tictacs in a long time. The packages are no longer a brittle plastic, but rather a flexible material which won't shatter. It's a nice idea - but for daily use tictacs are minute - far too small for my spices.
they are cute! I guess they wont fit all my spices... but it's such a cute display