What’s In the Ideal Spice Cabinet?

published Jul 3, 2014
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Q: I am getting my first apartment and I can’t wait. I’ve never had an empty kitchen, though. I read your post about basic pots and pans, but what about spices and herbs? What is the bare minimum to have? What’s an ideal, fully stocked, spice pantry?

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Editor: An ideal spice cabinet really depends on what you like to cook and what flavors you like. Here are a couple of guides that you can explore:

Readers, what spices and herbs would you recommend?