Herbs and spices in large sized jars.

Does anyone know where I can pick up things like garlic powder, sumac, cumin, parsley, oregano, cardamom and other herbs and spices in large sized jars? I am talking about 10-14 ounce jars. I used to go down to the Global Grocery at the Cottages on Brownsboro but it burnt down a while back. There is a small Middle Eastern grocery where the original Shiraz was located, but their choices are minimal. I have an Indian grocery by me, but they carry only Indian foodstuffs.

So, is the any one place I can purchase a myriad supply of herbs and spices in 10-14 ounce containers? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I get almost all my spices at Creation Gardens- you can buy in 10 oz jars or they have a shelf where you can get containers with the amount you need. I have found their big jars to be priced very well.

I get almost all my spices at Creation Gardens- you can buy in 10 oz jars or they have a shelf where you can get containers with the amount you need. I have found their big jars to be priced very well.

What prices are we talking about? Also, which spices? Not to be rude, but can you be more specific?

I'm not sure about the sumac, but Creation Garden carries all of those other spices and more and will sell them in bulk. Prices vary per spice, but they are more than reasonable as is my experience.

I thank you. Peace, mon.

The last big jar I got was anise and I think it was maybe $7 or $8. I have bought 3 or 4 kinds of peppercorns, tumeric, 5 spice powder, sichuan peppercorns,cardamon etc. The prices vary, and I can't quote them, but they seem reasonable to me- maybe you'll think differently. So be it.

Sumac and a number of the more "exotic" spices you mentioned are available at Shalimar grocery on Hurstbourne.
They come in bulk bags, but you could transfer them to other containers.

I second Creation Gardens, and also suggest GFS on Hurstbourne for bulk "basic" items.


R.L. Schreiber may be another option, they supply a number of local restaurants with herbs and spices and other dried products...
I don't know about retail at a local level, but they do sell in wholesale-type quantities online (i checked star anise, and they sell it in 8 oz, 2.5 lb, and 15 lb packages.)



But back to supporting our local businesses:

There was some talk of The Spice Merchant in a previous thread.


I haven't been, but from what I've seen of their packaging, I'm lead to believe they purchase in bulk then repackage.
It may be worth looking into, and asking if you can purchase in bulk.

Nuts n Stuff does not stock sumac but we do have all the rest of the spices you mentioned. We sell in bulk from half ounce to pound quantities. Feel free to call and let us know what you are looking for.

Paul Pfister
Nuts n Stuff
(502)363-3338

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to consolidate a grocery trip to include Creation Garden's, KY Bison Company and Nuts n Stuff. I will probably stop by Amazing Grace as well. I like the olive oil soaps they carry. I will be a happier camper after this trip.

[Robin Garr]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to consolidate a grocery trip to include Creation Garden's, KY Bison Company and Nuts n Stuff. I will probably stop by Amazing Grace as well. I like the olive oil soaps they carry. I will be a happier camper after this trip.

One thought ... unless you're buying for restaurant service or a very large community project, you don't really want to buy herbs and spices in large quantities. Dried herbs and spices are best purchased in small quantities and used while they're fresh. One useful task that a lot of home cooks would benefit from: Go through your spice drawer/rack and dump the older stuff, replacing it with new. Your taste buds will thank you.

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am going to consolidate a grocery trip to include Creation Garden's, KY Bison Company and Nuts n Stuff. I will probably stop by Amazing Grace as well. I like the olive oil soaps they carry. I will be a happier camper after this trip.

One thought ... unless you're buying for restaurant service or a very large community project, you don't really want to buy herbs and spices in large quantities. Dried herbs and spices are best purchased in small quantities and used while they're fresh. One useful task that a lot of home cooks would benefit from: Go through your spice drawer/rack and dump the older stuff, replacing it with new. Your taste buds will thank you.

I appreciate the suggestion. I cook a lot for myself, friends and family. Nothing commercial at all. I like to season my food very well and go through a lot of herbs, spices, blends and other sorts of things. I am a especially happy now that all the local produce is hitting the stands, particularly that one right by me.

Doogy,

To Robin's point on freshness: My approach is to buy small quantities (say 2-3 oz) in bulk when I can from Nuts n Stuff, Lotsa Pasta or Whole Foods, then use it to refill clear glass containers spice containers I already have. You can buy them very inexpensively at Pier One, Garden Ridge or the like. Other than chili powder and maybe sesame seeds, even with all our cooking, I find it hard to go thru enough spices to keep a 10 oz bottle at peak freshness.

Deb

Doogy,

To Robin's point on freshness: My approach is to buy small quantities (say 2-3 oz) in bulk when I can from Nuts n Stuff, Lotsa Pasta or Whole Foods, then use it to refill clear glass containers spice containers I already have. You can buy them very inexpensively at Pier One, Garden Ridge or the like. Other than chili powder and maybe sesame seeds, even with all our cooking, I find it hard to go thru enough spices to keep a 10 oz bottle at peak freshness.

Deb

I saw these the other day at BB&B, and thought they were pretty awesome.


Magnetic Spice Tin

I could care less about the magnet on the bottom, but they were pretty sleek looking and hold 3.7 ounces.
...but if you're constrained for space in your kitchen, you can store your spices on the door of your fridge (???)

The lid has two little openings that you can use to either shake or pour with (imagine like the spice tins you'd get with the 3 different openings in them.)

$2 a piece isn't too bad for a nice brushed metal container.


i may very well go pick up a dozen or so myself sometime soon.

those babies are great. They are lightweight, store virtually anywhere (the magnet allows you to put magnet strips anywhere and keep your spices wherever you can think of!), and the opaque metal ensures that the nasty old sun doesn't render your spices inert before their time!