Herb/Spice storage

[stu]

Hi All

I was wondering how people store their herbs and spices. I am assuming any herbs/spices purchased will be packaged in sealed plastic bags. Once opened the contents should really be placed in air tight containers to maximise there flavour. I would have thought that some sort of wide mouthed bottle would do. Does anybody know any where suitable containers can be purchased.

Cheers Stu

[Wohoki]

Jam jars. If you don't intend to use the herb for a few weeks, fill the jar with boiling water, empty it and them wipe it out with a clean tea-towel as fast as you can, then dump the herb into it and screw the lid on. If you do it fast enough you get as good a vacuum seal as the professionals get.

Always store herbs and spices in the dark, and avoid fluctuating (I'm sure that's not spelled right ) temperatures, and replace them all every six months.