Tackle that Cupboard above the Stove

Many of you have probably been wondering why I’ve been adapting so many recipes to fill specific sizes of jars.  The answer is simple, I have been working on a much needed project. In doing this, I wanted to:

• • Get rid of my spice rack as it is taking up precious counter space.

• • Be able to buy my herbs and spices in bulk to save money(and it’s healthier). This allows me to use the bulk section at Winco , Whole Foods, or buy them Organic online at Mountain Rose Herbs.

• • Build up a storage of herbs and spices (because I hate grocery shopping).

• • Make my least favorite cupboard in the kitchen my favorite cupboard. 

• • Make it easy to see what I need to buy more of.

• • Have a much less chaotic way to organize all the herbs and spices. I wanted to be able to open this cupboard and not have anything fall out.   

I added shelves to the back of my over the oven/stove cupboard.

Also added a rack to the left-hand side cupboard door.

And added these racks to the right-hand side cupboard door. What they they look like together. I still have room to put my oils, sweeteners, and vinegars in front of the back shelves. What it all looks like when I open my cupboard. I put the items that I need even more of (in quart jars)above the cereal stuff.

Supplies used :

• • 8 oz/ half pint jars

• • Wide Mouth Pint Jars

• • Plastic Jar Lids (bpa free)I used wide mouth for the pint jars and regular mouth for the 1/2 pint jars.

• • I use a Standard Black Sharpiefor writing on my jars (if you use a smaller/ultra fine tip it rubs right off for some reason).

• • This is the rack on the left-hand side cupboard door.

• • Two of these racks were used for the right-hand side cupboard door.

• • Old Paint Brush

• • White Paint Leftover from my pantry paint job.

• • Boards leftover from my pantry shelving project (these were used to make the shelf supports as well).

• • Hammer

• • Saw (thanks for lending it to me Hannah)

• • Measuring Tape

• • Pencil

• • Paper

• • My husband… I couldn’t have done it without his help.

• • Level

• • Finishing nails. Make sure they’re not too long or they will go through to your adjoining cupboards.

• • Wood Glue to secure the shelves to the supports (let dry before painting).

 

If you’d still like to be able to use a shaker style top on your (regular mouth) jars you can do this… a Parmesan cheese lid fits perfectly. (I doubt it’s bpa free, but at least you have the option)