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Gretchen
August 5, 2019
I use a double decker with spices on the bottom and seeds and spice/herb blends on top. Spices are alphabetized.
A second turn table is for herbs—again alphabetized. I always know when I am low on something.
Third turntable is for baking products like baking soda, powder, extracts, cocoa, and even dry measuring cups.
Fourth turntable houses oils and vinegars.
Fifth has Indian/Asian spices and liquids
Sixth has honey, peanut butter, snack nuts and dried fruits.
All of these turntables are in one upper cabinet next to the oven/cooktop.
Upper shelf of the same cabinet has glass measuring cups; drawer below the counter has measuring spoons, tiny wisks and tiny bowls—ie, it is so easy to measure anything prior to cooking/baking!
This system has been great for me, family and friends who house sit for us!
A second turn table is for herbs—again alphabetized. I always know when I am low on something.
Third turntable is for baking products like baking soda, powder, extracts, cocoa, and even dry measuring cups.
Fourth turntable houses oils and vinegars.
Fifth has Indian/Asian spices and liquids
Sixth has honey, peanut butter, snack nuts and dried fruits.
All of these turntables are in one upper cabinet next to the oven/cooktop.
Upper shelf of the same cabinet has glass measuring cups; drawer below the counter has measuring spoons, tiny wisks and tiny bowls—ie, it is so easy to measure anything prior to cooking/baking!
This system has been great for me, family and friends who house sit for us!
Carole L.
August 4, 2019
I got married in 1968. The first thing I purchased for my new home was a double decker lazy susan for my spice cabinet. I still use the same one 50 years later.
My mother always had a decorative
lazy susan on the kitchen table to
hold salt, pepper, sugar, etc.
hers was fashioned out of wood.
I have a number of fancy ceramic ones that we used for entertaining in the 60s and 70s.
I also have an antique fitted one from China from that was given to my grandparents before I was born.
It may have had a different name back then but it was pre world war ll.
So much for a “new hack”.
My mother always had a decorative
lazy susan on the kitchen table to
hold salt, pepper, sugar, etc.
hers was fashioned out of wood.
I have a number of fancy ceramic ones that we used for entertaining in the 60s and 70s.
I also have an antique fitted one from China from that was given to my grandparents before I was born.
It may have had a different name back then but it was pre world war ll.
So much for a “new hack”.
athene
August 4, 2019
The attention-grabbing headline states the price of the item (i.e. the lazy susan) is a modest & enticing $8. When I clicked on the link to Amazon, the price is listed as $12.99. ?????
Molly S.
August 6, 2019
Amazon changes their prices every day. Also, if you are looking for something online, elsewhere, the Amazon price will be lower, but if you go straight to Amazon before going elsewhere, the price is likely higher. Big Brother is watching, always.
Rosalind P.
August 25, 2019
Simple takeaway: Don't. Use. Amazon. Go directly to the source if possible. Find a substitute if possible. Do a news search to learn more about how harmful this company is to its workers, to writers and publishers, to its vendors, to our society and ultimately to a healthy economy. It's really helpful to understand the consequences of our habits. If we even limit using Amazon to when there is no other option it could make a huge difference. Thanks.
LetaBee
August 1, 2019
The best way I use a lazy Susan is in the fridge.
No longer a problem to reach condiments at the back of the fridge.. where they are lost and inadvertently repurchased.
Plus most of them have a lip, so drips and sticky bottoms are caught and can be easily cleaned. As it can only contain limited items, I am more mindful to use up what's there ..so less waste
No longer a problem to reach condiments at the back of the fridge.. where they are lost and inadvertently repurchased.
Plus most of them have a lip, so drips and sticky bottoms are caught and can be easily cleaned. As it can only contain limited items, I am more mindful to use up what's there ..so less waste
Julie J.
August 2, 2019
I've been using last Susan's for years in my fridge and my bathroom cabinets too! I'm kinda fond of lazy Susan's. ;)
M
July 31, 2019
"Genius hack"? No. These have been used for years for storage, and can easily be found in home storage sections and online stores. Many kitchens even have them built into corner cupboards. It's a handy, classic storage solution, but very very far from a hack.
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