4 Simple Steps for Organizing Your Spices  Sorting out your
spices doesn't mean you have to alphabetize them. Here are key
steps to setting up your seasonings so you can find them easily
every time you cook.  By Lorie Marrero  By Getty Images  Special
Offers  Step 1: Decide what to keep. Did you know that, with the
exception of black pepper, if you have a red and white
rectangular tin from McCormick, it’s at least 17 years old? Toss
anything that's more than two years old or that has lost its
aroma. A smart tip for going forward: Whenever you buy a new
spice, add a small sticker to the bottle and write the purchase
date on it.  Step 2: Choose your strategy. I usually sort spices
by function: cooking vs. baking. We typically use spices like
basil, oregano, and coriander for cooking savory dishes, and
spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and ground cloves,
for baking sweet desserts. It may be helpful to keep all of
these closer to your mixing bowls and baking equipment. If you
have many containers to st