What is a Spice Rack?
A spice rack is a piece of kitchen equipment which is designed to hold spices in uniformly sized containers such as metal canisters or glass jars. There are many configurations for spice racks, from small wall-mounted versions to large rotating spice racks designed to be kept in a kitchen with ample counter space. In addition, spice racks are made from a wide variety of materials and finishes so that they will coordinate with kitchens of different styles. In all cases, the goal is to keep spices organized and accessible for the cook. Many cookbooks assert that cooks should maintain a staple library of kitchen spices. Common kitchen spices include dried herbs such as thyme, sage, oregano, bay leaves, rosemary, and parsley. Many cooks also keep spices like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, dried ginger, and allspice around, along with red pepper flakes, black pepper, and salt crystals. Cooks who cook a lot of Indian and Mediterranean cuisine might have cumin, coriander, turmeric, asafoetida, and
