Portable Spice Carrier

[helwen]

Thinking about making something to carry just a small amount of various spices/herbs. Found a site that sells little vials with (I think) screw-on caps. Sort of a Steampunk idea, but inspired by the fact that I like having ginger in my tea in the morning but, for some strange reason, restaurants don't have ginger on their tables :D

So far, I'm thinking of having ginger, cinnamon, dill, turmeric, salt, and pepper in the kit. The last two are for in case I'm on a picnic. Any other spices or herbs that folks think would be nice to jazz up a restaurant meal? I'm not sure on the turmeric though...that's mostly for medicinal purposes (aside from curry), so maybe garlic instead.... yes, all dry and/or powdered.

Comments

[shalmestere.livejournal.com]

Cayenne. Totally :-)

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Ah, yes, thank you :) I could make my own "Mexican" hot chocolate.

[tashabear.livejournal.com]

Which site? I'm very fond of http://www.specialtybottle.com

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Yes, that's the one - I forgot to include it in the post, I guess. Thanks :)

this seems rather handy

[bytchearse.livejournal.com]

And not all that expensive, either, containing a few of the spices you want
http://jas-townsend.com/product_info.php?products_id=1066

Alternately, see if an older gun shop has used leather hanging around. Shotgun shell carriers make great vial holders; LARPers do it all the time for their "potions"

Re: this seems rather handy

[helwen.livejournal.com]

Thanks, I like the idea of the tin -- I have a bunch of Altoid boxes, so likely I'd make my own.

Thanks also for the shotgun shell carriers thought, as I was thinking something wearable might be nice. Although I was thinking vest or vambrace :D

Also, my plan is for screw-top vials because then I can attach parchment at the opening with little holes poked into them, so they can function as shakers.