For professional chefs and amateur cooks alike, spice racks placed strategically in a kitchen or dining room can be the difference between a perfectly cooked meal and an overcooked serving. If you don't carry more than the usual salt and pepper shakers, you might not need one now, but you never know when that additional condiment might make for the perfect topping.
In order to fully appreciate these little containers, you have to understand a bit about the history of spice. These things come from dried and ground up seeds, fruits or plants that are used for flavoring as well as for preserving foods. In many cultures (especially in their country of origin), these powders have medicinal value, and are also used for religious rituals.
When trading between distant countries became common a few thousand years ago, these seasonings were a big commodity, especially in the Middle East and in South and East Asia. Pepper was a popular product, but very soon other goods like cinnamon and even salts were being traded in great quantities. When European explorers discovered the precious food stuffs, they created sea expeditions, some with the sole purpose of obtaining cheaper and more plentiful spices for themselves.
These stands for different seasonings have been around for hundreds of years. The earliest ones of course are a far cry from our modern standards. These were made of wood or clay, and were used in retail shops to sell the more precious seasonings. Later on they were also used in the homes of noblemen or wealthy merchants.
Today's racks come in different shades and sizes, and most of those sold are for ornamental purposes. Nevertheless, they are all able to carry at least two kinds of condiment dispensers.
All the different styles are available online and can be purchased for as little as ten dollars. With the right condiments, spice racks can help you beautify your home and add a bit more flavor to your food.
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