And this is just the front row of my collection!

I know, I know, every Food Network Foodie will tell you NOT to do this, but having a Philistine Tongue saves SOOOO much money.  Over the years I have collected MANY large containers of herbs and spices and assorted flavorings and they last for YEARS...at least according to my taste buds.  I recently finished a container of Chili Powder.  It had to be at least five years old--and I have some that are OLDER.  They taste fine to me.

The containers also are quite reusable for other items when you finish the original product!

I purchased the majority of these from Sam's Club because that's the food club nearest (by FAR) to me.  I've started writing the date purchased and the price because I'd really like to know how much prices have risen on some of these long lasting products. 

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