In response to Lydia’s post over on The Perfect Pantry, I decided to take up the challenge and show you all what I love about my kitchen storage areas.
When we had the kitchen refurbished I was desperate to have all my spice tins to hand and on show. So I designed this unit, I love, love, love it. I currently have over 50 spices and blends so it wonderful to see them all at a glance, I do however know where approximately they all are so I don’t have to glance for too long 
I also use the unit as an area to display small holiday mementos and gifts from friends such as the small Malaga dish (bought for 1 Euro in a Nerja thrift store) and the little teapot (a wonderful gift from a foodie friend of mine, Edda).
Originally the pantry wasn’t part of the kitchen plan, but as my culinary adventures continued at such a rapid rate I was eager for more space, hence the extension of the kitchen to give a small pantry area (from where I also do all my writing). It was a long and fraught event what with cowboy builders and all but eventually we got it done. I don’t know how I managed without it. The downside? Well that’s obvious, I keep filling it up and running out of space, but I guess no matter how big the pantry I’d find a way to fill it up.
17 Comments
May 14, 2008 at 9:25 am
I adore seeing pics of your pantry George! It looks absolutely fabulous!!
xxx
May 14, 2008 at 11:14 am
Lovely! I’m looking forward to sharing this post as part of Other People’s Pantries.
May 14, 2008 at 12:22 pm
Wow what an amazing pantry!! I spot the Fallera Rice, lovely spanish rice for making paella ;o)
Maria
x
May 14, 2008 at 2:51 pm
I am inspired by your pantry. We are almost done with our renovations and I can’t wait to set up my pantry. Where did you get your tins I love the colors and shape of them. So much fun, I would like to have an afternoon peaking through it all to see what you have.
May 14, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Love Love Love the space! Such an array of beautiful things! I would love to go shopping in your pantry!!! ALso thank you for leaving a comment about my Strawberry Cheesecake cookies!
May 14, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Oh, I remember these photos of your pantry, George. It is just gorgeous! I love knowing that you write while tucked away in the pantry.
Lea x
May 14, 2008 at 11:30 pm
It is like a toy store for adults! I don’t think I would need to leave
May 15, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Thank you
Lydia I’m really glad I spotted this ‘challenge’ while looking back through your great site.
Maria well spotted, I’m getting low on rice – maybe a trip to Spain is needed
Kim the tins are from The Spice Shop in London, the web link is in my side bar
Lea it’s so good to see you back! I love working from in my pantry.
Bridgett I feel like that every time I enter it still.
May 15, 2008 at 4:24 pm
What a pantry! Thanks for sharing George. I wouldn’t miss Lydia’s weekly posting
May 17, 2008 at 2:17 am
Fabulous pantry! I am coming to your place to cook. ……
May 18, 2008 at 2:54 am
Wow! I’m jealous. I can’t wait to have that kind of space.
May 18, 2008 at 2:24 pm
OMG!!!!! I want your pantry!
May 18, 2008 at 11:29 pm
I LOVE your spice containers. So useful!
May 23, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I agree with Bridgett- it is indeed like a toy store for adults!! I love how your pantry looks, especially your spice containers… I so wish I had a pantry too, for now I’m making do with a small kitchen, but hopefully we’ll move soon & one of the things I’d really like is a relatively large kitchen, ideally with a pantry
Love your blog, by the way.
C.
June 9, 2008 at 1:57 pm
oh my gosh, those containers are great!
July 12, 2008 at 5:41 pm
A fabulous pantry and I’m seriously loving the tins! Thanks for sharing.
October 30, 2008 at 12:54 pm
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