May 14, 2008...8:33 am

Pantry Perfection

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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.

16 Comments

  • I adore seeing pics of your pantry George! It looks absolutely fabulous!! :-)
    xxx

  • Lovely! I’m looking forward to sharing this post as part of Other People’s Pantries.

  • Wow what an amazing pantry!! I spot the Fallera Rice, lovely spanish rice for making paella ;o)

    Maria
    x

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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

  • It is like a toy store for adults! I don’t think I would need to leave :)

  • 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.

  • What a pantry! Thanks for sharing George. I wouldn’t miss Lydia’s weekly posting :)

  • Fabulous pantry! I am coming to your place to cook. ……

  • Wow! I’m jealous. I can’t wait to have that kind of space.

  • OMG!!!!! I want your pantry!

  • I LOVE your spice containers. So useful!

  • 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.

  • oh my gosh, those containers are great!

  • A fabulous pantry and I’m seriously loving the tins! Thanks for sharing.

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