12 Foods That Don't Last In Storage Like You Think - Chowhound

In many kitchens, the spices live close to the stove for maximum convenience. However, this isn't the best place if you want them to last as long as possible. Unlike some of the other ingredients on our list, spices don't technically spoil or reach a stage where they'll make you sick. What occurs over time is a diminishment of aroma, color, and flavor. They get blah, in other words, and that is not what we want…