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Home » Condiments » DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks

DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks

Published: Jul 25, 2016 · Modified: Apr 13, 2019 by Rebecca Pytell · This post may contain affiliate links.

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A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish! Plus some trendy hacks for traveling, transporting, storing and organizing all you small pantry cooking and baking essentials!

DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish! Plus some trendy hacks for traveling, transporting, storing and organizing all you small pantry cooking and baking essentials!

Young adults live a pretty nomadic life. Traveling back and forth from our childhood homes, college dorms, apartments, cross-country, overseas, we are always moving. Never settled, we basically live out of our suitcases. We can never "unpack" everything because we know we'll just be packing it all back up in a few months (even weeks!). And I don't know about you, but packing is not my idea of fun! Especially those smaller, harder to keep track of and organized, items.

DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish! Plus some trendy hacks for traveling, transporting, storing and organizing all you small pantry cooking and baking essentials!

As a food blogger and recipe developer, I tend to have some more interesting "small items" that need to be toted around, packed and kept organized. The small items I'm talking about are all those spices, herbs, extracts, stevia bottles, little bags of chocolate chips, nutritional yeast, active dry yeast, the list goes on and on! We can call them "pantry essentials" and just because I'm moving around from kitchen to kitchen, doesn't mean I can just leave all these essentials behind.

DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish! Plus some trendy hacks for traveling, transporting, storing and organizing all you small pantry cooking and baking essentials!

That's where getting a little "creative" with Creative Options comes into play! At my local Walmart I picked up the Stow 'N Go Shoulder Tote and some Mini Sideways Utility boxes to help me out with my storage, organization, and travel "hacks" I had in mind. Using these typically "craft storage" boxes you might think is a little "outside the box", but that's the point! Cooking and baking are my crafts and these storage options work just as well for my pantry essentials! Whether you're a nomadic college student, couch-surfing young adult, or just taking some time for extended travel, I think you'll find my storage hack pretty nifty!

DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish! Plus some trendy hacks for traveling, transporting, storing and organizing all you small pantry cooking and baking essentials!

In the tote, you have a few different storage boxes that you can group your essentials by type (or not!). You can storage your spices and herbs alphabetically in the slots, pack all your sweeteners and extracts together, and keep your miscellaneous goodies in one place. Then just zip it up and take it with your where ever you go! It's literally your own little "spice cabinet" with shelves on-the-go! I used to pack these little bottles by stuffing them in every little nook and cranny I could find in suitcases, bags, etc. Needless to say, there were some spills, butterscotch smelling pants and paprika dusted socks!

DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish! Plus some trendy hacks for traveling, transporting, storing and organizing all you small pantry cooking and baking essentials!

The mini utility boxes are my idea of "traveling meal prep flavor savers"! Say you're going on a quick weekend trip and will be leaving your current "home base" for just a few days. You don't need all your pantry essentials, but you need a few, maybe certain spices for a specific meal you know you'll be making, in certain amounts, or your daily doses of cinnamon and turmeric need to be ready and on hand! Just place the specific spices you need in little plastic baggies and pop them in the small compartments of the box! Easy peasy and takes up barely any additional space and everything you need is right in one place! Grab and go! Food allergy plus, you have a set of safe spices and essentials, no cross-contamination or having to "borrow" tainted items!

DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish! Plus some trendy hacks for traveling, transporting, storing and organizing all you small pantry cooking and baking essentials!

I'm also going to share with you one of my favorite all-purpose spice blends I use almost daily! Since I don't always have that other special seasoning, I have another go-to that uses many of my absolute favorite spices (the ones that always come with me)! It's a great savory blend that goes well on chicken, fish, salad bowls, dinner bowls, beans, veggies, anything! The Fantastic 5 for when you need to add flavor without the salt, sugar, or any specific cuisine in mind!

DIY All-Purpose Seasoning

DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish! Plus some trendy hacks for traveling, transporting, storing and organizing all you small pantry cooking and baking essentials!

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A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish!

  • Author: Rebecca Pytell
  • Category: Seasoning
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tsp Turmeric
  • 2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Dried Oregano

Instructions

  1. Mix all spices together and keep in a small plastic bag or spice jar.

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DIY All-Purpose Seasoning + Pantry Supplies Storage Hacks | Strength and Sunshine @RebeccaGF666 A perfect DIY All-Purpose Seasoning recipe, gluten-free, salt and sugar-free, that will spice up any dish! Plus some trendy hacks for traveling, transporting, storing and organizing all you small pantry cooking and baking essentials!

You can play around with the ratios and of course double or triple the recipe so you always have some on hand! This is a savory blend I always take with me for seasoning any dish. Simple, easy, and delicious. When it's all in one it's so easy to pack and stow away in my storage containers!

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+ How do you pack your little cooking and baking essentials while traveling or moving around?

+ Do you have a signature all-purpose spice blend?

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Comments

  1. Deborah Davis

    August 02, 2016 at 2:17 pm

    I could use these nifty organizing suggestions to simplify my life quite nicely. That all purpose seasoning could be my go to seasoning for so many dishes.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2016 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks Deb!

      Reply
  2. Nikki Frank-Hamilton

    August 02, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Wow! These are some great totes and storage containers, you can fill them with whatever you need to pack. Really well thought out items and I love that I don't have to worry about paprika or turmeric staining anything in my bag!

    Thanks for the all purpose spice recipe, I've been meaning to try turmeric, and this looks like a great place to start!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2016 at 12:23 pm

      I hope you give both a try 🙂

      Reply
  3. Lauren

    August 02, 2016 at 8:33 am

    This will be perfect for camping!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2016 at 10:48 am

      Sure!

      Reply
  4. Angela @marathonsandmotivation.com

    August 02, 2016 at 12:00 am

    Great Tips!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 02, 2016 at 2:22 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  5. kimmythevegan

    August 01, 2016 at 6:15 pm

    It's funny how I thought when I was done University, I would settle down and be done moving... but have moved 3 times since then and have another move on the horizon haha ;p
    These little storage devices are so cute!!! I love the tote especially. Adorable. Makes life easier for sure, I need something like this for when I travel. I went to my mom's last month and she had no spices 🙁
    Your DIY all purpose seasoning sounds really good! I am totally wanting to try it as a spice rub for tofu. Yum!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2016 at 6:33 pm

      No spices :O How!?

      Reply
  6. Sandy KS

    August 01, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    I love your idea using those storage containers and totes. I have always lugged my full size herbs and spices along. I am going to do you idea and get more organized to travel.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2016 at 5:24 pm

      Glad it could give you some ideas!

      Reply
  7. Charlene Asay

    July 31, 2016 at 10:43 pm

    This is a great idea.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      August 01, 2016 at 7:33 am

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Gluten Free With Emily

    July 31, 2016 at 1:28 pm

    I have a small spice travel set but I love your ideas for a more extensive kit. I am always traveling too and this spice mix sounds amazing to bring along.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Haha, yes! I think all foodies have their go-to kits!

      Reply
  9. Carole @TootSweet4Two

    July 31, 2016 at 10:11 am

    Genius! You have definitely thought "outside-the-box" on this one! Glad you solved your packing problem so that your clothes don't smell like a restaurant anymore! Pinning...

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      Hahahaha! Thank you Carole!

      Reply
  10. Sharon @ What the Fork Food Blog

    July 31, 2016 at 8:59 am

    I love these storage hacks especially! The seasoning sounds like it would be great to just sprinkle on anything to give it some taste! We love adding garlic to just about anything.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2016 at 12:40 pm

      Yes, yes! A little garlic is always a must 😉

      Reply
  11. Bianca

    July 31, 2016 at 7:49 am

    Oh, I love this all-purpose spice blend! I have no experience with salt-free cooking but I imagine adding other spices are even more important 🙂 So that it tastes like something.
    My go-to homemade spice blend is curry powder + paprika powder + salt + dried rosemary 😀 It's so good for potato wedges, tofu, pretty much anything that needs seasoning 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      I never ever ever ever use salt! No ones cares or even knows!
      Can't go wrong with curry spiced things!

      Reply
  12. Andrea Wyckoff

    July 30, 2016 at 10:01 pm

    Love your cute little spicy travel kit! Great idea!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 31, 2016 at 7:17 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  13. Megan

    July 30, 2016 at 10:50 am

    My kitchen could def use some more organization!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2016 at 2:15 pm

      One of the "common situations" of being a recipe developer 😉

      Reply
  14. Lux G.

    July 29, 2016 at 8:34 pm

    This is a fantastic hack. Life made easier with this one. 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2016 at 7:18 am

      Just a bit! Haha!

      Reply
  15. Candace

    July 29, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    Great idea for people always on the go; especially since spices can be expensive and nobody wants to buy them numerous times on a college student budget. Great tips!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 30, 2016 at 7:18 am

      Exactly! Thank you!

      Reply
  16. Mandi

    July 29, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    I love this idea to take spices camping!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2016 at 4:17 pm

      That would be a great use!

      Reply
  17. Rebekah@naturallyblessedmama

    July 29, 2016 at 11:32 am

    This is so cool!! I'm glad I saw this post. I love the traveling tips. Most people don't realize that people with Celiac have to eat specific spices and not just anything will work. I usually end up rebuying my spices when we travel which can be quietly costly. I pinned and shared.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Ah! I'm so glad! It's crazy how spices can have gluten or other allergens in them! Something people so often over look and end up getting sick!

      Reply
  18. Kayla Loves

    July 29, 2016 at 4:50 am

    What a handy little tip!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2016 at 5:46 am

      🙂

      Reply
  19. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free

    July 28, 2016 at 10:47 pm

    This is such a clever idea Rebecca! We were actually planning some travel where I was thinking of bringing some spices and other food-making essentials.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 29, 2016 at 3:09 am

      Ah, well then I hope this can be of some use to you!

      Reply
  20. Gin

    July 28, 2016 at 2:50 pm

    Ok, I'm loving that spice blend. Really simple (yay) and it sounds great! Just today I winged something kinda like this for on lunch and it was WAY too strong. I'll try yours next time. 😉 Those storage boxes are a really inventive way to keep your cooking shwag neat, tidy and ready to go!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 28, 2016 at 4:22 pm

      This one will not let you down, Gin! xo

      Reply
  21. Kendall Patton

    July 28, 2016 at 7:22 am

    this is interesting because I've never thought to actually make a spice blend. I tend to just start throwing seasonings that taste good to me/us in the pot and go from there. This is interesting though because instead of taking down 5 bottles or so, I can just bring down one with everything in it! Thanks for the idea! 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 28, 2016 at 7:36 am

      Right! It makes things a bit easier!

      Reply
  22. Roy (at Poc)

    July 27, 2016 at 5:29 am

    Thank you for the helpful ideas. sure needed them in my life 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 27, 2016 at 7:34 am

      Glad they could inspire!

      Reply
  23. Kelly

    July 26, 2016 at 7:42 pm

    Such a great idea. I wish I thought of this when I was in college, but good idea to use even when going to my dad's house to cook (since his home is spicelss!)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 27, 2016 at 7:34 am

      A spiceless home? :O The insanity!

      Reply
  24. stacey

    July 26, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    This would be perfect for camping! You can pack the spices you need without making a mess or having to bring everything along!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 5:20 pm

      Yup! Exactly!

      Reply
  25. Ashley@CookNourishBliss

    July 26, 2016 at 3:45 pm

    What a smart method to keep everything organized! And I am loving this all-purpose seasoning - it's got two of my favorites - smoked paprika and turmeric!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 4:13 pm

      Me too! Haha! Smoked pap, turmeric and cinnamon are my all time favorite species <3

      Reply
  26. Anne Murphy

    July 26, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    Those containers are cute for travel.

    And I do like that spice blend.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you Anne!

      Reply
  27. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy

    July 26, 2016 at 12:59 pm

    That's also a great idea for camping when you want to take some of your favorite pantry essentials for cooking/grilling out! Love it! And the spices you used for the all purpose spice are some of my everyday favorites!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 1:12 pm

      Yes, yes! And I think this all-purpose blend will be perfect for all those camping meals 😉

      Reply
  28. J@BlessHerHeartYall

    July 26, 2016 at 9:59 am

    Yes! I love a good organizational post with hacks in it! Thanks so much for sharing your tricks! I am always looking for new ways to stay organized 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 10:18 am

      I'm glad they could give a little organization inspiration!

      Reply
  29. Amanda

    July 26, 2016 at 8:29 am

    This seasoning blend sounds perfect for a "go to" daily blend.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 8:41 am

      It sure is!

      Reply
  30. tara

    July 26, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Your all purpose seasoning sounds good. I like to make my own spice blends.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 8:41 am

      It's fun to play around with new combos!

      Reply
  31. Hauke Fox

    July 26, 2016 at 4:09 am

    Actually you're right. There are times when I think 'man, you don't even have cheap as curry powder in your kitchen' - But luckily I was able to keep work and travel separated in the last couple of years.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 7:07 am

      Haha, we always tend to forget the ones we need 😛

      Reply
  32. laura@motherwouldknow

    July 25, 2016 at 9:51 pm

    Love your colorful and tasty all purpose seasoning. Forget those too-salty versions sold in stores:)

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 12:16 am

      Haha, I don't even have salt in my spice cabinet!

      Reply
  33. Farrah

    July 25, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    Ahhhh, thank youuuuu for this! I've been wondering how the hecks to store all my spices! I have a somewhat ghetto version right now involving half ofa Naturebox where I just cram all the spice containers I can in, haha.

    That all-purpose seasoning sounds awesome! <3

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 12:15 am

      Hahahaha! Ghetto gets the job done though 😉
      On your next big move, you can implement this 😉

      Reply
  34. Chrissa - Physical Kitchness

    July 25, 2016 at 8:23 pm

    SUUUUUPER clever! I love love love kitchen hacks. Making my own spice blends is something I started doing a few years ago and I'll never go back. Love the way you store all these goodies. Makes life easy!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 26, 2016 at 12:14 am

      I am a spice Mixologist 😉
      Haha, yes! Thank you!

      Reply
  35. Igor @ Cooking The Globe

    July 25, 2016 at 5:48 pm

    I love the way you store the seasonings, Rebecca. I need to learn from you the sooner the better because mine are a total mess.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 6:08 pm

      Haha, thank you Igor 😉

      Reply
  36. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table

    July 25, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    I love fun organization and storage hacks like this! We're not moving anytime soon but sometimes we tote things like spices with us on vacation and this is a great way to pack them. Also, love that seasoning blend - might have to try it on some chicken next time we grill out!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      Haha, well thank you!
      And yes! That blend is SOOOOO good on grilled chicken!

      Reply
  37. Nutrimom

    July 25, 2016 at 4:16 pm

    Cute ideas BUT how in the world did you NOT finish the mini bag of Enjoy Life Foods chocolate chips?? 🙂

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      Bahahaha! That is my "prop" supply! (You would not want to eat those!)

      Reply
  38. Mary Hill

    July 25, 2016 at 3:14 pm

    Really cute tips and organizer. I love spices. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  39. Raia

    July 25, 2016 at 3:03 pm

    I would've loved to have some of those when I was in college!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 4:10 pm

      Haha, well when the little ones are old enough... 😉

      Reply
  40. Keeley McGuire

    July 25, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    Great ideas!! I love kitchen hacks. Great tips for food allergy families too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 2:59 pm

      We need our safe spices, right?

      Reply
  41. Jenn

    July 25, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    I have never tried traveling with spices, but now I just might. Very clever hacks! And that spice mix sounds so good!!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 2:29 pm

      Haha! Well I ALWAYS need to bring the FLAVOR with me 😉 And thank you!

      Reply
  42. The Southern Thing

    July 25, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    What a great idea for storing seasoning! I have way too many to count. I need to do this!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 1:54 pm

      Haha, I have SOOOO many too 😉

      Reply
  43. Mandy

    July 25, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    Oooooooohhh!!!! I LOVE this!!! And so perfect for camping! I need to find these little storage bins and them into our camping box. Your seasoning blend sounds wonderful, too - can't wait to make it!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 12:57 pm

      Thank you!!! Haha, everyone is bringing up camping in the comments...now I really want to go camping! Haha!

      Reply
  44. Kristina @ Ms.Modify

    July 25, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    I love your organization tips for seasonings! This will be so helpful to take if I travel somewhere, especially stay at someones house!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 12:07 pm

      Right? We;ve got to keep out "celiac essentials" safe 😉

      Reply
  45. Sarah- A Whisk and Two Wands

    July 25, 2016 at 11:56 am

    I don't have a go to all purpose seasoning but I do need some serious help organizing my spice cupboard!! I tried when we remodeled but we need to revisit that cupboard and one other.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 11:58 am

      Hahaha, I feel yea! There is never enough room in a cook's kitchen!

      Reply
  46. Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner

    July 25, 2016 at 11:50 am

    What a great idea! So organized!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  47. Judy@ImBoredLetsGo

    July 25, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Sadly, I'm nowhere near as organized as you...great suggestions! And the spice blend I'm going to try!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  48. Cricket

    July 25, 2016 at 11:26 am

    I desperately need to reorganize my kitchen. I will definitely be putting these tricks to good use!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 11:57 am

      Anytime I do organize the whole kitchen how I want it (as I'm the one always using it at home!) other people come around and mess it up 😛 Haha!

      Reply
  49. Ricki

    July 25, 2016 at 11:01 am

    Rebecca, this is sheer brilliance! I LOVE this idea! I have all my spices in the same drawer, but not nearly as neat and organized as this. Can't wait to implement this system. And your spice mix sounds yummy, too!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 11:56 am

      Haha, thank you Ricki!! I hope it can help with a little more organization 😉

      Reply
  50. Citra Kale @Citra's Home Diary

    July 25, 2016 at 10:46 am

    wow.. I need to spend some time to re store all season ingredients on my pantry... it;s time to cleaning though.. 🙂 and thx for sharing your all purpose season recipe.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Haha, yes, we do need to keep out spices fresh too!

      Reply
  51. Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate

    July 25, 2016 at 10:01 am

    Love the storage hacks!! And the DIY seasoning.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  52. Jamie Simons

    July 25, 2016 at 9:56 am

    That is absolutely brilliant! I never would have thought of packing spices & seasonings like that! I am definitely going to have to try out that all purpose seasoning recipe. It sounds like it would be delicious on so many things!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 11:54 am

      The unexpected storage solutions 😉
      It is the best! It goes so well in any dish!

      Reply
  53. Choclette

    July 25, 2016 at 9:53 am

    Love all those compartmentalised storage boxes. What a fab idea. When we were backpacking around Oz and NZ for a year, I took a few essential spices with me - something like this would have made it a lot easier.

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 11:54 am

      Ah, yea! That would have been helpful!

      Reply
  54. Nicole @ Yumsome

    July 25, 2016 at 9:49 am

    My spice kit travels all over the world with me - literally! I would love to have the room in my suitcase to have some of these handy little boxes - such a genius idea. I guess I'm going to have to put up with curry-scented clothing for a bit longer! Ha ha!

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 9:52 am

      Haha, we do what we can!

      Reply
  55. Demeter | Beaming Baker

    July 25, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Such a fun idea Rebecca! I'm always up for learning new organization hacks. What you said about toting small amounts of ingredients from kitchen to kitchen--GURL, I feel ya! Love that you figured out an awesome way to keep it all organized. <--Can you tell organization makes me happy? 😉 Pinned! xo

    Reply
    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 9:51 am

      Hahaha! The life of us foodies!
      But oooo I LOVE organizing too! Especially the little things like this 😉

      Reply
  56. Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day

    July 25, 2016 at 9:46 am

    Such great ideas! I will definitely try your seasoning mix.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 9:49 am

      Thank you!

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  57. Jennifer

    July 25, 2016 at 9:38 am

    This would work well in our camper where things often spill as we travel.

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Yes! Perfect!

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  58. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables

    July 25, 2016 at 9:35 am

    That's such a great idea! I'm lucky that our kitchen has tons of storage, but it still helps if I can keep things organized like this!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Haha, well that's why this is a "traveling kitchen" hack!

      Reply
  59. Elizabeth

    July 25, 2016 at 9:31 am

    What a super idea! This could be used when camping too. I miss herbs and spices when out in the tent!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Yes! Any travel like that! It is so perfect and keeps everything together and safe!

      Reply
  60. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday

    July 25, 2016 at 8:57 am

    For all the foodie things (cans and spices, mostly... but also my knife block?) I have a huge plastic bin to travel with. And all my cooking ware and dishes are wrapped in bubble wrap and stashed in storage at school. You're way more organized than em, though! My spice racks at home look that nice, but my storage/school situation totally doesn't!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 9:42 am

      My coveted spice cabinet at home is all alphabetically organized and beautiful! My most prized "location" in the kitchen 😉

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  61. Lisa | Garlic + Zest

    July 25, 2016 at 8:52 am

    My daughter is a Junior in college - so we can relate to the nomadic life of a young adult. I think anything that helps her organize is a good thing. I may make up a jar of this all-purpose seasoning for her to take back for the fall semester!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 9:41 am

      That will be perfect! Haha! As a college student, I know she'll love and easy spice to have on hand 😉

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  62. Emma @ Supper in the Suburbs

    July 25, 2016 at 8:14 am

    Very clever. My kitchen cupboards are a NIGHTMARE at the minute. We're hopefully moving in the autumn so will deploy some of this wisdom when we move 🙂

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 9:40 am

      Hopefully this will make things a little smoother 😉

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  63. Emily @ My Healthyish Life

    July 25, 2016 at 7:57 am

    Yes I lived out of plastic bins/drawers for many summers. Luckily I had an apartment so I kept my pantry staples there, but this would be really helpful for moves! When I did move in December I think I put them in the same box as my pots and pans haha

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 8:04 am

      My freshman year, I devoted the entire bottom drawer of my dresser to my spices and extracts (and some plates and spoons) 😛 Haha!

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  64. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

    July 25, 2016 at 7:18 am

    What a fabulous idea, every time I open my spice cabinet I trigger an avalanche, so I really need this!

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 7:30 am

      Haha, a little easy organization goes a long way!

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  65. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry

    July 25, 2016 at 7:11 am

    Love the idea of a signature spice blend, a great way to add flavour without oil and butter

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 7:30 am

      That's how we make out cooking iconic 😉

      Reply
  66. Aimee

    July 25, 2016 at 7:06 am

    I really need to do this! My spice rack is kind of a mess. Great ideas 🙂

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    • Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine

      July 25, 2016 at 7:29 am

      Haha, thanks Aimee! I love organizing my spices 😛

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No one cares about entrees during the summer...it' No one cares about entrees during the summer...it's ALL about the sides and salads! 😍😆🥗🫘
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Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad (Gluten-Free, Vegan) 😋🥗🫘
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This Beautifully Bountiful Bean-Filled Salad is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan & Vegetarian 💛
Healthy, Quick, & Easy 💚
Great For Meal Prep 💙
Easy Summer Lunch, Side Dish, or Appetizer 💜
Feed A Crowd at Potlucks, Cookouts, BBQs, & Summer Grillings! 💗
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Green beans, kidney beans (my fav!), cannellini, some finely diced red onion, fresh parsley, and a sweet and tangy dressing made with @bragg apple coder vinegar, @pompeian evoo, a touch of dijon, salt, pepper, and a pinch of celery seed! A classic for a reason; it will last in the fridge all week for a quick side or light lunch too! 🤤🙌✌️
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Find tons more variations and suggestions in the post! How does your family do the classic 3 bean salad? 🤔
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/three-bean-salad/
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Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transfor Why not take the classic BLT sandwich and transform it into PASTA SALAD!? 🤯🥪🍝
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Vegan BLT Pasta Salad (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) 😋🍝🥗🥓🥬🍅
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This Bangin' Baconless BLT Pasta Salad is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Friendly 🧡
Vegan & Vegetarian 💛
Healthy, Quick, & Easy 💚
Just 5 Ingredients 💙
Homemade Coconut Bacon & Eggless Mayo 💜
Make-Ahead & Meal Prep Essential (great for light lunches & dinners!) 🤎
A Potluck, Cookout, BBQ, Summer Grilling Side Dish Must! 💗
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This recipe was the LAST one I made back in NJ last summer! It is one of the best pasta salads to ever appear on Strength and sunshine! Using @eatbanza Cavatappi, crisp romaine, grape tomatoes, my homemade coconut bacon, homemade aquafaba mayo, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper! It's SO easy and quick! You are going to fall in love! Ditch the gluten, meat, and eggs in this BLT salad and still get all the delicious flavors and heartiness you love! 🤤🙌✌️
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What's your favorite sandwich? BLTs are the best savory sandwiches, PBJs are the best sweet! 😆✌️
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/vegan-blt-pasta-salad-gluten-free/
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When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, When you've got some extra bananas that are ripe, but not ripe enough for banana bread, what do you do??? 🤔🤷‍♀️
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Vegan Bananas Foster (Gluten-Free, No Alcohol) 🤤👏🍌
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This Blissfully Brilliant Non-Alcoholic Bananas Foster recipe is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Paleo + Grain-Free 💚
Naturally Sweet 💙
Just 10 Minutes 💜
Easy, Quick, No Rum Needed💗
Perfect Southern Dessert, Brunch Topping, or Breakfast Treat 💖
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Slice up those naturally sweet @chiquitabanana bananas, melt some @countrycrock vegan butter in a @lodgecastiron pan with brown sugar @swervesweetie, some rum and vanilla extract with a dash of @simplyorganicfoods cinnamon, to caramelize into a rich deeply flavored and aromatic sauce. Saute the bananas until slightly soft and serve right away with vanilla @nadamoo ice cream for dessert or some homemade French toast (use one of my banana bread recipes!) 🍌✌️👌
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What do you like to serve your bananas foster with? 🍌🍨🍞🧇
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/bananas-foster/
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You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripenes You can enjoy plantains are EVERY stage of ripeness! 💛🍌
When their yellow, make Maduros! 🥰
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Fried Sweet Plantains (Maduros) 🤤👏🍌
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These Mouthwatering Melt-In-Your-Mouth Maduros are 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Paleo + Grain-Free 💚
Naturally Sweet 💙
Just 10 Minutes 💜
Easy, Healthier, & Pan-Fried 💗
Perfect Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack (for Any Meal!) 💖
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The opposite of tostones with your unripe green plantains; Once your @chiquitabanana plantains turn perfectly yellow and ripe, slice them up, and lightly pan-fry them in your @lodgecastiron for a quick, semi-sweet, creamy, custardy side dish everyone will love! Toss them with some cinnamon, salt, and enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! 🍌✌️👌
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Team Tostone or Team Maduro? 🤔
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Ma Not sure what to do with those green plantains? Make Tostones! 😍
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Air Fryer Tostones (Healthy, Oil-Free) 🤤👏🍌
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These Totally Tropical Terific Tostones are 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Paleo + Grain-Free 💚
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free 💙
Simply Plantains & Salt 💜
Quick, Easy, No-Mess, No Oil! 💗
Perfect Savory Side Dish, Appetizer, or Snack 💖
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Perfect tostones require the unripe green plantains (got mine from @theboysfarmersmarket), they're super cheap (like 20-30¢), peel, slice, soak them in some water, lime juice, and salt, use your @gowiseusa air fryer to give them the first "fry", then get out your frustrations by smashing them into flat discs with a tostonera or a heavy mug, toss them back in the air fryer to finish getting golden and crispy! Serve with an extra pinch of flaky salt and salsa dips of choice! 👌
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-tostones/
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Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing! Your new sala Simple, crisp, cold, and refreshing!
Your new salad obsession for the season! 🥗
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Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber & Tomato Salad) 🤤👏🥗🥒🍅🧅
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This Cool Crisp Cucumber Tangy Tomato Salad is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo 💚
Naturally Raw & Sugar-Free 💙
Just Healthy Veggies, EVOO, & Herbs 💜
Simple, Easy, Ready In 10 Minutes 💗
Perfect Side Dish, Salad, or Appetizer 💖
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This Persian salad is packed with flavor but so simple! Persian cucumbers, Roma tomatoes, red onion, @pompeian extra virgin olive oil, authentic verjuice or fresh lime juice, @simplyorganicfoods dried mint (the secret!) salt and pepper. Toss on some fresh herbs like parsley if you want, mix it up, and serve right away to enjoy that super refreshing crunch! 😋😚🙌
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/shirazi-salad/
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Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little po Light, fluffy, bright, and zesty, with a little poppy seed nuttiness! 😍🍋🥞
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Gluten-Free Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free) 😋🍋🥞
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This Flavor-Packed Pancake Stack of Sunshine is:👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free 💚
Kid-Approved 💙
Perfect Springtime or Easter Breakfast or Brunch 💜
Make-Ahead + Freezer-Friendly 💖
Easy & Quick, Fluffy & Healthy 💗
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Who's ready for this bright and zesty stack of hotcakes?! 🙌
Start with @kingarthurbaking GF flour, baking powder & soda, applesauce or my homemade vegan sour cream with @so_delicious coconut yogurt, tons of fresh lemon set and juice, vegan buttermilk, @simplyorganicfoods poppy seeds, a touch of @swervesweetie, vanilla, and topped with a simple lemon glaze made with @swervesweetie! 😍✌️🤤
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Lemon poppy seed is a seasonal flavor must! Not too sweet, but sweet and flavorful enough not to need any maple syrup! Tons of ways to top them and more suggestions over on the blog! 😋😚
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Click the link in my bio @rebeccagf666 for the full recipe on the blog! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/lemon-poppy-seed-pancakes/
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Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...🥦😏 * Pe Broccoli doesn't have to be boring...🥦😏
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Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli (Easy, Oil-Free) 🤤👏🥦
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This Brilliant un-Believable Broccoli Bash is 👇
Gluten-Free ❤️
Allergy-Free 🧡
Vegan 💛
Keto & Low-Carb & Paleo 💚
Oil-Free & Sugar-Free 💙
Just Broccoli & Choice of Seasonings 💜
No-Fuss, Ready In 10 Minutes 💗
Perfect Weeknight Side Dish, Appetizer, or Healthy Snack 💖
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Just grab a bunch of fresh broccoli from your local market (like @theboysfarmersmarket), your flavors and seasonings of choice (@simplyorganicfoods), toss, and let your @gowiseusa air fryer do all the crispy roasting magic! Turn even the pickiest of eaters and biggest broccoli haters into diehard broccoli lovers! 🥳😋🥦🙌
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What's your all-time favorite way to eat yo' broccoli? I'm a raw kinda gal ✌️
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CLICK the LINK in my BIO @rebeccagf666 for the FULL RECIPE on the BLOG! 👆👆
https://strengthandsunshine.com/air-fryer-broccoli/
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#broccoli #oilfree #airfryer #airfryerrecipes #broccolirecipes #glutenfree #vegan #dairyfree #eggfree #soyfree #nutfree #allergyfree #celiac #foodallergies #feedfeed #airfryerrecipe #easysidedish #healthysidedish #glutenfreelife #pickyeaters #plantbasedvegan #kidapproved #pickyeater #ketorecipe #justeatrealfood #glutenfreefood #ketosnacks #glutenfreeliving #celiacdisease #foodallergymom