Silica gel pack application
It may not be immediately obvious to everyone, but your kitchen is often the wettest place in the house. When something is cooked or boiled, moisture is released into the air. This moisture can be good for any herbs you keep in your kitchen, but it’s a different story when it comes to dried spices. If you find lumps of spices and sugar, moisture is to blame.
So what can you do about it? The last thing you need to do is move your spice cabinet away from where you need it the most. This may come as a surprise to you, but one of the best ways is to use silica gel bags. Do you know those packages that say “DO NOT EAT”? These wrappers are my favorite way to keep seasonings from sticking together, and they’re also great for wrapping potatoes and other sprouting vegetables.