Don’t Buy- Spices
Like ground coffee, spices do not generally have a good shelf life. Even though they will not go bad or expire, they are going to lose the flavor after a little while. If you are a normal person who cooks for two to four people, then the smaller jars are going to do the trick. Bulk spices are only meant for restaurants!
Buy- Vanilla
Even though most spices lose flavor after some time, vanilla does not. This is the reason the big bottle of vanilla extract makes for a good investment. You can now embark on spontaneous baking sessions!