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A very happy birthday! You and Lennox must be fated. Oh my gosh, that commercial! 😂 I was born in 1980. We didn't own a set of those spice jars but I do remember them and saw them at other people's houses. Those orchard ones are super cute. I'd totally get those now. I best not start though, because I'm already collecting so many things.... 🫠

I think studying the spice trade is so fascinating. You might be interested in my podcast episode "War & Spice" about spice rationing during WWII. It's definitely one of my top favorite ones to research.

Really interesting post. Thanks for sharing!

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OMG that podcast episode sounds right up my alley and I will definitely have a listen soon!

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Love this! Spice storage has always fascinated me. I remember these very well and a Gen X-er.

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There's a whole book on spice storage just waiting to be written (and photographed!).

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*as

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Happy birthday!! What a freaking fascinating post and now I want these. Badly. Also just fabulous writing. I’m so glad you’re on substack!

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Thank you! I'm so glad you liked the post!

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I love this! And I ABSOLUTELY need to know more about these Nutmeg Dandies, please and thank you!!

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Thank you!! I talk about it a bit in an old tiktok, but I'll make a dedicated post soon!

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