*Edited 5/13/09* Try a new Spice and a Recipe Swap

to be clear...is this a brand new spice in an unopened package?

I'm thinking it should be or at least something not very old. Spices do lose their strength after a certain amount of time. What do others think about the spice being brand new and unopened? I'm open to suggestions.

there's only 2 of us? ;-)

Can a newbie join? I was a member of another swap site and have excellent reviews there, but never swappped on swap bot before. Just let me know. This sounds like a GREAT idea for a swap and I have tons of recipes to share :)

Nekea, I think they should be new. However, I buy most of my spices at a local bulk store with high turnover, so the spices are fresh, but would come in a plastic bag with twisty tie. Or I could transfer into some other container, but it wouldn't be factory sealed if you know what I mean.

Abby you can join. :) Camelsamba I think a ziploc baggie or other container would be fine make sure it's labeled. :)

Ellysn if we don't get more participants I am going to cancel this swap. Sorry. I will message you if I delete it.

Someone asked me if it was ok to send a spice blend they make themselves and I decide it was ok if they put it in a container and list the ingredients. I was thinking of sending my spice rubs. I think if we use containers like the small round ones that Ziploc or other baggie companies make (4 oz I believe the size is) would be perfect and better than using a baggie itself. Plus the container would be reusable! :) Also be sure to list the ingredients for each spice blend/container so the receiver can be sure they are not allergic to any of the ingredients. Christine

I'm a bit concerned about postal regulations outside the U.S. Should anyone else join can they please post their countries regulations if they're not in the states?

I would be interested except 4oz is a lot of a spice and international postage goes way up once you get over 3oz (and the packaging will add to the weight). Seems like 1 oz would be more doable.

I've been thinking about this swap and the amount of spice and decided that 1 oz of spice/spice mix would be perfect and using a snack size baggie would be fine also. Thanks for everyone's suggestions : )