Nate Berkus’s genius spice drawer will only take 5 minutes to set up!

By Ethan Blake 4 min read

‘It’ll only take 5 minutes to do!’ Nate Berkus’s genius spice drawer …

Introduction

Imagine having that perfectly organized spice drawer that Nate Berkus raves about. A place for everything and everything in its place, ready to be used quickly and efficiently whenever the need arises, not only saving you time but also making your cooking journey a breeze.

Did we mention it only takes five minutes to do? No worries about spending hours rearranging things or trying to figure out the best organizational system. This genius method has you covered, and we’re going to break it down in simple steps just for you right here.

Let’s dive right in and learn how easy this process could be. We promise you, it’ll change your kitchen, your cooking, and potentially, your life!

The Preparation Work.

Before we begin this venture, there are a few things we need to address. Firstly, we need to empty the entiredrawer. It might seem stressful to see all those spices scattered around but we assure you, it is an essential part of the process.

Why is it necessary, you ask? Because categorizing the spices would not be possible with a filled-up drawer. This will provide you with ample space to sort out the spices and set them in order as per the method.

Once that’s done, we can now proceed to the next fun phase: The arranging in alphabetical order. Let’s say you have spices like Basil, Cinnamon, Rosemary, Saffron, Turmeric, and Vanilla.

Firstly, Basil goes before Cinnamon because B comes before C in the alphabet.
Followed by Rosemary since R follows C.
Then comes Saffron due to S being after R.
Turmeric is next as T lies after S,
and finally, Vanilla as V comes last in this list.

The Organizing Step.

Now that we’ve alphabetized our spices, it’s time for the real magic: organizing our drawer. At this point, all you need is some drawer dividers or spice racks — whatever best suits your kitchen setup.

The goal here is to create designated sections for each type of spice; each having its own space which allows for easy access. You can see at a glance where every spice resides and pick out exactly what you need without wasting any time searching around.

Let’s illustrate with our compulsory kitchen essential, salt and pepper. Position your divider in your drawer:

Place your salt and pepper at the beginning of your drawer, given how frequently they’re used.
This creates a firm base to lean on while placing other spices using the alphabet order
Easily reachable and readily visible, saving precious cooking time.
No jumbled mess to sort through, only an organized cooking haven!
A dedicated spot would mean you always know where to return them after use.
The satisfaction of an organized drawer that takes less than five minutes to achieve.

The Maintenance Process.

Just as important as getting your spice drawer sorted is keeping it that way. Now that you have your beautifully ordered system in place, it is crucial to maintain it. True, organizing from the scratch might be easy but maintaining it could be challenging if not kept in check.

For starters, always remember to put things back in their designated place. Whether it is after using a particular spice or when unloading groceries, resist the urge to just toss things wherever because ‘you’ll sort it out later’.

Think: ‘Organize now, rejoice forever!’. That being said, let’s take a look at few ways by which you can maintain the organized beauty:

Always put back spices in their respective sections after use.
Keep a check while refilling from shopping; new spices should go to the correct place.
Arrange the items at the back when you buy newer sets of the same spice. This way, we ensure older items are used first.
Brief members of your family about the system and remind them to follow it too.
Quickly organize each time you clean your kitchen, this will only take a minute or less now that things are already ordered!
Lastly, ensure to give your spice drawer the ‘five-minute’ touch every week.

Summary Table

To summarize, Nate Berkus’ ‘It’ll only take five minutes’ is not just a catchy phrase but a reality. By following these steps, you can achieve a well-organized spice drawer that could potentially elevate your cooking journey. So, why wait? Let’s embark on this fun venture today!