Ask Ottolenghi: what’s the best way to use and store spices?

Use them liberally (and within a year), keep them in a dark place and don’t be afraid to experimentIf you were an amateur cook (me), would you buy spices whole or ground? Would you keep them for a month or a year? And how would you use them? Add them at the beginning or mainly at the end? Merci beaucoup!François, Paris, FranceBonjour! The short answer is: all of the above, not least because spices are so easily available, and a very economical way of adding layers of flavour to your