SC - Spice/Herb Grinders (was Rosemary Usage)

[Shari Burnham]

I have a small hand grinder, an old fashioned coffee grinder I used a couple of
times, but the Spicetrader Shop will grind it for me right there, so I will buy the
amount needed and have him grind it right away, then go home and cook with it
within a day or two.  The exception is some of the curry-s that I use.  I find when
just cooking for two, it gets hard to justify larger quantities, even if it is just
buying 1/4 cup or so.  He offers me "pinches" of spices-like 1/4tsp or less-for
free if I need it in a recipe.  Provided I bring him a taste!

Jeff Botkins wrote:

> I too use a Coffee grinder for my spices...
> Cleanup is a cinch....just wipe it out good with a paper towel or
> something
> and if you intend to use it for Coffeee afterwards, simply run a couple
> batches of coffee beans thru..
> clears it right out...
> Also, between differrent spices, you will need to basically "waste" a
> little of the new
> spice before you grind the batch to use to prevent it from being
> contaminated with the previous spice..
>
> Jeff
>
> LrdRas at aol.com wrote:
> >
> > In a message dated 10/9/98 11:10:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > THLRenata at aol.com writes:
> >
> > << Please tell me about spice grinders, as it looks like I'n going to need
> > one.
> >  (I just got a shipment of Grains of Paradise and Cubebs!) What kinds do you
> >  listfolk recommend? How does one clean them between herbs?
> >
> >  Thanks!
> >
> >  Renata >>
> >
> > I use a coffee grinder for my herbs and spices when I don't think my mortar
> > and pestle will be sufficient. The grinders are available at any department
> > store and are rather inexpensive. I think mine was around 10 dollars. I only
> > use it for spices and herbs.
> >
> > Since you will never be putting liquid ingredients in it or grinding anything
> > that is not in a dried state cleaning is really unnecessary beyond normal
> > maintenance. A simple swipe with a paper towel is all that is really
> > necessary.
> >
> > Ras
> >
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