On Sep 17, 11:53*am, Terry Pulliam Burd > wrote:
> Generally speaking, a mortar and pestle are all that's needed to grind
> herbs and spices, but I would like to find a good herb and spice
> grinder for the really hard stuff like star anise and nuts. Anyone
> have a good 'un they can recommend?
>
> TIA,
> Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
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I have a coffee grinder that is used exclusively for that. It's one
of those fairly inexpensive ones and I've had it for years and it
works great. If you wipe it out with a damp dishcloth after each use
and let it dry it doesn't retain
the aromas or flavors of the spices you have ground.

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