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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For the really hard stuff you can always put them in a plastic bag and
hit them with the bottom of a small saucepan.

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