"Terry Pulliam Burd" > wrote in message
...
> 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?
>

Use a dedicated coffee grinder. Or get yourself a brass Turkish coffee
grinder. They work great.

Paul