"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?
>
> TIA,
> Terry "Squeaks" Pulliam Burd
>
> --
I use a marble pestle & mortar from the Lehman's non-electric catalog. I
don't use a lot of star anise so grinding that isn't an issue for me.

Jill