On Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:12:46 -0400, James Silverton
> wrote:

>On 9/17/2011 2:53 PM, 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'd use my Cuisinart (coffee) grinder just like I do for other spices
>like freshly roasted cumin. I don't like mortars or pestles and I find
>the mini processor attachment for my Braun immersion blender works well
>for softer herbs like parsley.

Go back to the thrift shops and you should be able to find lots of
coffee grinders for a couple of dollars each.
--
Susan N.

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