In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> On Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:58:56 -0700 (PDT), Helpful person wrote:
>
> > 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
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> To reply, remove "spambot" and replace it with "cox"
> >
> > For the really hard stuff you can always put them in a plastic bag and
> > hit them with the bottom of a small saucepan.
>
> or the flat side of a meat tenderizer:
>
> <http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?SKU=10805597>

I believe the official rfc tool here is the Volvo in the driveway.

:-)

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA