On Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:30:43 -0700, Dan Abel wrote:

> 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.
>
> :-)

but, but...i would have to steal the volvo!

your pal,
blake