I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand and
lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder from
Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to ship
it here to Canada. sigh

However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
<happy dance!>
I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy pepper
grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas. I got all enthusiastic and
figured that in for a dollar in for a pound on the shipping and ordered one
for my sister for Christmas as well.

Fresh pepper on that anyone?

> "qazzi" writes:
>
>I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand and
>lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder from
>Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
>grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
>spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to ship
>it here to Canada. sigh
>
>However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
><happy dance!>
>I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy pepper
>grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas.

The big brass pepper mill from Chef's Catalog is a thousand times better.

http://tinyurl.com/55q4e



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> "qazzi" writes:
>
>I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand and
>lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder from
>Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
>grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
>spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to ship
>it here to Canada. sigh
>
>However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
><happy dance!>
>I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy pepper
>grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas.

The big brass pepper mill from Chef's Catalog is a thousand times better.

http://tinyurl.com/55q4e



---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

On 25 Nov 2004 17:19:30 GMT, (PENMART01) wrote:

>> "qazzi" writes:
>>
>>I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand and
>>lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder from
>>Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
>>grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
>>spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to ship
>>it here to Canada. sigh
>>
>>However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
>><happy dance!>
>>I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy pepper
>>grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas.
>
>The big brass pepper mill from Chef's Catalog is a thousand times better.
>
>http://tinyurl.com/55q4e
>
>
>
>---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
> ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
> *********
>"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
>Sheldon
>````````````
I use a stone mortor and pedstle(sp?) I picked upat an SCA event in
PA. I like it because I can grind spices any way I like from crunchy
to powder. Besides, like my half-pound meat mallet it works off a lot
of stress. It only costme $10 US.
regards Dark Skies

On 25 Nov 2004 17:19:30 GMT, (PENMART01) wrote:

>> "qazzi" writes:
>>
>>I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand and
>>lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder from
>>Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
>>grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
>>spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to ship
>>it here to Canada. sigh
>>
>>However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
>><happy dance!>
>>I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy pepper
>>grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas.
>
>The big brass pepper mill from Chef's Catalog is a thousand times better.
>
>http://tinyurl.com/55q4e
>
>
>
>---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
> ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
> *********
>"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
>Sheldon
>````````````
I use a stone mortor and pedstle(sp?) I picked upat an SCA event in
PA. I like it because I can grind spices any way I like from crunchy
to powder. Besides, like my half-pound meat mallet it works off a lot
of stress. It only costme $10 US.
regards Dark Skies

On 25 Nov 2004 17:19:30 GMT, (PENMART01) wrote:

>> "qazzi" writes:
>>
>>I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand and
>>lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder from
>>Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
>>grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
>>spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to ship
>>it here to Canada. sigh
>>
>>However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
>><happy dance!>
>>I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy pepper
>>grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas.
>
>The big brass pepper mill from Chef's Catalog is a thousand times better.
>
>http://tinyurl.com/55q4e
>
>
>
>---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
> ---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
> *********
>"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
>Sheldon
>````````````
I use a stone mortor and pedstle(sp?) I picked upat an SCA event in
PA. I like it because I can grind spices any way I like from crunchy
to powder. Besides, like my half-pound meat mallet it works off a lot
of stress. It only costme $10 US.
regards Dark Skies

>Dark Skies prevaricates:
>
>>(PENMART01) wrote:
>>> "qazzi" writes:
>>>
>>>I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand and
>>>lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder from
>
>>>Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
>>>grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
>>>spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to ship
>>>it here to Canada. sigh
>>>
>>>However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
>>><happy dance!>
>>>I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy pepper
>
>>>grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas.
>>
>>The big brass pepper mill from Chef's Catalog is a thousand times better.
>>
>>http://tinyurl.com/55q4e

>>
>I use a stone mortor and pedstle(sp?)

Yeah, right... every time you need a pinch of pepper... you can't even spell
*mortar* OR *pestle*, do you really think anyone believes you.


---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =---
---= Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without tribulation."
Sheldon
````````````

> got all enthusiastic and
>figured that in for a dollar in for a pound on the shipping and ordered one
>for my sister for Christmas as well.
>
>Fresh pepper on that anyone?
>

>From: "qazzi"

Oh awesome! I recently got a little pepper/salt mill and wish I had spent the
20-30$ more for a larger one. The one I got for 20$ is good for the table but
doesn't grind enough pepper per turn to be very useful for cooking *pouts*. I
will have to get one of the nicer ones soon- my hand is wearing out!

*cheers*

Barb Anne

> got all enthusiastic and
>figured that in for a dollar in for a pound on the shipping and ordered one
>for my sister for Christmas as well.
>
>Fresh pepper on that anyone?
>

>From: "qazzi"

Oh awesome! I recently got a little pepper/salt mill and wish I had spent the
20-30$ more for a larger one. The one I got for 20$ is good for the table but
doesn't grind enough pepper per turn to be very useful for cooking *pouts*. I
will have to get one of the nicer ones soon- my hand is wearing out!

*cheers*

Barb Anne

> got all enthusiastic and
>figured that in for a dollar in for a pound on the shipping and ordered one
>for my sister for Christmas as well.
>
>Fresh pepper on that anyone?
>

>From: "qazzi"

Oh awesome! I recently got a little pepper/salt mill and wish I had spent the
20-30$ more for a larger one. The one I got for 20$ is good for the table but
doesn't grind enough pepper per turn to be very useful for cooking *pouts*. I
will have to get one of the nicer ones soon- my hand is wearing out!

*cheers*

Barb Anne

Barb Anne wrote:

> I recently got a little pepper/salt mill and wish I had spent the
> 20-30$ more for a larger one. The one I got for 20$ is good for the
> table but doesn't grind enough pepper per turn to be very useful for
> cooking *pouts*. I will have to get one of the nicer ones soon- my
> hand is wearing out!

I've got one of those crank-type coffee grinders that I use exclusively for
pepper. I can crank out several tablespoons in no time flat.

Froogling...Okay, here's what I've got:

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/pcd/957.../adtg/11250423

Bob

Barb Anne wrote:

> I recently got a little pepper/salt mill and wish I had spent the
> 20-30$ more for a larger one. The one I got for 20$ is good for the
> table but doesn't grind enough pepper per turn to be very useful for
> cooking *pouts*. I will have to get one of the nicer ones soon- my
> hand is wearing out!

I've got one of those crank-type coffee grinders that I use exclusively for
pepper. I can crank out several tablespoons in no time flat.

Froogling...Okay, here's what I've got:

http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/pcd/957.../adtg/11250423

Bob

>From: "Bob"

>I've got one of those crank-type coffee grinders that I use exclusively for
>pepper. I can crank out several tablespoons in no time flat.
>
>Froogling...Okay, here's what I've got:
>
>
>http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/pcd/957.../260/ccsid/285
151812-10708/adtg/11250423
>
>Bob

Oh that's a great idea! I have one of those electric grinders devoted to
spices, but it's such a hassle to clean every time I want pepper (which is
every time I cook *laughs*)

I might pick up one of those instead of another peppermill. Thank you for the
link!

*cheers*

Barb Anne

PENMART01 wrote:
>
> > "qazzi" writes:
> >
> >I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand and
> >lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder from
> >Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
> >grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
> >spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to ship
> >it here to Canada. sigh
> >
> >However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
> ><happy dance!>
> >I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy pepper
> >grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas.
>
> The big brass pepper mill from Chef's Catalog is a thousand times better.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/55q4e
>


You are probably right, but at least with the Penzey's
grinder you can use it at the table without feeling like
a hovering waiter with the two-foot-long grinder asking
"Would you like pepper on that?"

I have the larger Penzey's grinder, and it's the second
best one I have ever owned.

gloria p

PENMART01 wrote:
>
> > "qazzi" writes:
> >
> >I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand and
> >lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder from
> >Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
> >grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
> >spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to ship
> >it here to Canada. sigh
> >
> >However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
> ><happy dance!>
> >I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy pepper
> >grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas.
>
> The big brass pepper mill from Chef's Catalog is a thousand times better.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/55q4e
>


You are probably right, but at least with the Penzey's
grinder you can use it at the table without feeling like
a hovering waiter with the two-foot-long grinder asking
"Would you like pepper on that?"

I have the larger Penzey's grinder, and it's the second
best one I have ever owned.

gloria p

"Dark Skies" > wrote in message
...
>>> "qazzi" writes:>>>
>>>I've been wanting a real pepper grinder, one that is solid in the hand
>>>and
>>>lets you adjust the grind, for years. I've been lusting for a grinder
>>>from
>>>Penzeys since I saw them years ago but since I had an el-cheapo pepper
>>>grinder that was ok, not great mind but ok, I couldn't really justify
>>>spending $30 on a grinder and whatever the heck it's going to cost to
>>>ship
>>>it here to Canada. sigh
>>>
>>>However! My old grinder is now on its last legs. YAY!!
>>><happy dance!>
>>>I took the plunge this morning and ordered one of the fancy-schmancy
>>>pepper
>>>grinders from Penzeys for myself for Chrismas.
> I use a stone mortor and pedstle(sp?) I picked upat an SCA event in
> PA. I like it because I can grind spices any way I like from crunchy
> to powder. Besides, like my half-pound meat mallet it works off a lot
> of stress. It only costme $10 US.
> regards Dark Skies

I have a morter and pestle, two in fact, a big heavy duty one and a smaller
one. I grind a lot of my own indian spice mixes in them but I needed
something faster & easier for pepper that I can also use at the table.
As for working off the stress... well, you may have a point there...

> I have the larger Penzey's grinder, and it's the second
> best one I have ever owned.
>
> gloria p

Which begs the question .............?
E.

> I have the larger Penzey's grinder, and it's the second
> best one I have ever owned.
>
> gloria p

Which begs the question .............?
E.

elaine wrote:
>
> > I have the larger Penzey's grinder, and it's the second
> > best one I have ever owned.
> >
> > gloria p
>
> Which begs the question .............?
> E.



I knew someone would ask. The best grinder I ever had was a
table-sized one bought about 30 years ago. I still have it,
and the matching salt shaker. The grinder mechanism is
engraved "Verity-Southall, El Segundo, CA." Much of the
black finish is worn off and it's terrible looking. The
screw threads are now quite worn, but it still is OK for
cooking.

gloria p