On Mon, 26 Aug 2013 11:27:41 +0100, "t jones"
> wrote:

>Have a small jar of broken cinnamon sticks. Don't like to put these usually
>quite small bits in a curry as they need fishing out at the end.
>
>Is there any way to reduce them to a powder? Can they be softened? I know
>a really strong grinder or pestle might do it, but I don't possess these
>items. Grateful for any suggestions.

You can powder them with one of those whirly things meant for coffee.
I just add the broken bits to my pickling spice.