"Vox Humana" > wrote in message >...
> "Sathyan Sundaram" > wrote in message
> om...
> > I'm looking for recommendations on a nut grinder primarily for
> > cashews, almonds and pistachios but the occasional spices as well (not
> > coffee - I have a KA burr grinder for that). It needs to be dishwasher
> > safe and preferably not plastic so the odors/taste won't linger
> > between uses. No real budget set - maybe around $25 (I have access to
> > a substantial Whirlpool/KitchenAid discount if that's a good option).
>
> I grind nuts in my food processor. I use an inexpensive blade type coffee
> grinder for spices. While the plastic top/cup could go in the dishwasher, I
> just put in a couple of tablespoons of raw rice and grind that to a powder.
> It removes all the residual spice. I have never washed the spice grinder
> and don't detect any carryover flavor when I use the rice to clean it.

Hmmm...I have a blender (KA KHB300), would that work? What is the
difference between a food processor and a blender?

thanks