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Is there a pepper grinder that grinds in various sizes: cracked to fine?
Mine seems to grind just too too fine. Thanks, Dee |
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Dee Randall > wrote:
> Is there a pepper grinder that grinds in various sizes: cracked to fine? > Mine seems to grind just too too fine. My Magnum is quite adjustable, and it spits out lots of pepper per turn. -- - rick http://www.cfcl.com/~rick/ Rick Auricchio Acoustic Legacy Studios I acknowledge the existence of a higher power, and have therefore installed surge suppressors. |
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On Mon, 8 Dec 2003 13:44:33 -0500, "Dee Randall"
> wrote: >Is there a pepper grinder that grinds in various sizes: cracked to fine? >Mine seems to grind just too too fine. >Thanks, >Dee > > > Hi Dee, You might want to check on Perfex: http://www.jensco.com/perpepmil.html It is the classic French item and I have used mine on a daily basis for about 35 years. They are expensive for sure, and, IMO, worth it. Just as an aside, I will mention an experience that I had with one years ago... I was visiting a banjo player friend of mine names Tommy Thompson (sadly, since deceased) at his home in North Carolina. Tommy was a serious cook and a wonderfully story teller. As I watched him at the stove, he picked up his Perfex mill and gave it a twist. An amazing shower of fine pepper cascaded from the device. I commented on that display, and he simply drawled "I ran out of peppercorns and filled the thing with ground pepper..." That still brings a smile. In any case, Perfex is the gold standard. All the best, -- Kenneth If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS." |
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On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 12:54:21 -0800, Rick Auricchio >
wrote: >Dee Randall > wrote: > >> Is there a pepper grinder that grinds in various sizes: cracked to fine? >> Mine seems to grind just too too fine. > >My Magnum is quite adjustable, and it spits out lots of pepper per turn. Yup. the Magnum is the best I've ever seen. -- Larry |
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![]() I also looked at the Perfex, made in France, which is interesting, but really cold looking. Probably would be cold in my cold kitchen during this time of year. Is it simple to change the grind on the Perfex? The Marlux wooden mills I bought 30 years ago (more than most people's 'lifetime') "lifetime warranty" "made in France" salt & pepper grinders are only grinding a fine grind. I just can't seem to recall it grinding soo fine. I've looked and can't see an adjustment on them. http://www.creativecookware.com/salt_&_pepper_mills.htm On the Magnum page, it says that Magnum PLUS was rated as the best RESTAURANT peppermill by Cook's Illustrated. You have the "Magnum," not the "Magnum Plus," correct? On the Magnum: Is it a plastic housing? I can't tell. Is it easy to change from one grind to another? Thanks soo soo much. Dee "Larry" > wrote in message ... > On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 12:54:21 -0800, Rick Auricchio > > wrote: > > >Dee Randall > wrote: > > > >> Is there a pepper grinder that grinds in various sizes: cracked to fine? > >> Mine seems to grind just too too fine. > > > >My Magnum is quite adjustable, and it spits out lots of pepper per turn. > > Yup. the Magnum is the best I've ever seen. > > -- Larry > |
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On Mon, 8 Dec 2003 17:49:38 -0500, "Dee Randall"
> wrote: >Is it simple to change the grind on the Perfex? Yes. There is a small threaded wheel in the bottom... HTH, -- Kenneth If you email... Please remove the "SPAMLESS." |
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Almost any grinder worth its salt (sorry, no pun intended) will have
some means of adjusting the grind. The ones offered by Firth, Bounds, and Perfex are all excellent. My favorite is an old coffee grinder from Turkey, though there are many from other Mediterranean countries. Mine is in copper, but some are in brass. I find them to be superior to most others, though not always beautiful to behold. If you like to use ground fresh pepper, be willing to invest in a fine tool, which your grandchildren will be able to use. If possible, go to a cutlery shop, and see what they, or a gourmet shop have to offer. Bed, Bath, and Beyond has a nice selection, depending on where you live. Another good alternative is to do a web search for pepper grinders. You will be amazed at the variety you encounter. I would avoid the Zassenhaus grinders offered by Penzey, as they are insubstantial, and more decorative than useful. Good luck. Mike Acord Dee Randall wrote: > Is there a pepper grinder that grinds in various sizes: cracked to fine? > Mine seems to grind just too too fine. > Thanks, > Dee > > > > |
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![]() "Dee Randall" > wrote in message ... > Is there a pepper grinder that grinds in various sizes: cracked to fine? > Mine seems to grind just too too fine. > Thanks, > Dee > > > > Unicorn Magnum and Magnum Plus. The Magnum Plus was rated the best peppermill by Cooks Illustrated. Fred The Good Gourmet http://www.thegoodgourmet.com |
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In article >, Dee Randall says...
> >Is there a pepper grinder that grinds in various sizes: cracked to fine? >Mine seems to grind just too too fine. >Thanks, >Dee I agree the Magnum is a great pepper grinder. It is easy to change grinds and you can go from very coarse to very fine by holding it upside down and adjusting the screw. It is easy to refill by just a twist of the housing. I have the Unicorn model. April > > > > "Wild salmon don't do drugs" |
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Mine is the standard Magnum, about 6 inches tall. The housing is heavy
plastic; I expect it to last quite a long time. As someone else said, a twist of the knurled nut on the bottom changes the grind. The only drawback is that you can't see the peppercorns. My previous grinder was clear acrylic; it was nice to see multicolored pepper. Now I just use black corns. -- - rick http://www.cfcl.com/~rick/ Rick Auricchio Acoustic Legacy Studios I acknowledge the existence of a higher power, and have therefore installed surge suppressors. |
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Has anyone used an Atlas peppermill? Would you recommend them (if you
have used it)? http://www.peppermillimports.com/pepmills.htm cheers, jr. |
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On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 16:18:39 -0500, in a clarity of expression
resembling Cicero, Kenneth > wrote: >You might want to check on Perfex: > >http://www.jensco.com/perpepmil.html > >It is the classic French item and I have used mine on a daily basis >for about 35 years. They are expensive for sure, and, IMO, worth it. I had one of those, and I dedicated it to garam masala. The chute load is a great advantage over other designs because of the way the spindle can get offline when filling a standard mill, making it more difficult to put the top back on. Frank Lynch The Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page is at: http://www.samueljohnson.com/ |
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On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:19:38 -0500, in a clarity of expression
resembling Cicero, Some Random Luser > wrote: >Has anyone used an Atlas peppermill? Would you recommend them (if you >have used it)? > >http://www.peppermillimports.com/pepmills.htm > See Mike Acord's post, where he references Turkish coffee mills Frank Lynch The Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page is at: http://www.samueljohnson.com/ |
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Frank Lynch wrote:
> On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 13:19:38 -0500, in a clarity of expression > resembling Cicero, Some Random Luser > wrote: > > >>Has anyone used an Atlas peppermill? Would you recommend them (if you >>have used it)? >> >>http://www.peppermillimports.com/pepmills.htm >> > > > See Mike Acord's post, where he references Turkish coffee mills > > Frank Lynch > The Samuel Johnson Sound Bite Page is at: > http://www.samueljohnson.com/ Yup. I switched to one of those (a brass one) years ago and it works great. |
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I liked my Magnum very much: good output, very adjustable. Knocked it off the
counter once and the grinding mechanism came loose from the plastic housing. The Unicorn peopl were unresponsive when I inquired about repair or replacement. I switched to the Atlas, which has excellent capacity and output, but isn't so adjustable as to grind fineness. |
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