I don't know what the problem is, I've been having pepper mill
problems. I broke my pepper mill and the couple I've bought
since then should be called pepper crackers.

I don't want or need a super fine grind, but I do expect the
thing to do more than crack the pepper corns in half.

It's been discussed to death, my next attempt will most likely
be one of those turkish jobbers, I'll google the threads and see
what to get when I feel like tackling that again.

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

nancy

"Nancy Young" wrote in message
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I don't know what the problem is, I've been having pepper mill
problems. I broke my pepper mill and the couple I've bought
since then should be called pepper crackers.

I don't want or need a super fine grind, but I do expect the
thing to do more than crack the pepper corns in half.

It's been discussed to death, my next attempt will most likely
be one of those turkish jobbers, I'll google the threads and see
what to get when I feel like tackling that again.

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

nancy


Wouldn't it be great if there was someone you could write to and complain
about your broken pepper mill? But, the company probably consists of four
people who rent a warehouse. All they do is transfer the pepper mills from a
bulk shipping box from China, into fancier packaging for American consumers.

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote

"Nancy Young" wrote

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

Wouldn't it be great if there was someone you could write to and complain
about your broken pepper mill? But, the company probably consists of four
people who rent a warehouse. All they do is transfer the pepper mills from
a bulk shipping box from China, into fancier packaging for American
consumers.

(laugh!) You're absolutely right. On all counts.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
I don't know what the problem is, I've been having pepper mill
problems. I broke my pepper mill and the couple I've bought
since then should be called pepper crackers.

I don't want or need a super fine grind, but I do expect the
thing to do more than crack the pepper corns in half.

It's been discussed to death, my next attempt will most likely
be one of those turkish jobbers, I'll google the threads and see
what to get when I feel like tackling that again.

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

nancy

Get the big brass one... you will not be disappointed:
http://www.chefscatalog.com/catalog/...all&item=93860

It will be the last pepper mill you buy, and Chef's Catalog has the
best price. The big brass one is much heavier and is a larger diameter
than the smaller ones with the little flanged base so it will not tip
over very easily. I never leave mine standing erect at the table
anyway, the male dinner guest get intimidated (hehe), just lie it down.
It's so easy to operate that the gals don't need any assistance from
the guys, and the gals kinda enjoy wrapping their fists around that
girth while pumping that big thing. g

Sheldon

In article ,
"Nancy Young" wrote:

I don't know what the problem is, I've been having pepper mill
problems. I broke my pepper mill and the couple I've bought
since then should be called pepper crackers.

I don't want or need a super fine grind, but I do expect the
thing to do more than crack the pepper corns in half.

It's been discussed to death, my next attempt will most likely
be one of those turkish jobbers, I'll google the threads and see
what to get when I feel like tackling that again.

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

nancy

rofl I feel your pain..... ;-)
When it comes to cooking gadgets, one does not always get what they pay
for!

Try some four color gourmet peppercorns. The mixed red, white, black and
green. ;-d
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

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"Nancy Young" wrote:

"JoeSpareBedroom" wrote

"Nancy Young" wrote

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

Wouldn't it be great if there was someone you could write to and complain
about your broken pepper mill? But, the company probably consists of four
people who rent a warehouse. All they do is transfer the pepper mills from
a bulk shipping box from China, into fancier packaging for American
consumers.

(laugh!) You're absolutely right. On all counts.

nancy

Nah! He's just being cynical...

NOT! lol
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

"Sheldon" wrote

Nancy Young wrote:

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

Get the big brass one... you will not be disappointed:

It will be the last pepper mill you buy, and Chef's Catalog has the
best price. The big brass one is much heavier and is a larger diameter
than the smaller ones with the little flanged base so it will not tip
over very easily. I never leave mine standing erect at the table
anyway, the male dinner guest get intimidated (hehe), just lie it down.
It's so easy to operate that the gals don't need any assistance from
the guys, and the gals kinda enjoy wrapping their fists around that
girth while pumping that big thing. g

(laugh) I do have lust in my heart for the copper one. I'm bookmarking
it, thanks for the link. That is most likely what I will get. I wish they
were shorter to fit in the cabinet I'd like.

nancy

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" wrote

"Nancy Young" wrote:

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

rofl I feel your pain..... ;-)
When it comes to cooking gadgets, one does not always get what they pay
for!

Try some four color gourmet peppercorns. The mixed red, white, black and
green. ;-d

I was surprised (being that I am a snob) to see that the McCormick
does come in the 4 color, as well as the black. Wonder if the grinder
will last as long as the peppercorns.

nancy (also scored 2 boxes of Mallomars for 99 cents)

In article ,
"Nancy Young" wrote:

"Sheldon" wrote

Nancy Young wrote:

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

Get the big brass one... you will not be disappointed:

It will be the last pepper mill you buy, and Chef's Catalog has the
best price. The big brass one is much heavier and is a larger diameter
than the smaller ones with the little flanged base so it will not tip
over very easily. I never leave mine standing erect at the table
anyway, the male dinner guest get intimidated (hehe), just lie it down.
It's so easy to operate that the gals don't need any assistance from
the guys, and the gals kinda enjoy wrapping their fists around that
girth while pumping that big thing. g

(laugh) I do have lust in my heart for the copper one. I'm bookmarking
it, thanks for the link. That is most likely what I will get. I wish they
were shorter to fit in the cabinet I'd like.

nancy

But bigger is better... Didn't you know that?

cough

%-D
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" wrote

"Nancy Young" wrote:

(laugh) I do have lust in my heart for the copper one. I'm bookmarking
it, thanks for the link. That is most likely what I will get. I wish
they
were shorter to fit in the cabinet I'd like.

But bigger is better... Didn't you know that?

But 6" just fits better!

nancy

In article ,
"Nancy Young" wrote:

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" wrote

"Nancy Young" wrote:

So, today I bought one of those McCormack pepper grinders.
Makes me laugh, it works just fine. Friggin disposable grinder
does the job better than the other, supposedly adjustbable, ones
I paid good money for. $1.59, peppercorns included.

rofl I feel your pain..... ;-)
When it comes to cooking gadgets, one does not always get what they pay
for!

Try some four color gourmet peppercorns. The mixed red, white, black and
green. ;-d

I was surprised (being that I am a snob) to see that the McCormick
does come in the 4 color, as well as the black. Wonder if the grinder
will last as long as the peppercorns.

One can only hope. ;-) I just adore multi-color peppercorns. IMHO there
is a much richer flavor in the mix.


nancy (also scored 2 boxes of Mallomars for 99 cents)

Oh gods. I've not eaten those wonderful things in years! :-)
Good score!
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

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says...
I don't know what the problem is, I've been having pepper mill
problems. I broke my pepper mill and the couple I've bought
since then should be called pepper crackers.

I don't want or need a super fine grind, but I do expect the
thing to do more than crack the pepper corns in half.

It's been discussed to death, my next attempt will most likely
be one of those turkish jobbers, I'll google the threads and see
what to get when I feel like tackling that again.


Nay, getteth thee thou a Magnum Pepper Mill, made by Unicorn
(www.unicornmills.com). It was top-rated by Cooks Illustrated and a
couple of years ago I bought one for myself and several for gifts. It
grinds from fine to coarse, holds a lot, rarely needs adjustment, and
grinds fast - a good thing when you want to coat 4 steaks with a layer
of pepper. The people I gave them to all love it.

--
Peter Aitken
Visit my recipe and kitchen myths pages at www.pgacon.com/cooking.htm

if you ever have the opportunity to buy one from Ikea: II can recommend
theirs. The inside frinding things is made from ceramic and works like a
charm. Cheap, too. Next time I'm at Ikea, I'll get a few extra mills, for
serveral spices that I'd like to grind.

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"Nancy Young" wrote:

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" wrote

"Nancy Young" wrote:

(laugh) I do have lust in my heart for the copper one. I'm bookmarking
it, thanks for the link. That is most likely what I will get. I wish
they
were shorter to fit in the cabinet I'd like.

But bigger is better... Didn't you know that?

But 6" just fits better!

nancy

snork %-D
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

"Peter A" wrote

Nay, getteth thee thou a Magnum Pepper Mill, made by Unicorn
(www.unicornmills.com). It was top-rated by Cooks Illustrated and a
couple of years ago I bought one for myself and several for gifts. It
grinds from fine to coarse, holds a lot, rarely needs adjustment, and
grinds fast - a good thing when you want to coat 4 steaks with a layer
of pepper. The people I gave them to all love it.

And it adjusts easily from fine to coarse? As in, really does, not just
says it does?

nancy