I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was
wondering what uses have you found for your grinder and if anyone has any
tips to share.

Thanks!
peace,
Barbara

"Z GIRL" > wrote in
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> I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was
> wondering what uses have you found for your grinder and if anyone has
> any tips to share.
>
> Thanks!
> peace,
> Barbara

I have a Braun that I've used for spices for years. I buy as many
spices as I can in who form, so I frequently use the grinder. I've not
used it for anything else, however. Whole cloves, allspice berries,
broken cinnamon sticks, blades of mace, and all kinds of peppercorns can
be reduced to as fine a powder as you want.

I also find it great for making spice blends like chili powder and curry
powder. It makes fine work of dried peppers if broken in smaller pieces
first.

I would hesitate to grind whole nutmegs in it, however, since they are
so large and so hard. I have a nutmeg grinder for those.

Do remember to not put anything moist in it. Those grinders aren't
meant for moisture and will get gummy.

Wayne

"Z GIRL" writes:

>I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was
>wondering what uses have you found for your grinder and if anyone has any
>tips to share.

If it's one of those whirly-blade thingies it's not a grinder. So, which
spices you tawkin'?


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Z GIRL wrote:
> I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was
> wondering what uses have you found for your grinder and if anyone has any
> tips to share.

I use a Braun coffee grinder for spices. (I have a separate one for
coffee.) Best tip I have heard is to use rice (uncooked) in between
different spices to sort of clean it out. I just put in a T or so,
whizz it around until it powders, and then dump it out.

-j.

On Sun, 21 Dec 2003 15:33:06 -0600, "Z GIRL"
> wrote:

>I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was
>wondering what uses have you found for your grinder and if anyone has any
>tips to share.

Always wipe it out with a *dry* cloth/towel. Never let the rotor or
blade get wet (and don't try grinding any fresh herbs).

Other than grinding spices, theres pactically no other uses. Trimming
fingernails?

-sw

"Z GIRL" writes:

>PENMART01" wrote:
>> "Z GIRL" writes:
>>
>> >I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was
>> >wondering what uses have you found for your grinder and if anyone has any
>> >tips to share.
>>
>> If it's one of those whirly-blade thingies it's not a grinder. So, which
>> spices you tawkin'?
>
It does have the blades in the bottom. I
I am sure it will serve its purpose for me.

Hmm, *good enough for you*... is that how your momma raised you... low self
esteem runs in your family, eh.

>I am not sure what I will use it for besides maybe cinnamon sticks

Waste of cinnamon sticks, sticks cost more than ground cinnamon.... and you can
buy broken cinnamon bark even cheaper.

>nuts

Nutz is too oily, will clog up da woiks.

>and peppercorns.

Total waste of poifectly good peppercorns... get a peppermill... btw,
peppermills are in fact grinders, grind is what mills do.

>I am looking for good suggestions like the one Duh'Wayne gave
>about the dried peppers and the other suggestion that was given about
>cleaning by grinding rice through it.

Well, then email Duh'Wayne. duh


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"PENMART01" > wrote in message
...
> "Z GIRL" writes:
>
> >I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was
> >wondering what uses have you found for your grinder and if anyone has any
> >tips to share.
>
> If it's one of those whirly-blade thingies it's not a grinder. So, which
> spices you tawkin'?
>
>

It does have the blades in the bottom but is sold as a grinder. If you are
going to tell me its not a grinder I am sure it will serve its purpose for
me ;-)
I am not sure what I will use it for besides maybe cinnamon sticks , nuts ,
and peppercorns. I am looking for good suggestions like the one Wayne gave
about the dried peppers and the other suggestion that was given about
cleaning by grinding rice through it.


peace,
Barbara

"Z GIRL" > wrote in
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>
> "PENMART01" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Z GIRL" writes:
>>
>> >I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I
>> >was wondering what uses have you found for your grinder and if
>> >anyone has any tips to share.
>>
>> If it's one of those whirly-blade thingies it's not a grinder. So,
>> which spices you tawkin'?
>>
>>
>
> It does have the blades in the bottom but is sold as a grinder. If you
> are going to tell me its not a grinder I am sure it will serve its
> purpose for me ;-)
> I am not sure what I will use it for besides maybe cinnamon sticks ,
> nuts , and peppercorns. I am looking for good suggestions like the one
> Wayne gave about the dried peppers and the other suggestion that was
> given about cleaning by grinding rice through it.
>
>
> peace,
> Barbara

It's certainly called a "grinder" and sold as such, even though it is not
technically a grinder. It chops, much as a food processor chops, but on
a tiny scale. To me and almost everyone I know, it's still a "grinder".

Oh, one word... If you're going to chop some nuts in it, be sure and
check it frequently or you'll end up with nut butter. Please don't ask
me know I know this! <G>

Wayne

Duh'Wayne writes:
>
> It chops, much as a food processor chops, but on
>a tiny scale. To me and almost everyone I know, it's still a "grinder".

So you admit you're an idiot, as is everyone you associate with, which is no
surprise, Duh'Wayne.


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"June Oshiro" > wrote in message
...
>
> I use a Braun coffee grinder for spices. (I have a separate one for
> coffee.) Best tip I have heard is to use rice (uncooked) in between
> different spices to sort of clean it out. I just put in a T or so,
> whizz it around until it powders, and then dump it out.
>
> -j.

Running a slice (or whatever fits) of bread thru it cleans it out as
well...just in case ya ain't got no rice handy...

David

"21Twelve" writes:

>"June Oshiro" wrote:
>>
>> I use a Braun coffee grinder for spices. (I have a separate one for
>> coffee.) Best tip I have heard is to use rice (uncooked) in between
>> different spices to sort of clean it out. I just put in a T or so,
>> whizz it around until it powders, and then dump it out.
>>
>> -j.
>
>Running a slice (or whatever fits) of bread thru it cleans it out as
>well...just in case ya ain't got no rice handy...

I can assure you that June Oshiro is far more likely to have rice than white
bread.

A Tbls kosher salt will clean those whizzers too... then use the salt in the
dish you're cooking... the spicy powdered rice is kinda useless, unless you
have a sweaty crotch.



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> I can assure you that June Oshiro is far more likely to have rice than white
> bread.

This is indeed true!

> A Tbls kosher salt will clean those whizzers too... then use the salt in the
> dish you're cooking...

That's a good idea. I was just throwing away the ground rice powder
after the cleaning was finished.

-j.

PENMART01 wrote:
>

> A Tbls kosher salt will clean those whizzers too... then use the salt in the
> dish you're cooking... the spicy powdered rice is kinda useless, unless you
> have a sweaty crotch.
>
Add it to soup to thicken, or make a few Tbls. and make a savory cream
of rice.
blacksalt
who doesn't use salt very much.

On Mon, 22 Dec 2003 13:02:10 -0600, "Z GIRL"
> wrote:

>
>"PENMART01" > wrote in message
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>> "Z GIRL" writes:
<snip>

>It does have the blades in the bottom but is sold as a grinder. If you are
>going to tell me its not a grinder I am sure it will serve its purpose for
>me ;-)
>I am not sure what I will use it for besides maybe cinnamon sticks , nuts ,
>and peppercorns. I am looking for good suggestions like the one Wayne gave
>about the dried peppers and the other suggestion that was given about
>cleaning by grinding rice through it.

Use it for anything that is sold in the whole form as well as
powdered. Cumin and coriander (mexican and indian cooking) are much
more potent when roasted lightly and then ground immediately. I use
mine to grind my cloves (excess goes in the freezer) cardomon, dried
chilis, celery seed, etc.

Shirley Hicks
Toronto, Ontario

> A mukluk scribbled:

>>"Z GIRL"wrote:
>
>>It does have the blades in the bottom
>
>I use
>mine to grind my cloves (excess goes in the freezer) cardomon, dried
>chilis, celery seed, etc.
>
>Shirley "Canuck" Hicks
>Toronto, Ontario

It's a knife blade, those thingies don't grind anything, they *chop*.


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"Z GIRL" > wrote in message >...
> I just bought a Krups grinder that I intend on using for spices. I was
> wondering what uses have you found for your grinder and if anyone has any
> tips to share.

Whole chipotle peppers. In powder form chipotle (which has a nice
smoky flavor) is nice sprinkled in many things you would use chili
powder for, or on potato wedges. (but only use a little bit, its
strong!)

Roasting then grinding cumin seeds. Garam masala.