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Pepper Frenzy

P and i recently discussed our similar love for freshly ground black pepper. I have 1 mini travel grinder that's been awesome for over 10 years, but now i think it's time to invest in a full-size mega grinder. I've read a lot of reviews and the grinders from Unicorn seem to be rated #1 pretty consistently. They're pricey, considering i already have a grinder AND that i can buy one for a few bucks at the supermarket, but give me a chance to explain!

My little travel grinder, however awesome, takes a long time to grind a significant amount of pepper. I use a lot when cooking, so i if you can't find me i'm probably turning the grinder over a pot. I also have to refill it every few days. It's a TRAVEL grinder, so it's made to be tucked in the bag (just like how some people carry around Tabasco sauce).

The cheapy grinders from the supermarket apparently are "disposable!" The ones we got for $1.99 can't be opened and refilled. So wasteful! be's gotten really into the sea salt grinder and it's about to run out; i guess we're supposed to throw it away. There are some medium-priced grinders at various kitchen stores but i'm very pro investing in something that lasts. I hate buying something that soon breaks since you have to replace it over and over; in the end you've spent more than investing in top quality from the start.

I'm leaning towards ordering a black pepper mill (although red sure is nice!) and a white salt mill. If you asked me 3 months ago about a salt mill i would've laughed at the idea, but now that i've used one - it's great! The salt particles are tastier. It's hard to explain, but true! I didn't know this, but the mechanisms for salt grinders are usually made with nylon since metal would corrode. Pepper mills should be made with steel.

Am i the only person who drools at pepper mills?

posted by beXn @ 2:17 AM