The Incredible Versatility Of An Electric Herb Grinder

By Frank Morgan


There are so many different kitchen gadgets on the market that it can be difficult to choose which ones to buy. The question to ask yourself is whether the gadget in question will really make your life easier and give you your money's worth. One device that truly meets these criteria and will definitely be a great investment is an electric herb grinder.

With fast-spinning blades not unlike those you find in a blender, an electric grinder can chop up almost anything. It's a breeze to clean after use too, because you just need to take a paper towel or a cloth and wipe the inside. Another advantage is that it saves you time because grinding something takes only a few seconds. If that still isn't enough to convince you, think about the incredible versatility of this little gadget.

The obvious use for an herb grinder is to chop up herbs. For fresh herbs, you'll need to use the pulse mode so that you don't end up with a sticky paste. Dried herbs will become fine so that your cooking will be filled with flavor but without leafy green bits. Many people even use the appliance to chop up herbs for smoking, since a finer texture makes it easier to roll an herbal cigarette.

The ground spices you buy in the store can quickly go stale and lose their flavor. Whole spices keep their flavor for a longer time and with your little grinding machine, you can grind the small quantity that the recipe requires. It will take you a few seconds and you will never again have to struggle crushing those cloves, peppercorns or cardamom seeds with a mortar and pestle.

The trusty little machine is useful for more than just herbs or spices. Incorporate healthy whole grains, legumes and nuts into your diet in ingenious ways by grinding them into flour. Flax seeds become easier to digest when they're crushed and can release their nutrients into your body. Even stale bread, cornflakes or cookies get a second life when you turn them into crumbs for making coatings or pie crusts.

For a tastier cup of coffee, you need to use beans that are freshly ground. Your grinder is also handy for making your own confectioner's sugar, grinding regular sugar until it is powdery. Instead of buying different textures of salt, buy a large pack of coarse salt and then grind it into a finer texture when you need it.

Even if you don't like cooking, you will find that a good grinder can get your creative juices flowing. Add some finely ground herbs or flowers such as lavender, calendula or chamomile to homemade, all-natural cosmetics and deodorants. You may also want to add some taste and breath-freshening properties to a baking soda tooth powder by mixing in some powdered mint, anise or cloves.

Even if you're not that interested in cooking or making cosmetics, the little appliance can come in handy. Put some dried flower petals in for only a few seconds and you have an evenly textured potpourri. For something even more colorful and festive, use the grinder to turn bits of paper into paper confetti. The possibilities are endless.




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