Showing posts with label sea salt grinder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label sea salt grinder. Show all posts

7/15/2011

WMF Trend Ceramill Empty Grinding Mill Review

WMF Trend Ceramill Empty Grinding Mill
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Pros: Grinds easily. Very good output for size. Easy to re-fill. Has a cap to keep counters clean from mill residue. Ceramic grinding mechanism is as strong as steel and will not rust.

Cons: 1 star less because some pieces are plastic, so may break if dropped. If it lasts a year of regular use, I will upgrade the rating.
Value: In my experience, it grinds better than any other mill at this price point. You could get a better mill with metal exterior, no plastic parts, and ceramic grinding mechanism, but it will cost 3x as much as this one.

Update: After a couple years, this is still good as new. If possible, I would upgrade to 5 stars. I have used it for pepper, mustard seeds, and cumin. Cloves require a bit of wrist action, but it still turns well even though cloves are rather oily. If you want to use a grinder with several spices, then I would similarly recommend a very similar product in Ikea which is a bit less expensive andfor which they sell empty containers with lids that can be used with the grinder top.

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Product Description:
Release your dried herbs' natural oils, depths of flavor and fresh aromas as you twist, with this WMF Ceramill Trend grinding mill. This grinder features a glass base anda twist-off top, for easy filling. The adjustable ceramic grinding mechanism is backed by a 10-year guarantee, and has proven to be far superior to those constructed from stainless steel .

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5/23/2011

Peugeot Vendome 5-1/2-Inch Wet Salt Mill, Natural Review

Peugeot Vendome 5-1/2 inch Wet Salt Mill, Natural
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This mill works very well for wet salt, but you should let salt air dry in a pan for several hours before loading mill to have it work the best.

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Since 1842, Peugeot has been creating innovative and attractive mills. Peugeot's very innovative line of Vendome mills have a main acrylic body with a natural beech wood top.

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5/06/2011

Kyocera Ceramic Fine Mill, Available in Black or White Review

Kyocera Ceramic Fine Mill, Available in Black or White
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I never thought it would be so difficult to find a mill that would grind wet sea salt.

I tried a Peugeot:
Is anything coming out?
Nope...
Hmm...adjust the knob, maybe?
Nope...
Try shaking it, maybe?
Nope...

Then came a William Bounds model.Even on the fine setting, the salt came out in clumps.

Finally I got this Kyocera, and voila!A nice, even spray of salt.Was that too much to ask?Thank you, Kyocera.

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Product Description:
Spices freshly ground always add more flavor to favorite dishes. Using Kyocera's ceramic grinder, you can prepare rubs, season salads and enjoy a variety of food with a simple twist of the inverted jar, resulting in a fine grind. The ceramic grinding blade is second only to diamonds in sharpness and holds it's edge 10 times longer than metal. A plastic cap keeps contents fresh when not in use.

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4/19/2011

Arta Demi 5-1/2-Inch Salt Grinder Review

Arta Demi 5-1/2 inch Salt Grinder
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I am happy with this salt grinder. I've been using it for some time now. I do wish it came with a cap to cover the bottom, it tends to make a little pile of fine salt dust under its place in the cabinet.

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Product Description:
The Demi Salt Grinder will set off casual entertaining in your home. It's sleek, clean and sure to make a fresh impression, every day, every meal … every time. This salt mill has an adjustable grind mechanism so you can adjust your grind anywhere between fine and course. Plus, the mill has a non corrosive ceramic blade that stays sharp. Mill is easy to refill. Black colored ends; clear mid section. Mill is 5.5-inch tall. Defeat bland - whether it's bland food or bland table accessories, arta reawakens the senses. Their modern look is created by award winning designers. Whether you're young and stylish or not so young but contemporary or modern, arta has a salt shaker and pepper mill for you.

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3/18/2011

Trudeau Elite Graviti Salt Mill, Chrome Finish Review

Trudeau Elite Graviti Salt Mill, Chrome Finish
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I got both salt and pepper mills and am very happy with them.They're identical except that the salt mill has a silver body and the pepper mill has a black one.

Operation is great - you just flip it over and it starts grinding.Since the opening is on the top, it also doesn't leave any mess on my counter, unlike conventional mills.I love that I can keep these by the stove for cooking, then move them to the table for serving.They look at home in both settings and work great for either setting.They're large and easy to hold, especially the pepper mill with it's rubberized black base.My father has arthritis and couldn't dream of using a manual mill, but these are no problem.

They put out a good quantity of ground salt/pepper and the grind is fairly easy to adjust. I found that it helps a lot to have the mill running when making the grind finer since the coarse chunks still in the grinding wheels will prevent them from being tightened very much.

Using six batteries, as others have mentioned, is weird because you can't buy six batteries.Fortunately, if you buy both mills, you'll need twelve batteries and that's a multiple of four and that works out fine.I bought some four packs of the rechargable Sanyo Eneloop batteries to power mine and they still haven't run down after about a year (love Eneloops btw, consider using them if you want rechargables).

Filling the mill and replacing the batteries both involve removing the bottom and pulling out the battery holder.At that point you can swap in new batteries or pour in more salt/pepper and put the thing back together.The biggest problem is that you have to flip it over to do this and flipping it over is also what activates the grinding motor.So you have to unlock the bottom cap first then flip it, and reverse that procedure when putting it back together.Or you just have to wipe up a little salt or pepper.Either way, it's never bothered me but it's worth noting.It's also easy to overfill and you can't get it back together if you do, but I only have to pour a little out when I do and everything is fine.

PS - I used to scoff at the idea of a salt mill, thinking "WTF? It's not like salt goes bad or is better when freshly-ground!"Then I started using coarse sea salt regularly and realized that sometimes I needed salt with a finer grind for better texture or faster dissolving.And that's what a salt mill is great for :)

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Product Description:
No button, no effort, no mess. The Graviti Mill, by Trudeau, is a battery operated mill that has a unique gravity operated system. All you have to do is flip it, to have fresh ground salt. But this grinder is not limited to salt; it can be used with any dry spice. It has a ceramic grinder that stays sharp and will not rust. Plus, it's adjustable so you can have any grind - from fine to course. Attractive chrome finish. One year warranty. By Trudeau a company that develops visionary products. Add an exciting flavor to your day, with Trudeau. Style eloquence, innovation Trudeau letting you savor life's little moments.

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2/26/2011

OXO Good Grips Salt Grinder Review

OXO Good Grips Salt Grinder
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I really like the grinder.I like that it doesn't leave crubs on the table when you set it down like traditional grinders.Easy to fill and easy to adjust the grind.I would recomend it.In fact I am going to buy another one for pepper.

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With its stainless steel accents and clear acrylic body, the Oxo good grips salt grinder is as comfortable in the kitchen as the dining room.The salt grinder has a non-corrosive ceramic grinder which won't absorb flavors or odors and is positioned at the top of the grinder so as not to leave a mess on the counter or table.The salt grinder is easily adjustable from fine to coarse grind and rests flat when upside down for easy refilling.The grinder has a soft, nonslip grip for comfortable grinding and comes filled with sea salt.4-3/4-ounce capacity

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1/09/2011

Kyocera CM-10-YL Ceramic Coarse Mill, Yellow Top Review

Kyocera CM-10-YL Ceramic Coarse Mill, Yellow Top
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These mills are available from a few vendors on Amazon. The white and black are fine. The yellow is coarse. The mill is a little larger than an old-style McCormick glass spice jar, and slightly more attractive in real life than in the pictures.

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Spices freshly ground always add more flavor to favorite dishes. Using Kyocera's ceramic grinder, you can prepare rubs, season salads and enjoy a variety of food with a simple twist of the inverted jar, resulting in a fine grind. The ceramic grinding blade is second only to diamonds in sharpness and holds it's edge 10 times longer than metal. A plastic cap keeps contents fresh when not in use.

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12/05/2010

WMF Deluxe Empty Ceramill Review

WMF Deluxe Empty Ceramill
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I have been looking for a great pepper/salt mill for a while.I have purchased the battery operated versions by WMF and other manufacturers and have found them great but wanted something that didn't require me to keep changing the battery and had a larger capacity.I frequently use various different salts and peppers in my cooking and some of them require grinding so need a number of mills to handle this.That being said let me get down to the review.

Looks:
The product looks amazing.The build quality is top notch with heavy duty glass and metal construction.It does not feel cheap at all and contributes to the value greatly.
5/5 Stars

Usability:
The mill sits grinder up meaning that the as you can see in the picture the glass portion rests on the counter.A simple unscrew operation lets you add more content into the storage container which is very easy.Te top has a cap that needs to be removed which has a rubber seal again very easy to operate.I have used these mills with rock salts and various peppers (black, and blends).I have noticed that the control mechanism for the grinder setting (determining how fine the grind coming out is) is a bit tricky to use mid grind.Meaning I grind some of the salt/pepper and then change the coarseness of the grind, it can be tricky especially if there are particles still in the grind mechanism.I would be watchful.As a note this only was a problem with some of the harder salts that I have.
4/5 Stars

Overall:
I wish I could give the product 4.5 stars as that is the true score but I cant give it 5 knowing that the issue with the grinding control exists with the harder salts and the usage pattern of changing the coarseness of the grind mid grind is a common one.
4/5 Stars

Summary:
I would purchase this again in a heartbeat and plan to buy more as my needs expand.At the moment I have 2 and 1 battery operated WMF grinder and plan to stick with this moving forward.

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This award winning WMF Ceramill Deluxe Spice Mill features an elegant combination of glass and Cromargan stainless steel. Herbs and spices, when they are freshly ground, develop their aromas as their essential oils are released during the act of grinding. The original ceramic grinding mechanism is harder than steel and won't rust or corrode. This WMF Deluxe ceramill is versatile and perfect for any kitchen, whether it be for grinding herbs, spices or simply salt or pepper.

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