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| frannie |
Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 6:14:17 PM
can anyone tell me their experience with using and purchasing a grinder for home use. i am thinking of purchasing one and feel like i need some farmgirl wisdom here?
thanks in advance
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
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| frannie |
Posted - Apr 21 2010 : 11:06:42 PM
thank you so much ladies, i knew i could count on yall for some experienced wisdom.
this gives me a great start to research different products.
thanks for taking the time to help out another farmgirl, and by the way sherrye i love the
learn as you go silk purse farm......that is too true and cute as well!
i have 9 years of higher education, and let me tell you, i still think the best knowledge comes from the learn as you go, and those that have been there, done that!
thanks again to all.
love
frannie in texas
home of "green"crafts,
where no scrap is left behind
(http://abunnystale.wordpress.com/)
www.angeltree.etsy.com
check out the farm at:
www.localharvest.org/farms/M24434 |
| Ms.Lilly |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 2:32:50 PM
It does take a little time to get the adjustment that you want, but pretty soon you just know where to set it. We actually dont mind it being a little coarser, it adds texture to the bread and is quite good. When I grind up corn for cornmeal I intentionally grind some really coarse so it can be used as mush (polenta). We love this mill, it does everything- even makes bean flour!
Lillian |
| highlandviewpantry |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 10:05:10 AM
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Originally posted by Ms.Lilly
I have the Country Living Grain Mill and absolutly Love it! It is a manual mill, but you can also hook it up to a motor or a bicycle. We have ours hooked up to the motor at this time. This mill is also made in the USA which is a plus in my mind. You can check out their webpage at-
http://countrylivinggrainmills.com/
Lillian
I have the same mill but I need to practice with it a bit to get a finer grind.
www.thehighlandviewpantry.blogspot.com |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 08:10:04 AM
I have had a Corona type hand grinder for years (quite a workout by the way!) and was given a used "Whisper Mill" about 6 years ago...LOVE it!!!!!! I will always keep my hand grinder on hand, but sure enjoy that whisper mill. I would totally recomend it. I grind cornmeal in it too. Fast, easy and quiet. Does a great job.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| Ms.Lilly |
Posted - Apr 20 2010 : 07:03:28 AM
I have the Country Living Grain Mill and absolutly Love it! It is a manual mill, but you can also hook it up to a motor or a bicycle. We have ours hooked up to the motor at this time. This mill is also made in the USA which is a plus in my mind. You can check out their webpage at-
http://countrylivinggrainmills.com/
Lillian |
| quiltin mama |
Posted - Apr 19 2010 : 7:33:15 PM
I do not own one, although I would LOVE to. It's something I'd have to save the money for! But a friend of mine has one and I've used it before. This is it: http://www.urbanhomemaker.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=1375&idcategory=161
If I were to buy one, I'd probably buy this one. Only because I have used it and like it.
my blog www.mountainhomequilts.blogspot.com
handmade quilts on etsy www.mountainhomequilts.etsy.com |
| sherrye |
Posted - Apr 18 2010 : 7:27:16 PM
i can only speak from what i have. i have a vitamix that works great for small batches. then i have a hobart coffee srone grinder. i use it only for grains. it is old was papas moms. we love it. the grain does not get to hot when grinding. thats about all i can help with. i love fresh ground grains i keep my whole grains in the freezer. i keep my ground grain in glass jars in the fridge. always tastes like fresh. sherrye there are a lot of farmgirls grinding that know more.
the learn as we go silk purse farm
farmgirl #1014
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