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Farm Kitchen:  Wheat grinders....which one?  |
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
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 Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 11:37:39 AM
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I would like to get a wheat grinder to make my own whole wheat flour. I have a kitchen aid machine, and it has an attachment (I don't have the attachment) but before I purchase one I'd like to know how well it works, will it be worth my while, or should I go out and purchase a different grinder. And if I purchase a different one, which one works well. It would be for just my husband and me, so I wouldn't be needing tons of flour. Any ideas on whether electric or hand or which brand is good? Thanks so much for any responses. |
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QueenofQuiteAlot
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dalyn
Milk 'n Honey Ranch
Central, WA
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 12:55:32 PM
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I have a kitchen aid too, but a couple years ago my husband bought me a Blendtech "The Kitchen Mill" machine. I love it because it will grind all manner of wheat berries, and beans, and corn *U* It's noisy...but I love it. It seems to grind all the grains fine, there's a dial to choose, but even on the big dot (course) mine is still fine. That's okay- not all machines grind beans into flour, and I lke that this one does.
Dalyn
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 6:26:43 PM
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I have had a corona type hand grinder for about 20 years..love it but hate the muscle aches when I have alot to grind. I was gifted with a used Whisper Mill about 5 years ago and LOVE it. I can't think of a single thing I don't love about it..it is quiet, does alot, and grinds very fine or coarse, depending on my needs. I really recomend them.
Jenny in Utah
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farminmama
True Blue Farmgirl
63 Posts
Jen
Florida
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 8:17:04 PM
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I have a Nutrimill. It is an electric mill, and it is very good. It has coarse and fine gound settings. I have found field corn to not grind well. Popcorn grinds wonderfully in those recipes that require cornmeal. I am looking to get a hand-crank grinder for lehmans it's about in the 150 range where the electric mill is in the 250s. Hope this helps.
Jen
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 16 2008 : 9:14:56 PM
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I grind popcorn in my Whisper Mill too..it does make yummy cornbread!
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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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2008 : 06:58:48 AM
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I have that same hand grinder that Jenny does! I bought it in a yard sale about 10 years ago for $15 and I have to say this about it- When can I get an electric?!!! Yikes! But,if power goes out,I can still make flour. :) It is a killer on the arms and shoulders. When it comes out of the cabinet, my kids run in the opposite direction! I dream of the electric one from Lehman's. Maybe I'll get one for my birthday!
Karin
Farmgirl Sister
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OregonGal
True Blue Farmgirl
511 Posts
Chris
No. IL
USA
511 Posts |
Posted - Mar 17 2008 : 10:15:12 AM
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Thank you ladies for your input....I do appreciate it so much. I at least have somewhere to start. If anyone else has a different
variety, I'd appreciate hearing from you still - thanks! |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Mar 17 2008 : 11:15:03 AM
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I did hang on to my hand grinder too, for just in case.
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
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
1175 Posts
Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 1:24:22 PM
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I love my Whisper Mill.. but hardly ever use it anymore :-) We just don't eat that much bread anymore.. but it was a God send when we were making homemade bread..
Blessings, Debra
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nouveau_farmchick
True Blue Farmgirl
173 Posts
Paris
Sequim
Wa
USA
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Posted - Mar 19 2008 : 1:34:05 PM
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Hi Chris,
I have one of the grain grinders for my kitchen aid, that I bought last year. I have only used it to grind winter wheat berries for whole wheat flour. It works well enough. I still have hope to get a Diamant grain mill from Lehman's someday.
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