(Part 2) Best sesoning & spice tools according to redditors
We found 1,938 Reddit comments discussing the best sesoning & spice tools. We ranked the 589 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
![Zip Grinders, Mega Crusher [Upgraded], Extra Large Herb Grinder, 2.5" x 3.5", Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51mq-6YzwnL.jpg)
![iRainy [5 Piece] Spice Herb Grinder with Pollen Catcher, 2.1 Inch, Metal Black](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41dWBJmfnAL.jpg)
I wanted to see this for myself. It's a Japanese bowl you can get for $10 on Amazon. Suribachi bowls are the Japanese-version of a mortar and pestle. This one looks great for the price.
The bowl is a non-glazed ceramic with vertical ridges rising out along the insides up to the lip. The ceramic and the ridges give the bowl about 9000% more surface area. This means you can whip bubbles into a Greek yogurt-thick lather with the same confidence you'd get picking up the blue shell in Mario Kart.
This picture is ten seconds of bowl-lathering. It's so thick I thought there'd be fruit at the bottom.
I used a Maggard 22mm synthetic and Barrister & Mann's 42. Maybe it was cheating to use a B&M soap, but the bowl yielded lather so fast that the difference was immediately obvious.
I needed to see the hype for myself. We who live on the /r/wicked_edge have a tendency to throw money at whatever new thing pops up on the market. If Barrister & Mann announced tomorrow that they're making a special limited edition soap/AS set called "Corn," promising that it would smell exactly like corn, reminiscent of the cornfields of Iowa, we would all preorder the set and unzip. The box would come with a recipe for jalapeño cornbread. There'd be mail call posts showing the glorious corn label art. Thirty /r/shave_bazaar posts would pop up with [WTT] and [WTTF] tags. Two years later the violently polarizing Corn would be considered unobtanium.
I can safely say the Suribachi bowl is worth a place in your shave den. The hype is real.
Edit: Here's the link.
Also also wik: Fixed the link.
I personally use wooden utensils in place of silicone ones. They equally don't scratch up non-stick surfaces and can be more affordable.
I'd also get a stainless steel high walled pot like this. It doubles as a frying pan and a sauce pan, which means less storage and clutter. I do 90% of my cooking in this.
Like others have said a crock pot or Instant Pot. I have both and if I had to choose one I'd get the Instant Pot. It does more faster.
If you like making smoothies, purees or sauces a blender can be invaluable. But outside of that it's not necessary. I've been a home cook for a decade and only recently got one because I wanted to experiment with making my own hot sauce.
I would also get a few wide mouthed mason jars. They make for fancy cups, great storage for meal prep, or fermenting/pickling. I'd get a few 16 oz and 32 oz. Not an absolute necessity unless you're into fermenting/pickling. If you just need meal prep storage then any glass container will do fine. I prefer glass because it's safer for microwaving.
Also a really nice to have is a splatter guard for your microwave like this. It has the added bonus of steaming your food a little and of course keeps your microwave clean.
A spice rack will keep your spices organized and can add a world of flavor to your cooking even if you're just making beans and chicken breast all the time. Something like this will get you started.
Stay away from as many single-use gadgets as you can. They'll just end up breaking on you and cluttering up your limited kitchen space.
Other kitchen tips to make cooking cheaper/easier/quicker without spending extra money include reusing glass jars (pasta sauce, oil, etc.), having a dedicated rag/towel for wiping up oil and grease, and planning out meals in advance whether it's writing them down on paper or making food in bulk. Like any other skill it takes practice and time to get it down right. I've burnt plenty of things when I first started. Have fun!
It's a "Garlic Twist" - you peel and smoosh a garlic clove and put it in there to finely mince it up for cooking in a dish.
Amazon link
And as other commenters have mentioned, can be used for more recreational purposes
This.
In today's world kids you can get glass easy. Use it, plastics and soft alloys are a bad idea when it comes to smoking.
(edit) this includes aluminum IMO. Almost all metal downstems and bowls you would get at a headshop are aluminum and it being a soft metal makes it less than ideal. Smoking out of aluminum foil is super bad.
Edit#2 My opinion is based on having watched many people smoke through foil and cans to the point of there being obvious and sometimes profound metal loss to ever make me comfortable with it. (unroll a foil pipe after a solid sesh) Where do you think that metal is going?
Hell I don't even use aluminum grinders as they can possibly leech material into your smoke (a soft metal grinder is an inherently flawed idea)
If you need a grinder get something like this (Zinc and steel/hard metal) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CPRYLK/ref=oh_o06_s00_i00_details
They weigh 2x as much and are downright awesome without having to worry about sullying up your good smoke with nasty bits.
/end rant :P
I have posted this before but here it is again.
To make a magical tea is fairly easy. The first thing we need to do it make the THC into a liquid.
For tea, milk is going to be your best bet. Use whole fat milk preferable, DO NOT USE FAT FREE MILK. THC is fat soluble, meaning you need fat to draw the THC out of the magical herbs.
What you will need:
1/2 cup of Milk
quarter (1/4) of an ounce(z) of weed (which is just over 7 grams)
A good grinder (or a clean coffee grinder that you use for NOTHING other then grinding weed) Good Ginder on amazon
A Strainer Strainer I use on amazon
A pot or pan (i'd give you an amazon link for this.... but i'm sure you can find a pot or pan on your own XD )
Drink and enjoy.
You're welcome
Amazon started selling smoking accessories. At one point, they didn't. The prices are bomb af and the OP is not even the tip of the iceberg. Check it:
200 glass screens for $20
bomb ass tree perc handheld bubbler with 19mm f for $20
1 ft glass bong with 2 honeycomb percs, a splash guard, and ice catch 19mm f for $40
AND CHEAP
GRINDERS OUT
THE WAZOO
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and yeah, you can get that classic little six shooter grinder we've all come across forn $5.50 and free shipping.
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And that's just a couple of the things I've come across.
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Ladies and Gentlemen, we live in the future.
I have a big Peugeot as well and it goes really well.
But this one from OXO Good Grips is also awesome, never get stuck, grinds the size you want, the opening to put the pepper is very big and it grinds at the top, so you don't have a messy table/counter.
http://www.amazon.ca/OXO-Good-Grips-1140700BK-Grinder/dp/B001CDP6EE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414172298&sr=8-1&keywords=oxo+pepper+grinder
Looks nice. When I first went out on my own, I bought a McCormick spice rack for about $30, that unbeknownst to me, had easily $100 of spices in it. They still offer a version but the prices have gone up. I did find this rack on Amazon that even comes with 5 years of refills, but I cannot vouch for the brand or quality. $40. Just throwing it out there. https://www.amazon.com/Kamenstein-20-Jar-Revolving-Spice-Refills/dp/B00008WQ3L/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1503601633&sr=8-3&keywords=mccormick+spice+rack
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GGZJ5HC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1478451262&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=chromium+crusher&dpPl=1&dpID=51prWYLlDwL&ref=plSrch
Here op; $12, holds an 8th easily and has a smooth twist. Nice look to it. I've had mine forever.
Only in the most dire circumstances. I almost always keep one of these tucked under the bottom right side of my board. For $6 I have all the scooping power of a Chinese cleaver while using any knife and I'm never damaging my edge.
https://www.amazon.com/NexTrend-Generation-Clear-Garlic-Twist/dp/B0044TLKMK
Zip Grinder. They're pretty cool. It's worth picking it up if it's on sale.
OXO garlic press. Heavy, sturdy, gets almost all the flesh through the holes, and takes less time to clean than to chop it with a knife in my incredibly tiny kitchen.
Have you used this one before?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000CDVD7?selectObb=new
I find that it’s super easy to clean. At least compared to every other garlic press I’ve used.
yeah, it's just a bench knife. Maybe it has a sharpened edge, which wouldn't be too hard to do, but it's definitely just a bench knife.
Top comment says 4 piece grinder, but especially if you have a vape I'd definitely recommend a 5 piece. You get very finely ground stuff, which I've found can really only be appreciated with a vape.
Chromium Crusher 3inch
Chromium Crusher 3 Inch 4 Piece Tobacco Spice Herb Grinder - Gun Metal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGZJ5HC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xJvLDbN4Z0NJF
I bought mine in 2015 has never let me down. Great keef too.
http://www.amazon.com/Chromium-Crusher-Tobacco-Spice-Grinder/dp/B004LH3DYI
[this][http://www.amazon.com/Lifetime-Warranty-Indian-Crusher-Aluminum/dp/B007JLVOQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1370662639&sr=8-2&keywords=grinder] or [this][http://www.amazon.com/Whom-Bell-Tolls-Scribner-Classics/dp/0684830485/ref=tmm_hrd_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1370662822&sr=8-3]
schlongdazzle: the act of bedazzling your package for a females pleasure.
I dont know but I had something interesting happen last November.
I had a toy sell 40+ in an afternoon, and when I raised my price to more than double the buy box, I kept selling. There were at least 10 other FBA sellers with prices less than half mine but I was getting all the sales.
My best guess is someone was drop shipping or linked directly to my listing and didnt notice until the next day.
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As an example, I searched for "garlic press":
The listing you normally see: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HEZ888K/
You see AMZ has the buy box and there are 74 sellers.
But if someone sent you this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HEZ888K?&m=A17CA6KX7WV36G
It's the same product page but it's only showing the listings for 1 seller! If you were a customer, you'd probably never notice and you'd pay $38 instead of the $13 it normally sells for.
Even when you click through to look at other offers, It still only shows the one merchant.
I had one similar to the one Babish has, but it broke so I got another one. My new one (and the one in your link) does not have that red plastic piece with bumps that helps clean the press. I miss that feature.
This looks to be the one he has.
I've heard good things about the Cali Crushers. If you don't want to spend that much, go with a Zip Grinder. The Zip works great and is cheap.
This is what I use and have never had an issue
One of our cookware experts recommends this Zyliss press, which she says has lasted her 8 years so far.
https://www.amazon.com/ZYLISS-Susi-Garlic-Press-Need/dp/B007D3V00Q/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479849942&sr=8-2&keywords=zyliss+garlic+press
Another one of our kitchenware writers owns this Oxo press and can also attest to it being durable. https://www.amazon.com/OXO-SteeL-Garlic-Press-Stainless/dp/B0000CDVD7
Garlic press unless I need tiny little pieces. I've snapped a couple of presses and now I've got the Oxo brand which is fantastic. If you're going to buy a press, this is The One.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-SteeL-Garlic-Press-Stainless/dp/B0000CDVD7
We got these which I really like.
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Pepper-Grinder/dp/B001CDP6EE
I put garlic in just about everything, but hatted having to dice it up so I used to buy the big jars (I'm talking the 32 ouncers) of pre-diced garlec. Well, a while back, I found this thing and a garlic peeler, and I'll never buy a pre-diced jar again. With these two items, I have fresh garlic in barley a few seconds more that it would take to get the jar out of the fridge and measure it out and put the jar back in the fridge. With how cheep a bulb of garlic is, it's almost costless to add a couple of cloves to anything.
I use to hate garlic presses until I bought a Zyliss. I've had it for years now and use it daily. First, it has a huge hopper, I can fit 2 large or sometimes 4 medium cloves in, unpeeled and press with ease. It comes with a tool to clean the holes, but I rarely need it. If you don't peel the cloves it's easy to dig the remains out with your knife.
I would suggest buying on of these before giving up, it certainly makes dealing with garlic a lot easier.
https://www.amazon.com/ZYLISS-Susi-Garlic-Press-Need/dp/B007D3V00Q
Just go with a small 4 piece like this chromium crusher. I've had a few grinders and this one is by far my favorite. [8]
Sure, got it off Amazon. It's a spice rack, shhhhh our little secret ;)
Similar to /u/IteMaledicti, I never buy the jars of spices from the grocery store anymore. I bought something similar to this or this about 15 years ago and I still have it. It came with spices but I've used all of them a long time ago. Now, I go to the grocery store and buy spices in the bulk section. I can either buy a jar for $4 or spend $.30 for the same amount from the bulk section. I also buy only what I need. For the spices that I don't use very often, I get maybe a spoonful. For those that I use a lot (oregano, curry, ginger, garlic, etch), I get about 3 spoonfuls. I also have a label maker so I mark the top of each lid with the spice in it. Wash out the containers when I run out.
Because of this, I have an organized spice rack where I buy enough spices before they go bad and it is much, much cheaper than buying bottles one by one from the store.
That really depends on what you consider "affordable" and "good quality." If you're used to on-the-shelf jarred spices, you can get some pretty decent ones from a dollar store to start, then replace them with fresher ones as you go through it. Salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, oregano, garlic powder is what I'd start with.
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When I set out on my own, I got a great gift of a full spice/herb set from Kamenstein (I think it was this one) that had free refills for 5 years - you pay S&H unless you get a big shipment 1x/year. It came with labels, jars, and a rotating display. Honestly, it's not enough to last you 5 full years with 1x/year refills, but it's definitely a good start, and I'd say it's worth the cost.
I use an Oxo Garlic Press and while I do find I get more yield from mincing it manually, as I still do on occasion, I can stick the whole clove in there, press it right into the pan, clean out the husk and rinse it off (although it is dishwasher safe). The press is nice too when you have multiple little cloves that are just too small sometimes to mince, I'll stick 3 of them in the press at a time.
Also, sometimes, when I get home from work and want to get dinner on the table sooner than later, it's tiny shortcuts that help. I am completely unwilling to buy pre-minced garlic in a jar.
Most of our gifts were replacements or upgrades of things we already owned. A really cheap and awesome gift we got was this stainless steel scraper, which makes it so much easier to transfer food from a cutting board to a pot/pan. We also got a matching set of this luggage belt with a TSA lock--I actually gifted one to my husband years ago, but we used this as an opportunity to replace his now worn-down belt. We also replaced our kitchen scale with this Amazon Basics one, which works really well. Another Amazon Basics item we received was this paper shredder, which is a kickass workhorse of a machine.
One of the first gifts we got was a Corelle dish set that I LOVE--it's so much lighter and more durable than the stoneware set we were using. We also replaced our silverware set with an Oneida set that we both picked out, which was a very sweet and meaningful experience. We already have a nice Oneida silverware set, but it belonged to my husband's late mother, and he wanted to retire it so it wouldn't take any more wear & tear.
Those are all gifts that were my hands-down favorite things we received. We were also able to buy two expensive items off our registry thanks to Amazon's completion discount. We purchased a Sonos soundbar and a Miele vacuum that were absolutely worth every penny we spent on them!
Yup. Also what works great are big cappucino or soup mugs or salsa bowls. Another good option are cheap Japanese suribachi bowls. The ridges apparently help build lather.
I've been using this one for the past 4 years and like it a lot. A big plus with inverted designs like this OXO and the Ikea grinder posted in this thread is that there is no pepper dust coming out of the bottom.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Pepper-Grinder/dp/B001CDP6EE/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1420996277&sr=1-1&keywords=oxo+pepper+grinder
I gotcha. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U58E46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_gjyozbZN7DR86
The one that I received didn't have the graphic on the top, but that's the same listing.
Sharpstone, Santa Cruz Shredder, Space Case are all great grinders.
I'm perfectly content with my $12 Chromium Crusher.
I've got this one and love it:
ZYLISS Susi 3 Garlic Press "No Need To Peel" - Built in Cleaner - Crusher, Mincer and Peeler, Cast Aluminum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007D3V00Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_lzhezb6JMPD0K
Yeah I have the Pax 2 and I love it, I use it more than any piece I have. When I first got it it was alright, was a little hard to draw from, but after purchasing this vented lid for more airflow and using this grinder to grind my herb very finely, it hits so smoothly and amazingly; like smoking out of a fine cigar.
Now in terms of getting a bigger one worth the money, that's completely based off your preferences. Are you going to be using it more at home or will you be traveling around with it? Do you want something flashy or something discrete? I got the Pax 2 because it has a 10 year warranty if ANYTHING happens to it (besides losing it), it's discrete looking, compact, battery life is good, easy to take anywhere. I also got this case for it which allows me to store my weed as well and just makes smoking on the go SOOOO convenient. I personally haven't had the opportunity to try other vapes so I can only really tell you about mine. Through what I've heard, you're going to get the same high from other vaporizers, but the differences come in the forms of battery life, draw, vapor production, taste, and amount of herb you use. There's dozens upon dozens of vapes to choose from but to get the ball rolling for you check out more about the Pax, Magic Flight Launch Box, The Crafty, Boundless CF and CFX, and the DaVinchi IQ and Ascent. There's bound to be something for you!
I would DEFINITELY recommend switching over to vaping for many reasons; i.e. healthier, only 5% smoke, you get more cannabinoids, and you can reuse the ABV (already been vaped) weed for edibles.
Best of luck, Ent!
What do you mean by "getting it out"? Most grinders are 3 or 4 piece. Put nugs in top, put top on and spin, and falls through the holes into the next layer. If you have a 4 piece its a screen that allows keif to collect in the bottom layer. Good 4 piece grinders can be pretty inexpensive.
Edit: heres one like mine. Get a genuine Chromium Crusher(they have knock offs so check the spelling on the top in the picture) for 10 bucks or so and itll do you right
Dude just get something off Amazon, I have this one and it's huge. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GGZJ5HC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Soft-Handled-Garlic-Press/dp/B00HEZ888K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484155381&sr=8-1&keywords=garlic+press
You are going to get a lot of mixed responses. By mincing by hand, you can ensure you get the desired size, but if you don't have a good enough knife or enough experience, it can take longer. Using the garlic press ensures the consistency as you said, but then you spend some time cleaning the thing and potentially wasting some.
There are good things to both methods. I use the press when I'm going quick because I don't mince garlic like a pro in the kitchen. I mince when I need a desired size, be it smaller or bigger than the press. You can use a press like this and minimize the waste because a reverse press will get the tidbits that remain.
Just do what you're comfortable with or what the recipe needs.
I don’t mean to rain on your parade, but they have garlic mincers lol https://www.amazon.com/OXO-Grips-Soft-Handled-Garlic-Press/dp/B00HEZ888K. Super innovative idea though :)
Edit: I have a garlic mincer and it’s not that hard to clean. You guys do what works for you
Spice racks from amazon.....I use them myself. They're catching on so well with figure collectors the reviews are more figure than spice.
https://www.amazon.com/Copco-2555-0188-Non-Skid-Cabinet-Organizer/dp/B0036OQU56/ref=pd_sim_79_4?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0036OQU56&pd_rd_r=Q58BG3PWD9Q3HAF4PFHK&pd_rd_w=lSUdk&pd_rd_wg=GvC9p&psc=1&refRID=Q58BG3PWD9Q3HAF4PFHK
I also like these, two models though they're a bit more expensive.
https://www.amazon.com/DecoBros-Expandable-Cabinet-Spice-Organizer/dp/B00OLH0TGI/ref=pd_sim_201_14?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B00OLH0TGI&pd_rd_r=E56K62B5GMSNVK4TQVCD&pd_rd_w=3iZkP&pd_rd_wg=QLUU3&psc=1&refRID=E56K62B5GMSNVK4TQVCD
and
https://www.amazon.com/YouCopia-SpiceSteps-Cabinet-Organizer-24-Bottles/dp/B01DM7WL8G/ref=pd_sim_79_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01DM7WL8G&pd_rd_r=Q58BG3PWD9Q3HAF4PFHK&pd_rd_w=lSUdk&pd_rd_wg=GvC9p&psc=1&refRID=Q58BG3PWD9Q3HAF4PFHK
DecoBros 3 Tier Expandable Cabinet Spice Rack Step Shelf Organizer (12.5 ~ 25 Inch), Chrome https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OLH0TGI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_CLORAbXRVWHPJ I personally use these for my Amiibos! Definitely pricy but there should be cheaper alternatives.
This $12 chromium crusher on Amazon
I’ve had it for several years and it’s hefty, reliable, and does a great job giving a consistent, medium grind.
I have several others, more expensive /fancy ones... but this one is absolutely more than adequate.
I now use the interplanetary development super weapon 2 more often. its chamber is deeper and it’s requires less twists to screw the pieces together... but that’s only a real benefit if you’ve got hand dexterity problems (like I do). Otherwise, the one I linked is great and I still use it regularly.
Edit: it’s $11 in other colors. I have plain silver. Never had any issues with the finish.
Chromium Crusher. The other grinders mentioned here are high quality, with price tags to match. While the Chromium crusher isn't the perfect tool, it's the best sub 20$ I've ever found!
Amazon has a bunch with reviews. I just picked one that had good ratings (EDIT: this one. I only wish I had gotten something a little smaller.). The free grinder included with my vaporizer purchase from puffitup is also great.
There are a ton of awesome grinders for pretty cheap online. I highly recommend avoiding head shops, since they can be very expensive. This guy looks pretty good for only $15. It might be a little on the small side, but most of the time you dont need to grind like an 1/8th at a time.
Well...I know what my $8 grinder is based off of.
https://www.amazon.com/iRainy-Piece-Grinder-Pollen-Catcher/dp/B01F8T4WG0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=irainy+grinder+5+piece&qid=1567103076&s=gateway&sprefix=irainy&sr=8-1
Cheap Amazon one but a favorite of mine. I don't like smoke shop prices...
iRainy Zinc Spice Weed Herb Grinder with Pollen Catcher- Large 2.5 Inches 5 Pieces (Black) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F8T4WG0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2Da1AbF671ZST
Try this 5 piece 2.1” one: iRainy [5 Piece] Spice Herb Grinder with Pollen Catcher, 2.1 Inch, Metal Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F8T4WG0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_pljzCbA2RW6HR
Two screens: fine and ultra fine at the same price as the one originally mentioned.
Here's one that I've been using for a while that's on the budget side, available on Amazon and has two screens to separate the fine and coarse ground herb. And yes, it has a great kief catcher (toss a coin in the second to last chamber for extra kief). https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F8T4WG0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_3TORDbQ7DA40M
this is the one I've used for the past two years and I love it. It works just like you want it to.
If you don't have one of these you should consider check it out. NO peeling!
No. Mine is this one .
I like this one... this is a good one!
My most recent:
I was making dinner and needed to mince some garlic so I get out my garlic press , plop the garlic in, and squeeze.... only to realize that it was indeed NOT a garlic press and in face a lemon juicer. So I mistook one of these for one of these. Yeah, I felt dumb.
Make sure you are removing the two filler plates so the bag sits below the seal bar. Then I place a pastry scraper behind the seal bar. This creates a ramp from the bottom of the chamber to the top edge of the seal bar. This helps from keeping the bag from kinking and allow the air to escape.
I use my bench blade ALL the time. I bake a lot of pies and tarts, really couldn't do without. I use it anytime I use the cutting board to cut more than a tiny amount - find it easier to scoop up the chopped things than with my knife. It's invaluable in dealing with the aftermath of baking, use it to scrape and scoop the extra flour and dough into the sink.
I didn't have one at first but really would not want to do without. It is one of those tools I have an odd affection for, enough that I admit I sharpened the edge, and use it enough I recently resharpened it (not knife edge sharp, wouldn't cut paper).
I finally realized I was being silly in not getting a bowl scraper. Same thing: why didn't I get one sooner?
Writing this makes me realize i should just go order the danish dough whisk I've been eyeing forever. Like for years.
A suggestion: Don't get this kind: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000SSZ4Q4
Get a bench scraper with a solid handle, not one that is simply rolled over metal. I got that first and the rolled hollow one invariably collects crud in it or retains a few drops of water that get on my hands as I work with pastry dough. Eventually I got one with a solid plastic handle (that's the one I sharpened).
Temperatures would be helpful, if you don't have one, get an oven thermometer and make sure the oven is at the temperature it says it is.
The next thing would be, your loaves appear quite white in the photos. Are you using a flour blend for the final dough? It may just be the pictures, but it looks like you're using only white flour. Whole wheat and rye, I've found, tend to soak up more moisture and the original country loaf recipe calls for 100 g of whole wheat.
Here are some shots of my own bread:
Looks like [this] (https://www.amazon.com/Helen-Kitchen-5-5-inch-Ceramic-Suribachi/dp/B000UEYXL8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498398686&sr=8-1&keywords=Suribachi+bowl).
https://www.amazon.com/Helen-Kitchen-5-5-inch-Ceramic-Suribachi/dp/B000UEYXL8/
$10.62
The ceramic suribachi bowl that was shown here a while ago seems pretty good. The ridges on the inside of the bowl really make your lather expand.
Amazon Link
Yep! Here you go!
A suribachi bowl like this one
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000UEYXL8/ref=sxts_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506216167&sr=1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65
It was about 7$ when I got it. It was a random link someone posted on here. Only tested it with random non-shaving soaps but the texture change is real!
This one is pricey, but amazing.
Hearing good things about this one http://www.amazon.com/CRUSHER-Premium-Quality-Tobacco-non-aluminum/dp/B001CPRYLK/ref=sr_1_4?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1412310281&sr=1-4&keywords=grinder
chromium crusher
it's the one i've got, has a kief catcher, and is extremely solid. right within your price range and a great cop if you need a quality grinder.
I got this a year ago and it works phenomenally. 24 bucks with shipping from Amazon
A quick google search for "stainless steel herb grinder" came up with this http://amzn.com/B001CPRYLK .
The Smart Crusher is very good for the price. Nice and compact and grinds brilliantly.
This thank me later
SMART CRUSHER 5 piece Herb Pollen Grinder + 5 piece Pollen Press with Pollen Scraper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U58E46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6kyozbVQR8CCG
Edit: the pollen press was good for one use before it got jammed/warped and impossible to use
Multiple screen sizes to get better kief possibly? I just found a 5 piece grinder on amazon that has 2 sized screens to it.
edit
http://www.amazon.com/SMART-CRUSHER-Coffee-Pollen-Grinder/dp/B003U58E46
Smart Crusher
Amazing 5 piece grinder for a very reasonable price http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003U58E46
http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-CRUSHER-Tobacco-Grinder-SCRAPPER/dp/B003U58E46/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1380664084&sr=8-3&keywords=5+piece+grinder thank me later. This grinder is the grinder i use when i want kief. (all the time) and i get about 1 gram per half ounce i grind through it of pure gold kief. the 2 screens let big bud for bong rips and combusting great on top of the first screen. and on the second screen great size vaping bud. then the kief is PURE gold its amazing just trust me.. [8]
I'm not OP, but is sounds like this. This is another similar product with good reviews and less moving pieces.
The zoom does nothing. I have something similar to this that I really like, or use my food processor if doing more than a few cloves.
I saw a great peeling technique on here the other day. Crush a head with your hand/knife then put inside an aluminum bowl with another bowl to seal it off and shake for 10+ seconds. The cloves come out mostly peeled. And it is kind of fun to do :)
i have this one. never used the one linked above, but it looks like it could be a pain in the ass to clean, and easy to break. the one i have is dead simple - it's the only kitchen 'gadget' i own.
This Garlic Peeler Tube and Garlic Twist Mincer are my two favorite things in my kitchen.
They are so simple to use and clean-up is super easy too
decided to go with this one.
http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Chromium-Crusher-Tobacco-Grinder/dp/B004LH3DYI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1324923538&sr=8-2
If you're trying to spend a lot of money, go for the mendo mulcher. Its made of titanium, it feels like a lethal weapon, it looks sexy, it grinds great. My buddy has one and always gets compliments on it.
If you're not trying to spend 50-100$, go on amazon and look for a grinder there. I bought my chromium crusher for like 17$ 3 years ago and it has been through hell and back and still grinds great. The only issue I have is that the keif screen is too fine so I get very little keif but it is very keify keif...no green specks or weed bits, just powder. closest I could find to my CC
I was in the same boat as you. I ended up getting this grinder: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LH3DYI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Like everyone else has said, it came in a standard amazon box and even the smaller box it was in had no mention of weed on it. It works pretty well and it has a kief catch if you want that.
Thanks, that is brilliant. I hate peeling garlic.
I have considered the brushy guys, that one looks like it has the resevoir for soap in it. My garlic press, though, came with a little plastic cleaner thing that stores in the handle, similar to this one
With presses like these, you don't even have to peel the garlic. Just pop a clove off the head and press through. No excuses!
I've always liked the Zyliss garlic presses
Depends on the press. Mine crushes unpeeled cloves just fine.
My personal experience is that grinders have produced a higher quality smoke. It grinds the bud so fine and even. Plus you can start a kief collection :D. Here is the grinder i bought:
http://www.amazon.com/Indian-Crusher-Tobacco-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B007JLVOQW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415484626&sr=8-2&keywords=indian+crusher
It looks exactly like mine which is an Indian Crusher, but it looks like it has a blazers button glued to the top or something.
It's pretty awesome by the way. I've had people not believe me when I said I only paid $8 for it, and $3 was in shipping.
Heres three of the things i want right now
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FMN8NWW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3RTDCXJDAJLJ5
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KWHNHLU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AT4Y9FAF60CVM
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JLVOQW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ANPI0LINHGMTA
This one is the bees knees http://www.amazon.com/Official-Volcano-Vaporizer-Grinder-Orange/dp/B00B0AH3L8
I'll agree that the grind is too coarse. But you don't need to get the expensive finishing grinder. When I got my MFLB, the finest grinder I had was the Load X Grinder for my Flowermate dosing capsules. That thing is perfect for the MFLB. The teeth look just like the $7.99, Storz and Bickel grinder so I'd expect the same performace from that grinder too. From what I've seen my Flowermate load x looks like a lot of the 2 piece acrylic grinders in the headshops. They are a really underrated option for getting a nice almost powdery grind.
The best grinder I ever used is the 2 piece plastic orange one that comes with the Volcano vape. It looks like a cheap bit of head shop tat but it shreds herb to powder.
It lacks a kief catcher though.
Chromium Crusher 4pc for $12. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GGZJ5HC/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1475025629&sr=8-1&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=chromium+crusher&dpPl=1&dpID=51prWYLlDwL&ref=plSrch
Looks like it's this guy (as it's also available at the dreaded BB&B).
Not to criticize /u/OliverBabish (of whom I am a gigantic fan/evangelist) but don't get that garlic press. If you're gonna get a garlic masher, get one that is easier to clean than the "bucket masher" one he got--digging around in the holes to try to get all the garlic skin out is a stupid waste of time. The best that I've tried are the ones that have a pressing plate that lifts out and can be scraped on both sides (like this guy or it's fancier all-steel older brother).
I have (and love) the stupidly expensive 'older brother' press but it was even more expensive because of all the other shitty garlic presses I bought previously. Buy once, cry once, I always say.
I saw one oxo posted already... but this is the one I have, it is also a little cheaper . I crushed ginger with it the other night and it had no issues.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Garlic-Press/dp/B00HEZ888K/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1426072006&sr=1-1&keywords=oxo+garlic+press
Hey everyone I organized my tea yesterday. I bought these tins and this spice rack. It works out perfectly because you can fit a set of 12 on each side of the rack. Now, I will say although this is airtight, exposing your tea to light can be harmful to it but personally I find being able to see the teas helps me choose what I want for the day. Also, if you want to include teabags in these tins like I did you may have to remove them from their packaging paper as it usually cannot fit into a tin.
Best grinder for the money. Seriously, these things are fantastic.
I bought this one over a year ago and it still grinds perfectly to this day:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QMXB36O
I have one of these works great.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QMXB36O/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494747137&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=chromium+crusher&dpPl=1&dpID=51wE2Osth7L&ref=plSrch
I swear by this one. It's increased in price since I last bought it, but it's excellent. Always gives me the most out of my herb.
This bad boy.
This one, right? https://www.amazon.com/Platinum-Grinders-Grinder-Pollen-Catcher/dp/B00QUIA27C/ref=sr_1_68?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1494377066&sr=1-68&keywords=grinders
I have the exact same dinosaur lighter :) Here is a link to a really nice grinder to get some kief https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QUIA27C/ref=ox_sc_act_title_8?smid=A3PNG9Y0XLEEW6&psc=1
I have had this one for awhile. It works pretty well. It's on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T225NH2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474738137&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=zip+grinder&dpPl=1&dpID=51dwC0tALoL&ref=plSrch
You will be thoroughly impressed
Also has a HUGE compartment for holding the ground and it's clear so you can see it, pretty cool
Comes in gold and silver too. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T225NH2/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486563181&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=grinder&dpPl=1&dpID=51dwC0tALoL&ref=plSrch
I've had three different chromium crushers and got them each off amazon. All three were good quality.
My most recent purchase: Chromium Crusher Drum 2.5 Inch 4 Piece Tobacco Spice Herb Grinder -Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0OQI9P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_a8ggL1jD13qZe
Chromium Crusher
They're gonna charge you $30 for something like this at a smoke shop, don't waste your money
I had my last grinder for about 10 years (Diamond Grind brand) and never got yields like this in spite of pretty vigilant cleanings. This new one is a Chromium Crusher Drum that I ordered on amazon. Chromium Crusher drum on Amazon
I'm not a huge fan of the look or feel of it (tbh my husbent chose it) but the amount of kief it yields is amazing. The batch of bud we've been grinding is a bit dry so I'm sure this won't always be the typical yield.
I just picked up one of these. It works awesomely and the grip on it is great. You can always hold grinders upside down if the product isn't ground enough for you.
It is.
Spices. I remember moving into my first college apartment and snagging a loaded spice rack at Sam's. It was probably the best purchase I've ever made.
So I started digging on Amazon for you: https://smile.amazon.com/Kamenstein-20-Jar-Revolving-Spice-Refills/dp/B00008WQ3L/
There are several similar options, but that's not a bad deal at all to get you rolling.
And for Canadians, we have the same for $60: Kamenstein 20-Jar Revolving Spice Tower with Free Spice Refills for 5 Years https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00008WQ3L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yi-Nzb9EK581X
Or, if you're willing to forgo 4 spices, $30: Kamenstein 20-Jar Revolving Spice Tower with Free Spice Refills for 5 Years https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00008WQ3L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_yi-Nzb9EK581X
Note: Reviews indicate there are no free refills available for Canadians despite the listing clearly stating free refills (there is potentially a $12 shipping fee if you insist)
https://www.amazon.com/Kamenstein-20-Jar-Revolving-Spice-Refills/dp/B00008WQ3L/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1521417940&sr=1-7&keywords=spice+rack
I'm not sure why you won't listen to what everyone is telling you. Spices don't cost anywhere near that much.
Search for "spice rack with spices" on Amazon. This one, for example, has 20 spices in decent sized containers, along with the rack itself, for $27. This amount of spices will last a college student at least a year, probably more, and they even offer refills (though you have to pay for shipping).
I'd personally recommend not getting a "big, cheap set of spices"
When I got married I put a nice, well equipped spice rack on my registry and ended up getting it. It contained about 20 different spices each in a 3-4oz glass jar, like this one.
Two years later, the foil is still on about half of the original spice set.
IMHO you'd be better off spending a bit more for higher quality spices that you know you'll actually use. I found a place local to me that deals in spices and it's the only place I'll buy 'em now.
Everything is wonderfully fresh and reasonably priced.
Do a quick search and try to find something similar in your area, or you can order online at the link above.
Good luck!
OXO Steel Garlic Press worth the 20$.
I've had this guy for several years now, still going strong
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-SteeL-Garlic-Press-Stainless/dp/B0000CDVD7/
You can't beat cutting up your own garlic. That said, I'm a parent now so I generally reserve that kind of effort for a fancy dinner for the wife. Everyday use, I fall back on the bajoon (I claim rights to this word) of garlic.
Onions are fucking easy to cut up quick though. Peel it, cut it in half (top to bottom). Then take a half, and cut it along the lines (the ridges that go top to bottom on the onion. It's a built in "cut here" guide. That's how you julienne that shit. Then if you want small pieces, you just go one step further by turning the onion-half 90-degrees and cut perpendicular.
Final tip on garlic. Get a garlic smasher. It helps speed things up a little.
Just peel the garlic, stick the clove in there and SMASH. No cutting or mincing necessary. Also, look at shallots if you want to up your onion game. Less to cut up, big flavor.
I did edit it. I had to think about it for a moment.
I've never used a potato ricer mainly because I'm too cheap to buy one. Yes, it does result in a slightly lumpy end product, but I don't make gnocchi often enough to care. I just mash with the usual 'murrican potato masher.
I do the flour addition in a big bowl, and keep kneading. The flour soaks up water from the potato (I boil mine, btw) and will form a dough as you knead. That's what makes it difficult - adding flour won't make the dough less sticky. You have to really mix/knead it to assess how much progress you've made. There's really no endpoint here - if you read around, some recipes ask for quadruple the amount of flour that the flour-stingiest recipes do. My guess is it depends on the exact amount of potato you have, the type of potato you're using, and your personal tolerance to stickiness. Obviously, the problem is that the more flour you use, the heavier your gnocchi will be. That said, noodles are basically all flour and everybody loves noodles, soooooo... do whatever you want.
I've never used oil. I have, however, used a bench scraper to help move the dough around. http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-577-Stainless-Scraper-Chopper/dp/B000SSZ4Q4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1372134408&sr=8-2&keywords=dough+scraper
I'll leave most of the dough in a big mixing bowl and work with a fist-sized hunk at a time, generously flouring my work station. Work with a light touch; it helps keep things from sticking too badly. Your hands will still be a potato-crusted mess by the end, but at least your table/countertop will be okay.
Also you can add a raw egg or two help bind things together. I've tried both ways (with or without) and typically do the egg thing now. I don't think it affects the final product noticeably but it does make it much easier to knead.
Finally - the "gnocchi" texture I chase in my dreams is, sadly, based on something I had on a cruise ship. It was my first time having gnocchi ever, and they incredibly light. Like, melt-in-your-mouth sort of light. I think, after heavy experimentation, that those gnocchi were likely the bastard child of food + chemical leavening agents, but I could be wrong. After all, what do I know? I'm just an Asian guy making gnocchi from cookbooks and random food websites.
Another kitchen tool
Link for the lazy
I bought a suribachi (bowl used for grinding sesame seeds) in Japan for 100yen which does the job nicely.
I'm not in the US but looks like you can get them through Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Helen-Kitchen-5-5-inch-Ceramic-Suribachi/dp/B000UEYXL8 though I'd 1st try an Asian grocer/supermarket as may find 1 cheaper there.
When I use a bowl, I like using a Suribachi. The ridges help it build amazing lather.
I have an Oxo Good Grips pepper grinder, and I find its adjustable sizes to be accurately described on its label. I tried it in the store to confirm that the sizes it ground to were acceptable before I bought it.
I like the Oxo GoodGrips one. 5 settings, good capacity, good volume, and it stores with the grinder up so you don't leave pepper leavins all over the counter after each use.
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Pepper-Grinder/dp/B001CDP6EE/
The OXO pepper mill is pretty good. Easy access refill, pepper comes out of the top so less messy and it has an adjustable granularity for the pepper.
I haven't had it long enough to say if it's BIFL, but I'm impressed with my Oxo Good Grips pepper mill. It's built solidly, the size adjustment works very well, it has never jammed and the big bonus is that I can grind one-handed with it. I use this a lot when cooking meat - one hand will have been handling the meat, and the scallops on the twisting (rubber) end let me use it w/o grinding a dish of pepper or constantly washing my hands. I know they sell them at Bed Bath and Beyond, w/ a fill of pepper or salt, if you want to try one.
It isn't the fastest mill, but if it was faster I probably couldn't use it 1-handed.
YES. Grinders are great. Ground bud burns evenly and makes joints/blunts smoother and more consistent. And kief is like a special bonus; I like to save mine up until I'm almost out of weed, and then pour it over the bowl for that extra "zing".
http://www.amazon.com/Premium-Quality-Grinder-non-aluminum-grinder/dp/B001CPRYLK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1292780069&sr=8-1
read the description
> The special coating minimized scratch and wear & tear on the grinder over-time. It will keep the grinder new and shinny for a very long period of time.
it'll stay shinny for-fuckin'-EVAR!!!
Just curious, do you find your joints or blunts get dried out when you roll all at once? Or do they stay fairly fresh? I've heard grinding makes weed dry out faster but I haven't experienced that.
Maybe try a screen like the size of the larger one in this grinder for filtering out stems? You'd obviously want something bigger, I'd expect, but it is a starting point.
I use this one & I love it.
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U58E46/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I got my 5 piece grinder with a pollen press for $12 on amazon. I ended up spending $25 for faster shipping. Got it 2 days after I ordered it! I'll link it in a little bit gotta go find it.
Edit: found it!
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003U58E46?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00
Ditch the press. Get a garlic twist. Total game changer. Rinses clean in like 2 seconds. Also works on ginger.
Try this out then.
I first saw it at my mothers house and I though for a second that she was starting to smoke weed.
But yeah, with that you can have garicly weed and weedy garlic.
I love eating garlic, I hate mincing it. This thing changed my life.
Also, you can peel and freeze the leftover cloves. Better yet, mince it all and freeze in 1 tsp. portions.
Chromium Crusher
http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Chromium-Crusher-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B004LH3DYI/ref=pd_sbs_k_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=13A3JRHKS3HY2VQR44NB
Amazon is a good place to order a grinder, and so is ebay.
I got my grinder from amazon, its cheap and works great:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004LH3DYI/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?qid=1396803870&sr=8-3&pi=SY200_QL40
I'm with you on this one. While most people say a mince is fine I greatly prefer garlic presses. When you press garlic it just melts into the dish and you get that great garlic flavor without any garlic bits. No matter how tiny I mince I still find little bits which is annoying to me. Between my mother and I we have tried a lot of garlic presses and we have both found that this one is perfect. We had an oxo one recently that was nice but the garlic ran up the sides.
https://www.amazon.com/ZYLISS-Susi-Garlic-Press-Need/dp/B007D3V00Q
you need a new garlic press. LOL
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this one looks good and it's good brand. also oxo is a good brand. I am sure there are others too.
https://www.amazon.com/ZYLISS-Susi-Garlic-Press-Need/dp/B007D3V00Q/ref=sr_1_4?
Getting a garlic press was a total game changer for me. I kind of hate the idea of specialized kitchen gadgets, but it's just so much easier.
Plus, mine comes with a little brush thing that lets you scoop/push the extra garlic out of the press. Like this. Highly recommended.
I have tried a few of them. Agreed most suck. Depending on the recipe I often do just slice some quick like in spaghetti aglio e olio but if I want an easy and fine grate I found this [one] (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007D3V00Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) won me over for not pushing out the sides. As well, you don't even need to peel it. Just break it off and press.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B007JLVOQW/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&qid=1416879115&sr=1&keywords=4+piece+grinder
^ that is $10 but its the best one i've ever got from amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Piece-Tobacco-Pollen-Grinder-diameter/dp/B0023WXZ1O/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1416879149&sr=8-2&keywords=4+piece+grinder
this is smaller but still works well.
I bought a cheap 4-piece grinder on Amazon (I think it was this one, it was the same brand: http://www.amazon.com/Indian-Crusher-Piece-Tobacco-Grinder/dp/B007JLVOQW) and if you use the "upside down grind" technique you can get grinds that rival the finishing grinder. I might have pictures of the grind quality somewhere if you're interested.
I left out a crucial piece of information... I have a larger grinder that is much better. In fact it was also quite cheap, cheaper than the little one!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JLVOQW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Storz & Bickel 2 piece plastic grinder! This thing rocks! Cheap and a fiiiine grind!
Official Volcano Vaporizer Herb... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B0AH3L8?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
The grinder that comes with a volcano is awesome. $10, grinds fine, stores extra
https://www.amazon.com/Official-Volcano-Vaporizer-Grinder-Orange/dp/B00B0AH3L8
Official Volcano Vaporizer Herb Grinder Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B0AH3L8/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_n0RdBb4HJ8Y10
This is the gold one, and the orange one is a Volcano grinder. I'm considering buying this once I have the money.
http://www.amazon.com/Chromium-Crusher-Lifetime-Warranty-Gunmetal/dp/B00GGZJ5HC/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1407259338&sr=8-7&keywords=herb+grinder+4+piece one dis
Why not just order a decent one off Amazon?
I've had a Cali Crusher and now own a Chromium Crusher off of Amazon. The chromium Crusher puts out more kief then the Cali and was less expensive. Highly recommend this guy: https://www.amazon.com/Chromium-Crusher-Piece-Tobacco-Grinder/dp/B00GGZJ5HC
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GGZJ5HC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tYC6ybP7C03EM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GGZJ5HC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Bought one of these not too long ago, and I love it. However, I've heard some people mention metal shavings in their ground herb. I've yet to experience that with mine; so far, thing works great, and it's pretty inexpensive.
A friend has that press, and honestly I didn't like it. I found it squeezed the garlic out of the top, not the holes, if you had a big clove.
I much prefer the OXO one (which is what I own)
I've never seen that style of garlic press before. I think I would actually love using that. It looks a lot more utilitarian than what I have (and I don't know why I still have it): http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips-Garlic-Press/dp/B00HEZ888K/ref=sr_1_5?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1426894292&sr=1-5&keywords=garlic+press
This is the display rack that's on the desk. http://www.amazon.com/DecoBros-Expandable-Cabinet-Spice-Organizer/dp/B00OLH0TGI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
And I made the shelves on the wall. They're made out of 24 inch and 20 inch planks of oak, and I made the holes with a 2" fornster drill bit. The pictures for the amiibo art are linked in another comment somewhere :)
These work well, too.
Something like:
https://www.amazon.com/DecoBros-Expandable-Cabinet-Organizer-12-5-25/dp/B00OLH0TGI/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=3-Tier+Spice+Rack&qid=1558838046&s=home-garden&sr=1-7
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or
https://www.amazon.com/InterDesign-Linus-Cabinet-Organizer-Rack/dp/B001KOTJTS/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=3-Tier+Spice+Rack&qid=1558838046&s=home-garden&sr=1-8
And some risers too so you can see em all. Based on the amount of POPs you have lined up, I'd say to get this one. I use these but that's cause I have one of those cube organizers. Check out the customer images on both pages to get an idea of what to expect.
I use these. love em cause they're adjustable
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OLH0TGI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Oh sure. I think any of the Chromium Crushers they have are good, but I have this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QMXB36O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_cFgNzb1D1D681
Is the one I use.
Chromium Crusher is what you want. Fantastic grinder for only $13.
I wrote the lost assuming that most people probably have a decent grinder!! Everyone definitely needs a decent grinder. Here's the one I use.
Platinum Grinders #1 Best Herb Grinder with Pollen Catcher - Large 2.5 Inch 4 Piece Black Aluminum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QUIA27C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1QCCybY1NNV09
Pro: better airflow. More even burn. Kief collection.
Con: you have to physically do something. You get what you pay for. They can get clogged with kief.
There’s not much to using them. Put your weed in the top. Twist back and forth a few times. Open the middle section and there’s your fresh ground weed.
Never had an issue with this one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QUIA27C?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
You won't be disappointed for the price:
Platinum Grinders Herb Grinder with Pollen Catcher - Large 2.5 Inch 4 Piece, Black Aluminum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QUIA27C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_SQUqzb2PC0T07
There's also this one...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QUIA27C/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=ll1&tag=best420grin-20&linkId=e08b3b7927fb554a50f1604533589d23
I started with the 1.7 inch sharpstone as well, and upgraded to this grinder. I highly recommend it, and it started producing kief immediately!
Dude this platinum grinder I got off Amazon for just $20 is a bet.
Edit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QUIA27C/ref=oh_aui_i_d_old_o1_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1 that's it
here's what I bought in January. it still works fine for me although I might have to clean it shortly. Sometimes I have a little hard time trying to grind my weed. Not sure if it's the grinding part or just the weed is hard to grind but I'll probably clean it in about a month when I get back to school. My friend also asked me what grinder I got and showed him this and he got it and he really likes it.
If you have a grinder like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Zip-Grinders-Large-Herb-Grinder/dp/B00T225NH2/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1543038530&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=kief+catcher+grinder&dpPl=1&dpID=41ZdpThQyxL&ref=plSrch
it will collect in the bottom chamber of the grinder. It usually takes quite a while to collect. In places where it's legal you can buy just vials of kief but it's kind of expensive.
You don't need to do anything to it, you just put it over some weed and smoke it like normal. Or you can mix it with some bud and roll a joint.
I bought this off amazon and I find it works pretty well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T225NH2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thank you, I will.
I do use a grinder however I just picked one off Amazon.
iRainy [5 Piece] Herb Grinder
I am not impressed, but it does grind and I do get reasonable flakes but it is a fussy to get all the flower out of the device. The herb is mostly stuck between the teeth. I have to pick it out with tweezers.
Also, next time you need a grinder buy this one
iRainy [5 Piece] Spice Herb Grinder with Pollen Catcher, 2.1 Inch, Metal Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01F8T4WG0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_EQ25CbR4B86HC
I have it and it's an amazing grinder. Works like an absolute beast, I can put as much as I want and it works amazing.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MYQ588W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Highly reccomend this mini bubbler, I purchased it and love mine
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F8T4WG0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also purchased this grinder and it is very high quality
This one from Amazon. It's smaller than it looks in the picture, but fully decent for $9!
I have and love this one, but I don't use the kief scraper since it broke, I use a guitar pick instead, kief scrapers aren't really necessary, you can try a small piece of cardboard from a pack of gum like Extra, or even make one with tin foil since you aren't smoking it
Edit: I took out the bottom screen since it wasn't all that important for me, so technically mine is a 4-piece
Crazy right?? Got it on Amazon lots of colors
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M0OQI9P/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1484048997&sr=8-12&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=grinder
http://www.amazon.com/OXO-SteeL-Garlic-Press-Stainless/dp/B0000CDVD7
You're welcome.
You can get this one [here] (http://www.zipgrinders.com/) or on amazon. Fucking love this grinder. You can grind a good amount of weed in there and carry it around or just not have to grind weed for a few days or even weeks if you fill it up. Just wondering if anyone knows of anything cooler and/or better before I buy another one of these.
Looks nice! I have my eye on this one, would it be a good investment?
https://www.amazon.com/iRainy-Piece-Grinder-Pollen-Catcher/dp/B01F8T4WG0
http://www.amazon.com/Chromium-Crusher-Tobacco-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B00700W0TW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381188825&sr=8-1&keywords=chromium+crusher
http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Chromium-Crusher-Aluminum-Lifetime/dp/B00BIB4S9Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381188825&sr=8-2&keywords=chromium+crusher
http://www.amazon.com/Authentic-Chromium-Crusher-Lifetime-Warranty/dp/B004LH3DYI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1381188825&sr=8-3&keywords=chromium+crusher
There are more, these are the first that came up when searching amazon for 'chromium crusher'.
https://smile.amazon.com/Platinum-Grinders-Grinder-Pollen-Catcher/dp/B00QUIA27C/ref=sr_1_10?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1481434830&sr=1-10&keywords=grinder
Your entire fridge will soon smell of garlic, and everything inside will have a slight garlic taste. No thanks.
Just invest in a really good garlic press, saves so much time, and the good ones are super easy to clean.
This oxo one is really good:
OXO Good Grips Soft-Handled Garlic Press https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00HEZ888K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_-zqDDbNWSZDCC