Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I have recipes calling for ground flax seed and I can't find it pre-ground in Australia. I can buy flax seeds, but my food processor won't chop them as they are too fine. I have heard people suggest using a coffee grinder or even a pepper grinder so I went looking today. The coffee grinder runs about $40 -- don't really want to spend that much just to grind some flax seeds. I asked the woman at the store whether she had a pepper grinder that didn't already come with pepper in it and she said yes, but that the flax seeds would eventually clog it up because of the oil. Anyone have any experience with this that they could suggest the best way? Thanks much. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 hi anna my husband grinds his flaxseed every morning in a small pestle and mortar, so that might be an option for you. it's best not to buy it pre-ground anyway, as it loses its nutritional benefits quickly once ground. cheers alice (i'm over the ditch in nz - congrats on winning the netball a few minutes ago!) On 17 Nov 2007, at 21:13, Coop wrote: > I have recipes calling for ground flax seed and I can't find it > pre-ground > in Australia. I can buy flax seeds, but my food processor won't chop > them > as they are too fine. I have heard people suggest using a coffee > grinder or > even a pepper grinder so I went looking today. The coffee grinder runs > about $40 -- don't really want to spend that much just to grind some > flax > seeds. I asked the woman at the store whether she had a pepper > grinder that > didn't already come with pepper in it and she said yes, but that the > flax > seeds would eventually clog it up because of the oil. Anyone have any > experience with this that they could suggest the best way? Thanks > much. > > Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I received a pestle and mortar for Christmas and I did try that but it didn’t work! Maybe I’ll try it again, thanks! Anna On 17/11/07 7:59 PM, " Alice Leonard " <alice wrote: hi anna my husband grinds his flaxseed every morning in a small pestle and mortar, so that might be an option for you. it's best not to buy it pre-ground anyway, as it loses its nutritional benefits quickly once ground. cheers alice (i'm over the ditch in nz - congrats on winning the netball a few minutes ago!) On 17 Nov 2007, at 21:13, Coop wrote: I have recipes calling for ground flax seed and I can't find it pre-ground in Australia. I can buy flax seeds, but my food processor won't chop them as they are too fine. I have heard people suggest using a coffee grinder or even a pepper grinder so I went looking today. The coffee grinder runs about $40 -- don't really want to spend that much just to grind some flax seeds. I asked the woman at the store whether she had a pepper grinder that didn't already come with pepper in it and she said yes, but that the flax seeds would eventually clog it up because of the oil. Anyone have any experience with this that they could suggest the best way? Thanks much. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 With things that fine, I find it helps to move the pestle as though you're stirring the stuff, not crushing it. But I'd buy a cheap ($10) coffee grinder like the one pictured at this link. It's what we use, and it's lasted us a couple of years already, so it's a good deal: http://www.esalton.com/cgi-bin/AEDDE21A/mac/additmdtl.mac/showItemDetail?item=11\ 19 & qtyA=753 & phsO=N & desc=TOASTMASTER%20COFFEE%20GRINDER & drpshp=N & alOrd=Y & iQty=.00\ 0 & oQty=.000 & initQty=1 & assortParent=N & itemForSale=Y & styleName= & fixD= & face=.00 & gft\ c= & stck=Y & prefS= & calledFrom=DS & ordInfo1= & ordInfo2= & ordInfo3= & ordMan1=N & ordMan2=N\ & ordMan3=N & persCode= & persReqd= & persLink=%20 & shipRemaining=0 & daysBetween=0 & daysBe\ tweenFix=0 & monthsBetween=0 (If that link won't work for you, try http://preview.tinyurl.com/39447u ) Serene Coop wrote: > I received a pestle and mortar for Christmas and I did try that but it > didn’t work! Maybe I’ll try it again, thanks! > > Anna > > > On 17/11/07 7:59 PM, " Alice Leonard " <alice wrote: > > hi anna > my husband grinds his flaxseed every morning in a small pestle and > mortar, so that might be an option for you. > it's best not to buy it pre-ground anyway, as it loses its > nutritional benefits quickly once ground. > cheers > alice (i'm over the ditch in nz - congrats on winning the netball > a few minutes ago!) > > On 17 Nov 2007, at 21:13, Coop wrote: > > I have recipes calling for ground flax seed and I can't find > it pre-ground > in Australia. I can buy flax seeds, but my food processor > won't chop them > as they are too fine. I have heard people suggest using a > coffee grinder or > even a pepper grinder so I went looking today. The coffee > grinder runs > about $40 -- don't really want to spend that much just to > grind some flax > seeds. I asked the woman at the store whether she had a pepper > grinder that > didn't already come with pepper in it and she said yes, but > that the flax > seeds would eventually clog it up because of the oil. Anyone > have any > experience with this that they could suggest the best way? > Thanks much. > > Anna > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I use my blender. -Jeannine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 Hi! The blender works just fine. Is what I used before a bought a coffee grinder for $5!!! Alejandra On Nov 17, 2007 4:13 AM, Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > > > > I have recipes calling for ground flax seed and I can't find it pre-ground > in Australia. I can buy flax seeds, but my food processor won't chop them > as they are too fine. I have heard people suggest using a coffee grinder or > even a pepper grinder so I went looking today. The coffee grinder runs > about $40 -- don't really want to spend that much just to grind some flax > seeds. I asked the woman at the store whether she had a pepper grinder that > didn't already come with pepper in it and she said yes, but that the flax > seeds would eventually clog it up because of the oil. Anyone have any > experience with this that they could suggest the best way? Thanks much. > > Anna > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I buy the seeds whole in bulk and keep them in my freeze in an airtight container. When I need to use them, I grind the seeds in a coffee grinder that I don't use for coffee. I guess you could use a grinder you also use for coffee but make sure you clean it out good before grinding flax seeds in it. God's Peace, Gayle "Children need models rather than critics." ~ Joseph Joubert (1754 - 1824) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 It takes a while (at least 5 minutes) in the food processor for the seeds to break up, but they do eventually. -Jenny > The blender works just fine. Is what I used before a bought a coffee > grinder for $5!!! > > Alejandra > > On Nov 17, 2007 4:13 AM, Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > > > > > > > > > I have recipes calling for ground flax seed and I can't find it pre-ground > > in Australia. I can buy flax seeds, but my food processor won't chop them > > as they are too fine. I have heard people suggest using a coffee grinder or > > even a pepper grinder so I went looking today. The coffee grinder runs > > about $40 -- don't really want to spend that much just to grind some flax > > seeds. I asked the woman at the store whether she had a pepper grinder that > > didn't already come with pepper in it and she said yes, but that the flax > > seeds would eventually clog it up because of the oil. Anyone have any > > experience with this that they could suggest the best way? Thanks much. > > > > Anna > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I use a coffee grinder. Laura M. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 One more thing: if you use your coffee grinder to also grind coffe, just throw some raw rice in and grind it, it completely gets rid of the coffee and coffee smell. I only have one coffee grinder and because of grinding the rice inbetween, I use it for everything, even spices. Laura M. Get easy, one-click access to your favorites. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I coffee grinder works great. I stopped drinking coffee, so there is no coffee smell.See what's new at AOL.com and Make AOL Your Homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Anna, Have you tried a regular blender? The blades are smaller than a food processor, so that might work better. Keep an eye out for sales, though...the coffee grinder or mini-chopper are handy little things for other stuff other than flax seeds! Gwen , Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > I have recipes calling for ground flax seed and I can't find it pre-ground > in Australia. I can buy flax seeds, but my food processor won't chop them > as they are too fine. I have heard people suggest using a coffee grinder or > even a pepper grinder so I went looking today. The coffee grinder runs > about $40 -- don't really want to spend that much just to grind some flax > seeds. I asked the woman at the store whether she had a pepper grinder that > didn't already come with pepper in it and she said yes, but that the flax > seeds would eventually clog it up because of the oil. Anyone have any > experience with this that they could suggest the best way? Thanks much. > > Anna > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Honestly it never occurred to me to try the blender. Our blender is RARELY ever used, it’s a very nice big one we got for a wedding gift, it’s just we hate to clean the darned thing so my hubby only used it on occasion to make shakes. Since he got a milkshake maker, he doesn’t even use it for that anymore. I may have to drag it out and give it a try! Thanks everyone for the replies Anna On 18/11/07 2:45 PM, " veggieblake " <veggies wrote: Anna, Have you tried a regular blender? The blades are smaller than a food processor, so that might work better. Keep an eye out for sales, though...the coffee grinder or mini-chopper are handy little things for other stuff other than flax seeds! Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Anna, I always use my blender. I do at least a cup of flax seeds at a time to make it worth the clean-up, and then I store them in the freezer. I've never seen the need to buy a separate appliance. Susan , Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > Honestly it never occurred to me to try the blender. Our blender is RARELY > ever used, it¹s a very nice big one we got for a wedding gift, it¹s just we > hate to clean the darned thing so my hubby only used it on occasion to make > shakes. Since he got a milkshake maker, he doesn¹t even use it for that > anymore. I may have to drag it out and give it a try! > > Thanks everyone for the replies > > Anna > > On 18/11/07 2:45 PM, " veggieblake " <veggies wrote: > > > Anna, > > Have you tried a regular blender? The blades are smaller than a food > > processor, so that might work better. Keep an eye out for sales, > > though...the coffee grinder or mini-chopper are handy little things > > for other stuff other than flax seeds! > > Gwen > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2007 Report Share Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks Susan, I will give it a try! Anna On 19/11/07 12:53 AM, " Susan Voisin " <susan wrote: Anna, I always use my blender. I do at least a cup of flax seeds at a time to make it worth the clean-up, and then I store them in the freezer. I've never seen the need to buy a separate appliance. Susan <%40> , Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > Honestly it never occurred to me to try the blender. Our blender is RARELY > ever used, it’s a very nice big one we got for a wedding gift, it’s just we > hate to clean the darned thing so my hubby only used it on occasion to make > shakes. Since he got a milkshake maker, he doesn’t even use it for that > anymore. I may have to drag it out and give it a try! > > Thanks everyone for the replies > > Anna > > On 18/11/07 2:45 PM, " veggieblake " <veggies wrote: > > > Anna, > > Have you tried a regular blender? The blades are smaller than a food > > processor, so that might work better. Keep an eye out for sales, > > though...the coffee grinder or mini-chopper are handy little things > > for other stuff other than flax seeds! > > Gwen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I don't know about shipping to Australia and how the currency converts but have you tried Amazon? http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-6012300-6985747?url=search-alias%3Daps & \ field-keywords=coffee+grinder There are several going for between $10 and $20. I have the Braun and it works great for flax, oatmeal, nuts, etc. I'd also give ebay a shot. Gina Cindi <cindi93069 Monday, November 19, 2007 10:13:13 AM Re: Grinding flax seeds I would suggest a good ole mortar & pestle to grind up the seeds. You can probably get one for pretty cheap. Cindi Coop <rodstruelove@ dodo.com. au> wrote: I have recipes calling for ground flax seed and I can't find it pre-ground in Australia. I can buy flax seeds, but my food processor won't chop them as they are too fine. I have heard people suggest using a coffee grinder or even a pepper grinder so I went looking today. The coffee grinder runs about $40 -- don't really want to spend that much just to grind some flax seeds. I asked the woman at the store whether she had a pepper grinder that didn't already come with pepper in it and she said yes, but that the flax seeds would eventually clog it up because of the oil. Anyone have any experience with this that they could suggest the best way? Thanks much. Anna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Ahhh! I hadn't thought of that! Are there no " travel " converters available somewhere, perhaps that you could use for one? Gina Pat <drpatsant Monday, November 19, 2007 11:57:23 AM Re: Grinding flax seeds > I don't know about shipping to Australia and how the currency converts but have you tried Amazon? 't'aint the currency so much as the current - or whatever LOL - American electricals don't work in Oz and vice versa. Saaaaad but true. But maybe you guys know something I don't. Love, Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 Yes, provided the appliance can run on either 110 or 220 volts, you can use an adapter to plug it in to our outlets. The prongs of our plugs are different shape and placement than in America. Same with other countries .... The adapter works for many different kinds. Anna On 21/11/07 6:05 AM, " gina " <gina wrote: > Ahhh! I hadn't thought of that! Are there no " travel " converters available > somewhere, perhaps that you could use for one? > Gina > > > > Pat <drpatsant <drpatsant%40> > > > <%40> > Monday, November 19, 2007 11:57:23 AM > Re: Grinding flax seeds > >> > I don't know about shipping to Australia and how the currency converts but >> have you > tried Amazon? > > 't'aint the currency so much as the current - or whatever LOL - American > electricals don't > work in Oz and vice versa. Saaaaad but true. But maybe you guys know something > I don't. > > Love, Pat > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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