I was out shopping, today, needing a replacement for my smoker that has gone to heaven. In checking out items at the local Gander Mountain store I spotted a display for food grinders. Regular price 59.95, on sale for 19.95. Asian... (0 replies, last updated by stevieBcanyon September 28, 2006)

Chowhounders - I would like to buy a grinder to grind chicken/beef livers and to make baby food. Any recommendations? I’m not sure I will use this very often, so I’m staying away from the $99 varieties. Thanks in... (1 reply, last updated by kc girl November 11, 2004)

I’m glad to hear this. When I ordered my KA mixer it came with the meat grinder attachment in the box, free of charge. I’ve been wanting to grind my own burger meat for a while now so I’m pretty excited. Thanks... (17 replies, last updated by c oliver March 16, 2009)

I have been having the need to grind some spices lately but since I don’t want to get a unitasking coffee grinder just to make some chilli powder or fine cumin powder, I have been looking at getting a multitasking Blender/... (11 replies, last updated by MikeLM March 7, 2007)

if money is a bit issue then go with a hand crank meat grinder. Food processors do not do the same thing as a grinder. http://www.google.com/products?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rls=GGLD,GGLD:2004-43,GGLD:en&q=manual+meat+grinder... (2 replies, last updated by scubadoo97 April 7, 2008)

find them at Sur La Table (at least, you could a few months ago) and on the internet. My Eastern European grandmother’s Porkert grinder was a workhorse- she cooked a ton of amazing food, and she always ground her own meat.... (9 replies, last updated by monkeyrotica July 23, 2008)

Best meat grinder???? I am looking to buy a meat grinder that can grind chicken bones. I am putting my dogs on a raw food organic diet and need to gring chicken backs and necks. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance (0 replies, last updated by mcbinfla May 3, 2007)

great! a one-function gadget! Note it ships in 1-2 months! I’d be interested in a food grinder attachment for my KA mixer. (6 replies, last updated by paul balbin September 10, 2008)

've used a food processor but am looking for a smoother product........................ Have also looked at adjustable burr-style coffee grinders and wondering if they would work - SMOOTHNESS IS THE GOAL HERE as I like to make... (2 replies, last updated by Paulustrious July 9, 2009)

After researching blenders I learned of the indian cooking type of mixer grinders, and decided since I love to make Indian foods this might be a more versatile addition than a regular blender. . I visited Sumeet in Toronto, but... (0 replies, last updated by Shelmica March 30, 2008)

an Oster model 480 food grinder that I got at a thrift shop for a few bucks, and it works as well as my Kitchenaid K5A + grinder attachment. I’ve also got a hand grinder that was passed down to me from my late mom.... (11 replies, last updated by Niki Rothman April 5, 2006)

Here’s an Indian food site that features “wet” grinders. I don’t know whether they’d work for corn, but I don’t see why not. Link: http://www.indiaplaza.com/home/appliances/index.shtml (1 reply, last updated by Nancy Berry January 22, 2002)

is a good Indian/Thai vegetarian restaurant, which may be enough different to remove your SF asian bias? There are several good Italian restaurants in Middletown, but I have never ordered a meatball grinder in my life, so I... (13 replies, last updated by ratbuddy October 30, 2009)

I let my sister borrow my coffee grinder and I don’t have it back yet. I had pre-ground some coffee, but I ran out this morning. I tried using my food processor, but it cam out a little chunky. Does anyone have a good... (12 replies, last updated by HLing June 2, 2008)

Currently sometimes chop meat in Cuisinart; considering getting a grinder for finer and/or more even consistency – expecting it also to be handy in canning season (e.g.chili sauce) & for chopping meat w chicken bones for... (5 replies, last updated by scubadoo97 June 14, 2007)