My very first product review — yay!!!
I love being in the kitchen. Whether it’s baking, cooking, bartending, or barista-ing, I enjoy it all. Unfortunately I’ve noticed that whipping something up to eat or drink is a lot harder for me now than it was even a couple years ago. From standing on my feet, to chopping an array of fruits and veggies, I quickly become exhausted! This is why I always seek out products that can aid my time in the kitchen to make the experience more enjoyable (and less painful!)
This is my first review on a product I’ve been dying to try.
Sur La Table’s: RATCHET MILL
I saw this neat gadget after taking one of Sur La Table’s cooking classes and bought it immediately.
Online description: Our high-performance ratchet mill features a ceramic stone grinder that won’t corrode and can be used with salt, pepper or other spices. Adjust the grind thickness to fine or coarse according to your preference and needs. A front-loading door makes refilling your favorite spices a cinch.
Product Specs
$22.00
Hand wash only
Capacity: 1/3 cup
Material: ceramic, stainless steel, and BPA free plastic
Comes in: white, black, red, gray
My Thoughts
I chose to load my mill with peppercorns. I saw comments on the website saying that filling/refilling the ratchet mill is a little difficult so I used a funnel which helped tremendously. There’s a little flap in front that comes down where you can load your spices. I was worried pulling this lever down might be tough since my fingers aren’t very strong—but opening it was effortless. There’s five options as to how coarse you want your spice… I like bigger flakes so I used the largest setting!
The back-and-forth motion of the mill was incredibly easier than the normal twisting motion that often irritates my fingers and wrist. You also get double the amount of pepper in half the time. Bonus!!!
While the store itself doesn’t promote this product as being helpful for people with arthritis or physical impairments…they certainly SHOULD! Completely pain free, quicker results, and even fun to use!
I felt the price point was incredibly reasonable and the white shaker looks super sleek and pretty with my kitchen.
I’m so glad I gave this product a try and I’m excited to order another one for salt! If you have trouble with twisting or grasping, this tool is one you need to try.
I’ll continue to find products that aid our experiences in the kitchen, in our beauty routines, and life all around!
Let me know if you give this product a try and what you think!
Talk soon 🙂
Alexa
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