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Review of the Vic Firth “Pump & Grind” Pepper Mill

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This elegant stainless steel Pump & Grind pepper mill works with the use of one hand, making it ideal for cooking or for adding just a touch of spice to a dish when you have only one hand free. This innovative kitchen gadget stands just six inches tall and is less than one and a half inches wide in diameter, making it slim enough to fit into the corner of your spice pantry or cupboard.

A large stainless steel button on top of the Pump & Grind Pepper Mill is pushed with the thumb to operate the grinding mechanism. The slim design of this unique pepper mill makes it easy to hold within the palm of your hand and use while lifting a pot cover or stirring a dish with your other hand. The Pump & Grind design comes in both salt and pepper varieties. The salt Pump & Grind Mill utilizes fitted nylon mechanisms, while those on the Pump & Grind Pepper Mills are stainless steel.

The Pump & Grind Mills feature a window to view the pepper corns or salt crystals so you always know when you need to add more peppercorns or salt crystals to the mill and to easily distinguish the salt from the pepper mill. The mill has a limited capacity; however, with only requiring a few simple presses of the thumb, an adequate amount of pepper is released without the waste typical of most pepper mills. You won’t find the same ring of pepper beneath the Pump & Grind Pepper Mill as found with others.

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The Pump & Grind pepper mill is small enough to use for travel and makes the perfect bridal shower gift for the new couple, or as a unique hostess gift. It makes a different gift for the cook who is always looking for a new or innovative gadget and is also great on trips, camping and on picnics.

This ultramodern and slick pepper mill is easily used by children or adults with limited capacity of their hands, such as those with arthritic hands. The Pump & Grind pepper mill is easily refilled by simply unscrewing the base and adding peppercorns. Be sure to turn the pepper mill upside down to avoid peppercorns from falling out. Most pepper mills are difficult to refill, causing the user to have to remove tiny parts or to lose half the peppercorns in the process.

The Vic Firt Pump & Grind pepper mill was designed by timpanist Vic Firth who designed drumsticks for the last 35 years and has taken his experience making drumsticks to this new venture in which these pepper mills are similarly made using metal. His single handed use Pump & Grind Pepper Mill speaks to his understanding of turning materials on a lathe and of the agility of the human hand.

The Pump & Grind Pepper Mill is an excellent addition to any cook’s kitchen. You won’t find another pepper mill that is as innovative, attractive or easy to use. The Pump & Grind pepper mill can be found online at amazon.com for less than $20.