The Large Pepper Mill
One of the great things about a large pepper mill is that you can go a long time between refills so there is a rare pit-stop for peppercorns.

It is also a great feature of any dining area for the chef or waiter to move from guest to guest or diner to diner asking would they like more pepper!

Many pepper mills and grinders come in a natural wood finish but others colours, including red, are also popular and would probably be part of a dining colour scheme.

It’s also a great talking point and adds fun and light conversation to any meal or dining experience.

More About A Mill and Grinder
Salt, pepper, and spice mills are basically exactly the same as coffee grinders however, they generally do not have a handle therefore  the whole top revolves instead. While this is not as convenient, only a couple of turns are required to grind enough pepper.

The ground product falls straight upon the food getting seasoned, the mill has no container.

A small number of mills have rough surfaces which don’t turn, each press of the grips moves just one flat plate against another, then the plates are returned to their first location by a spring.

Quite a few hard spices are on the market in containers including a straightforward cone burr grinder, designed to be thrown away when empty but the majority of mills can be altered to set the coarseness of grind.

A large pepper mill normally has a rotating head and the ground pepper can be adjusted for fineness.

About The Peugeot Pepper Mill
The Peugeot pepper mill has become a very well known world wide brand and renown for its top quality and original designs since 1812. The very first pepper mill was developed as long ago as 1874 and from that time,  Peugeot mills have been regularly said to be ‘The Rolls Royce’ of pepper mills.

They are used all over the world in kitchens and restaurants all around the world and have a very wide range that includes traditional and classic plus contemporary and electric mills mills and grinders.

Peugeot are in the vanguard of original designs and are keen to keep up with trends developing new mills on a regular basis.

About Salt and Pepper Mills
Salt, pepper, spice grinders and mills are essentially the same as coffee mills but normally don’t have a handle. The entire top is rotating instead.

Although this is less practical, only a few turns are needed to grind
enough for practical purposes. The ground salt falls directly onto the food being seasoned and the mill has no container.

A few mills have abrasive surfaces which do not rotate, each squeeze of the handles moves one flat plate past another, then the plates are restored to their original position by a spring.

Many hard spices are available in pots incorporating a simple cone burr grinder, intended to be discarded when empty.

Most grinders can be adjusted to set the fineness of grind. The quality of a Peugeot pepper mill will mean that the item will last for years so it is a product that is good value for money as well as one that gives top quality service.

Cole and Mason began manufacturing pepper mills in 1919 and their company has become one of the world’s leading brands for those in search of a stylish salt and pepper mill. Their brand name is well known for innovative design and synonymous with reliable performance and high quality.

Their huge and comprehensive range of salt and pepper mills range from traditional to modern-day, contemporary designs, and have something to suit every table style, setting and mood.

They work hard to ensure complete customer satisfaction and their whole outlook as an organisation, has the customer at the forefront of its endeavours.

The design of the many items in the Cole and Mason range has been driven by their market understanding and knowledge of their customers tastes, requirements and the styles they search for when selecting a salt and pepper mill or set.

All Cole and Mason standard mills are fitted with their own design registered mechanisms.

Just A Few Turns
Salt, pepper, and spice mills, basically are exactly the same as coffee grinders and often tend not to have a handle, instead the whole top revolves instead.

Even though this is not as comfortable to dispense the pepper or salt, only a couple of turns are necessary to grind enough for the purpose. The ground pepper falls straight upon the food getting seasoned and the mill has no container.

A small number of mills have rough surfaces which don’t turn, each press of the grips moves just one flat plate against another, then the plates are returned to their first location by a spring.

Quite a few hard spices that are on the market, are in storage containers including a straightforward cone burr grinder, designed to be thrown away when empty.

The majority of pepper mills can be altered to set the coarseness of grind. A Cole and Mason pepper mill is particularly effective at adjusting the fineness of the pepper.

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Throughout The Centuries

The ancient Greeks used peppercorns as a currency and also as an offering to their gods.

A man’s wealth in the middle ages was measured by how much stock he had acclimated in peppercorns. It was weighed like gold is today and was used by Europeans for dowries, rent and taxes.

In the 15th century, pepper was regarded as highly important that it encouraged the spice trade which inspired the Spanish exploration. It was this exploration that eventually discovered the new world.

Storing Peppercorns

Black peppercorns if stored in a glass airtight container in a dark cupboard can last indefinitely unlike ground pepper which has a shelf life of about three months. Whereas ground pepper is instant, black pepper can be used freshly grounded to give a better flavour than the instant version.

Whole Peppercorns

Whole peppercorns should look free from blemishes and can be dropped into stews, casseroles, as well as spicy hot dishes like curry. Whole peppercorns can also be used when poaching meat, seafood or poultry to give a fuller flavour.

Cracked Black Peppercorns

Cracked black peppercorns that are crushed with the side of a steel kitchen knife can be rubbed onto chops and steaks before grilling.

Using Black Pepper in Dressings, Sauces And Marinades

When making Caesar salad dressing, sauces and marinades choose a peppermill which can grind the peppercorns coarser, this will give the dressings and marinades extra bite and texture.

Using Black Pepper In Desert Dishes

Freshly ground peppercorns using a peppermill is not just used for main dishes but can also be used for cooking deserts too. Peppercorns that are  freshly ground finely can be added to gingerbread and spicy cakes too.

Many of today’s foods contain excesses amount of salt far greater than what is the recommended amount. This applies to pre packaged ready made meals and tinned food which all use a sodium chloride salt. A good solution to this would be to prepare your own meals as much as you can using fresh or frozen ingredients and only adding a sprinkling of salt which is more healthier to suit your taste using your own salt shaker.

Fast food chains tend to put a mixture of salt and sugar into their salt shakers to even the taste out, therefore the customer shakes even more salt onto their food. Too much salt in our daily diets can lead to heart disease and strokes but using pure sea salt shaken over fresh food in small quantities can actually work with your body.

Sea salt is more refined and pure than table salt so it can be more coarser in texture yet free from a lot the added elements that table salt contains. Everyone has their own individual tastes so some may prefer sea salt while others prefer table salt. Both salts add flavour to food either as the meal is served or during the cooking process.

Owning your own sea salt shaker, mill or grinder can be quite helpful to you as it puts you in control of flavouring your food in a purer natural way to benefit your taste buds and health. That is why a sea salt shaker is excellent value for money. It can be given as a gift, and can last for many years ahead.

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A poached egg is a luxurious, melting treat  breaking into one and watching its golden, silky yolk flowing across a piece of buttered toast is as close to food perfection as one can get. A scattering of sea salt and a few grinds of the pepper mill are all the garnish this plate needs.

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Reading the above made me want to poach a quality free range egg and enjoy  the runny yolk … when I think back on the days when we used so much table salt, it’s a wonder we are all still here! However, a dash of good quality sea salt and a quick grind of pepper is a treat and a taste to be savoured.

It got me thinking about the need for more expensive sets and the reason why people are willing to pay more for quality and style.

Perhaps it boils down to horses for courses.

If you prepared a quality meal that took ages to make and you had guests joining you for the evening, you would use good quality table ware and not eat off of paper plates using plastic knives and forks!

I guess the same is true about salt and pepper grinders in that a quality meal would best suit a stylish grinder design. A meal when children are around would best suit novelty salt and pepper shakers and if you are eating fish and chips off of paper plates or out of newspaper, you could use the most basic salt and pepper shaker.

On second thoughts, with the price of fish and chips these days, maybe the best china and a Peugeot or Cole and Mason grinder would be appropriate!

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Peugeot- A Taste of the 19th Century.

The 2010 Taste Festivals, to celebrate 200 years of taste, will take place this Summer in Edinburgh, London and Birmingham. And alongside a host of Michelin-star chefs and artisan producers.

Christian Stein, marketing director at Peugeot UK, said that the food festivals are intended to chime with the Motion & Emotion strapline.

He said: “Perhaps less well known is that Peugeot also has its own unique place in culinary history as a producer of coffee grinders and salt & pepper mills during the 19th century. So, our link with taste is especially appropriate.”

Full article is at:

http://www.carmony.co.uk/en/news/article/peugeot-celebrates-200th-anniversary-with-food-festivals_736