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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

IrishAyes

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2. Good idea, except I think they're too hard for a rolling pin to make much difference.

Reply to LiberalEsto (Reply #1)

Sat Mar 1, 2014, 07:50 PM

Mar 2014

Thanks, though. I thought about a metal meat tenderizer, but I don't have one of those either since I seldom eat meat. But I'm a coffee fiend! These were given to me by someone else who doesn't have a grinder either.

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What to do with coffee beans when you don't have a grinder? [View all] IrishAyes Mar 2014 OP

Maybe put them in a paper bag LiberalEsto Mar 2014 #1

Good idea, except I think they're too hard for a rolling pin to make much difference. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #2

I owe you an apology. My idea that the beans would be too hard for a rolling pin was false. IrishAyes Mar 2014 #7

Take them to a grocery store and ask to use their grinder? cbayer Mar 2014 #3

Great suggestions that I'm not in a financial position to implement, sorry. Where I retired to a IrishAyes Mar 2014 #5

I would not simmer then overnight. Curmudgeoness Mar 2014 #4

Thanks. If I can grind the beans fine in the blender, I wouldn't need to throw them in the crockpot IrishAyes Mar 2014 #6

Six ways to grind coffee beans without a grinder. Skidmore Mar 2014 #8