It can be quite tedious chopping herbs up if you are a cook who prefers to use fresh ones in your dishes. This is not a problem when dried herbs and spices are used in preparation for meals, as they already come to you finely minced or chopped.
Chopping or mincing herbs and spices can be an especially tedious task, make more annoying when making large batches of food. In order to get the herbs and spices to the desired size and texture, the use of a knife and cutting board is customary. If you have difficulty holding knives, or do not have very sharp ones, or do not have a good technique then it may be a good idea to purchase an herb mill.
If you would like to use a machine that automates this process, an herb mill may be appropriate. If you know how a grinder works, you will understand the concept behind the herb mill. Simply pour the ingredients into the hopper or receptacle above, and turn handle on the appliance. As you turn the handle, the ingredients will pass through the blades and fall into a holding area below.
Other names by which this appliance is known include spice mill, herb grinder, and electric herb mill. The electric version is similar to a blender, in that it is push button remote, and not dependent upon turning the handle like a crank.
These products can be found in many home stores, and are manufactured by many different companies. Prices will vary among the many different brands available for you to choose from.
When considering a herb mill there are a few things to appraise. First ask, how often will this be used? When you are comparing the different models and various prices, factor in how often you will use the appliance. If the herb mill is not something that will be used in a steady, regular manner, you may want to purchase a less expensive manual crank version.