Re: x post: grain mills: retsels little ark or country life?

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oops country living. . .

[Guest guest]

I've got a nutrimill electric mill. It won't do any oily seeds or

even millet. But it makes a wonderful wheat flour in minutes with no

cranking at all. It can also grind rice and beans. Came with a

lifetime warranty that I've already used twice (how I found out about

the millet!). Only cost me around $250. Check out

www.pleasanthillgrain.com if you're interested.

>

> HI! sorry for the cross post, just between here and dicussing nt.

>

> im looking into buying a grain mill and these are the two that i

like

> the best. i really do like the country life better but its WAY more

> expensive - probably 500 with tax and adding a corn auger to grind

> beans and corn, and a power bar to make turning easier.

>

> reviews ive read on the little ark say its WAy harder to turn and

> takes a much longer time to grind a fine flour. im not looking to

> grind tons of flour anyway but i also dont want it to be torture to

> grind a few cups

>

> also, i havent found any info on exactly what the little ark can

> grind. most comanies give a list of thngs NOT to put in the mill.

but

> retsel doesnt say for this one? id like to be able to do corn,

seeds

> and maybe even nuts.

>

> the good thing about is that it comes with metal burs and a stone

> that you cxan easily switch. it doesnt seem like country life makes

> stones at all?

>

> is the corn auger really necessary for the country life? does it do

> nuts and seeds?

>

> id love to hear from anyone who has used these models and hear what

> you like/dislike about them.

>

> thanks, jill

>

[Guest guest]

Hi, Jillliiiiiii.................

I have a Retsel Mil-Rite. They're wonderful at answering questions and will

spend whatever time it takes on the phone to match the right machine with

your needs. Do give them a call! I know I recommended one to a friend,

and when she ordered/used it, discovered she should have waited for a newer

model that was better at grinding GF-type grains/seeds, etc. So, since

they may have something coming out that even better meets your needs, ask

them directly. When you're spending that much on a machine, I think it is

best to go to the source. HTH!

Sharon

On Fri, Sep 26, 2008 at 2:30 PM, jilllliiii <jillirobins@...> wrote:

> HI! sorry for the cross post, just between here and dicussing nt.

>

> im looking into buying a grain mill and these are the two that i like

> the best. i really do like the country life better but its WAY more

> expensive - probably 500 with tax and adding a corn auger to grind

> beans and corn, and a power bar to make turning easier.

>

> reviews ive read on the little ark say its WAy harder to turn and

> takes a much longer time to grind a fine flour. im not looking to

> grind tons of flour anyway but i also dont want it to be torture to

> grind a few cups

>

> also, i havent found any info on exactly what the little ark can

> grind. most comanies give a list of thngs NOT to put in the mill. but

> retsel doesnt say for this one? id like to be able to do corn, seeds

> and maybe even nuts.

>

> the good thing about is that it comes with metal burs and a stone

> that you cxan easily switch. it doesnt seem like country life makes

> stones at all?

>

> is the corn auger really necessary for the country life? does it do

> nuts and seeds?

>

> id love to hear from anyone who has used these models and hear what

> you like/dislike about them.

>

> thanks, jill

>

>

>

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--- In , " haecklers " <haecklers@...>

wrote:

>

> I've got a nutrimill electric mill. It won't do any oily seeds or

> even millet. But it makes a wonderful wheat flour in minutes with no

> cranking at all. It can also grind rice and beans.

it seems like most of the electric ones have more things that they cant

do. but maybe i should look into it more though . i wouldnt be doing

much more than spelt and corn now but i never know what i'll be into

next year! i do want to grind sprouted and dehydrated grains, i wonder

how that would work in a machine that says no moist things. i would try

to dry it completely. . .

thanks for the help, jill

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi, Jillliiiiiii.................

> I have a Retsel Mil-Rite. They're wonderful at answering questions

and will

> spend whatever time it takes on the phone to match the right machine

with

> your needs.

good idea, thanks sharon!

[Guest guest]

Nutrimill is one of the best electric mills and can't do field corn

or any sprouted grains. I have a cheapo hand mill I use when I make

masa. It's messy to use, takes a lot of effort, and is really hard

to clean but the homemade tortillas from nixtamal are worth it.

Still, I'm so happy to have the electric mill for the rest. (It does

grind popcorn, tho and I've been growing heritage popcorn that makes

wonderful colorful flour.)

> >

> > I've got a nutrimill electric mill. It won't do any oily seeds

or

> > even millet. But it makes a wonderful wheat flour in minutes

with no

> > cranking at all. It can also grind rice and beans.

>

>

> it seems like most of the electric ones have more things that they

cant

> do. but maybe i should look into it more though . i wouldnt be

doing

> much more than spelt and corn now but i never know what i'll be

into

> next year! i do want to grind sprouted and dehydrated grains, i

wonder

> how that would work in a machine that says no moist things. i would

try

> to dry it completely. . .

>

> thanks for the help, jill

>

[Guest guest]

--- In , " haecklers " <haecklers@...>

wrote:

>

> Nutrimill is one of the best electric mills and can't do field corn

> or any sprouted grains.

thats strange that it will do popcorn and not feild corn. it seems

like most machines say the opposite. i didnt really know why your

grind popcorn, you use it as flour?

good to know about the sprouted stuff susan! that what i'll be doing

the most i think! (im also getting a new dehydrator)

i looked into the nutrimill and it does look awsome execpt that it

doesnt do cracked stuff.

im really considering the family mill now but i think im going to do

a seperate post to catch folks who have used it.

thanks for your help,

jill

[Guest guest]

No, they don't warn against it, but do warn against milling fibrous

things. They say, in contrast that you can grind millet, oats, etc.

and the two times I've used the warranty were when I ground millet

and oats, so they seem a little optimistic about some of the things

it can handle. The customer service is wonderful and they get it

back in a few weeks but still you have to find a good shipping box

and mail it to use the warranty. I've decided to keep mine to kamut

and wheat. (Kamut makes the very very very best pancakes and scones,

ever!!!!)

>

> > Nutrimill is one of the best electric mills and can't do field

corn

> > or any sprouted grains. I have a cheapo hand mill I use when I

make

> > masa. It's messy to use, takes a lot of effort, and is really hard

> > to clean but the homemade tortillas from nixtamal are worth it.

> > Still, I'm so happy to have the electric mill for the rest. (It

does

> > grind popcorn, tho and I've been growing heritage popcorn that

makes

> > wonderful colorful flour.)

> >

> >

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