Cracked pepper is a zesty accompaniment to a garden salad and an essential element of spice to a number of dishes. Pepper mills are quintessential in any kitchen and they come in all types of styles, shapes, designs, and colors. Prices vary too, but know that they don't usually cost more than $20 for a nice salt and pepper set.
Decide which type of pepper mill is best for your needs.
* Consider whether you want it to stand alone as a unique piece, or if you want it to come as part of a salt & pepper grinder set.
* Also think about mills that grind both salt and pepper.
* Think about materials.
** Stainless steel is durable and looks nice in a contemporary or classically-styled home.
** Depending on the design, wood can be stylish or traditional or even rustic. Keep in mind that wood is porous, thus it absorbs oils and liquids, which makes cleaning difficult to impossible.
** Plastic or acrylic is sort of your "run of the mill" material. It's not the most durable and it can easily crack, however, they are easy to clean and inexpensive.
* Choose the right size. This has a lot to do with personal tastes. Just be certain to check size specifications before buying online- often pictures can be deceiving.
