[Leica] IMGS: Jalepeño Jelly + Pepper Grinder Mythology

[Douglas Sharp]

Just found this on the Web.

"Modern Greek mythology tells us that the Atlas Pepper 
Mill was invented as a portable coffee grinder for 
soldiers in the Greek army about a century ago. 
Whatever the origin, it's easy to see why this pepper 
mill was named for Atlas who, in addition to being 
considered very strong, was described as "hard and 
enduring" by the Roman poet Virgil. The tall body of 
the pepper mill might not hold the constellations on 
its shoulders, but it does contain more than the 
average amount of peppercorns. The hardened steel 
cutting mechanism grinds rather than smashes the 
pepper, which maximizes the flavor and allows for a 
fresh peppery aroma. The spring and thumbscrew at the 
base enables the type of grind to be adjusted from 
coarse to medium to a fine shower. And at the top there 
is an ergonomically sympathetic lever that engages the 
arm muscles rather than the wrist, especially useful if 
you are grinding coffee beans."






On 19.09.2014 18:40, Tina Manley wrote:
> Aha!  I wonder how much that one sold for.  It looks exactly like my old
> one.
>
> Tina
>
> On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 12:32 PM, Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp at gmx.de>
> wrote:
>
>> It's both!
>>
>> *http://tinyurl.com/owuxmwe
>>
>>
>> *
>>
>> On 19.09.2014 18:26, Tina Manley wrote:
>>
>>> It does look the same!  But ours is stamped on the bottom as a pepper
>>> mill.
>>>
>>> Tina
>>>
>>> On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 12:17 PM, Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp at gmx.de>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>   Here's a quick snap of ours:
>>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/DMS/Food+and+drink/Grinder-1.jpg.html
>>>>
>>>> Given to us by Turkish friends for making Mocca Coffee - now in use as a
>>>> pepper mill.
>>>>
>>>> Best
>>>> Douglas
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 19.09.2014 17:46, Tina Manley wrote:
>>>>
>>>>   Thanks, Douglas.  Actually, it's an Atlas pepper grinder, made in
>>>>> Greece.
>>>>>     We bought our's in a junk shop for $5 and I've been looking for
>>>>> another
>>>>> one ever since.  It's the best pepper grinder I've ever had.  You can
>>>>> buy
>>>>> them new, but they are expensive:
>>>>> http://www.amazon.com/Pepper-Mill-Imports-Atlas-Brass/dp/B00015USPQ
>>>>>
>>>>> Tina
>>>>>
>>>>> On Fri, Sep 19, 2014 at 11:38 AM, Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp at gmx.de>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>    Looks very tasty - nice to see someone else using a Turkish coffee
>>>>> mill
>>>>>
>>>>>> for pepper.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>> Douglas
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 19.09.2014 17:29, Tina Manley wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>    PESO:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I was very busy yesterday:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://www.pbase.com/tinamanley/image/157446529
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Breakfast this morning:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> http://www.pbase.com/tinamanley/image/157446554
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> C&C greatly appreciated.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Tina
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
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