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2 small pits in newly arrived enameled dutch oven
My 5 qt Lodge Enamel Dutch oven just came in from Amazon today. Upon inspecting the inside of the dutch oven, I found 2 small pits on the inner wall. I was wondering, are these 2 pits acceptable? I am worried that the pits might let water seep in and cause the iron inside to rust. I don't want to abuse Amazon's return policy, but I would return it if it is a defect and will cause my dutch oven to rust down the road. Any suggestions?
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Can small food processors be used as a spice grinder?
I have been having the need to grind some spices lately but since I don't want to get a unitasking coffee grinder just to make some chilli powder or fine cumin powder, I have been looking at getting a multitasking Blender/Food Processor Combo
to solve my pulverizing and grinding needs. I was wondering if the food processor would be able to do a good job of turning chilli's and other herbs into fine powder? My philosophy in the kitchen is to get only the bare minimum and try to use multitasking devices over unitasking ones? Also, how do you feel about food processors that are just 3 cups? Is it too small? I imagine I would only use the blender and processors to make sauces and dice a few herbs or spices.
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Which cooking vessel do you seem to reach for the most?
I have to say, my 10" skillet is the most versatile and most used piece of cookware. I use it to bake breads, roast chickens, stir fry beef, sear meats, pan fry chicken, ... basically make everything I eat except rice and soup
