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Freshly ground nutmeg in my morning porridge. Always.

should freshly ground nutmeg be used in the same measurement when regular ground nutmeg is called for in a recipe?

Thank you for using the first person singular in this post. It is noticed and appreciated.

I use my microplane which you mention. So why do you need another implement? If it is for the storage component, then get the Microplane Grate and Shake for ten bucks. Microplane does it well for me!

I use a microplane and hate unitaskers but....... I want this. Badly! I love everything about it. the shape,that it holds several for a storage option and that is looks so beautiful.

I had a nutmeg mill (not as nice as this one) and it did a terrible job. I have not looked back since I got the Microplane. Besides the fact that it works very well, I also like that I get to hold the nutmeg and see the grated striped end of it.

I use nutmeg in a lot of things. I guess mostly baked goods, which I've been making a lot of recently, but also things like macaroni and cheese and some other savory things. I'm always getting it out of the freezer.

I had the same yearning last holiday season when I spied that mill at Williams-Sonoma. Alas, a desire unfulfilled. It is a real beauty but it is so true that a microplane zester does a fine job. The one way to justify purchasing that mill is that it does serve as storage.

Nutmeg is great with dark, leafy greens as well.

I think the mill is pretty, but, since my microplane is my favorite kitchen tool, I'm not willing to give up any chance to use it. (Plus, like Joan A., I like the look of the grated stripes at the end.)

I don't think there's anything wrong with a unitasker if you love it. Even better if you use it as much as you say you do.

Anyway, I must admit to just using ground nutmeg at the time. I usually add a bit more than a recipe calls for to make up for it (and because I love it). Eventually I'll get around to doing it right though.

I actually have this exact mill!! It really is wonderful. You store other nutmeg in the top clear part if you have them. We use nutmeg a lot so its definitely warranted. It sits right next to the salt and pepper shaker. I've lost pieces of my finger on a microplane before (yes I am clumsy - I almost cut each of my thumbs off in the kitchen last week) so the less time with sharp things the better. I highly recommend this mill even though its expensive (and I don't think I paid $40....)