Not Just a Coffee Grinder

Coffee grinders are great to have around if you're a coffee lover, but what if you upgrade to a coffee maker that grinds the beans for you? Is there any point keeping the old grinder?

Actually, there is. There are several useful things you can do with a coffee grinder that have nothing to do with coffee. Many people use them to grind spices, like whole nutmeg or allspice.

They're also great to spin up some finely ground bread crumbs. Keep your leftover bread (we use the ends of the loaves since nobody wants to eat them), tear the pieces into chunks and store them in the freezer. When you need bread crumbs, bring out the coffee grinder, toss in some frozen bread chunks and buzz away. Add Italian seasoning or Parmesan cheese or any other spice that will complement your recipe. Pre-ground and pre-seasoned bread crumbs can be pricey, so this is also a great way to save money.