A real hoot.
Hoo knew grinding up fresh spices could look this cute? This lil’ Danish-designed mill has a trusty ceramic grinding mechanism inside that’s ready for your toughest salt or pepper. And on the outside: It’s handcrafted from maple, mahogany, and walnut (just another way it brings the forest to the table). Did we mention it’s friends with a toucan and penguin? What a crew.
Photography by Rocky Luten
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Spring Copenhagen
Copenhagen, Denmark
Spring Copenhagen makes home goods that are brimming with quality, craftsmanship, and Scandinavian design—and we can tell when we gaze at their smart lineup of spice grinders. Our favorite one? It just might be the Pepper Bird, which has been a favorite in Danish homes (for obvious reasons) since the 1950s.
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Reviews for
The Pepper Owl Mill
Reviews for
The Pepper Owl Mill
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“I’m in love.”
Gave both the snowy owl and barn owl to sister in law! Her response: They are just perfect! I’m in love. They’re like little works of art. Thank you!
Seriously cute
Not the best pepper grinder, however. You need to keep that grinder full for it to continue to grind -- otherwise the you twist the owl head to no avail.
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