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I purchased some dried chile peppers from a local market thinking that I might be able to grind them up in a mortar and pestle. That completely failed - the peppers didn't grind at all, and instead mushed up.Is there any way to grind peppers in a mortar and pestle, or is that purely a job for a blender?Thanks!
Grinding dried chiles in a mortar and pestle?

Food bits get stuck in this. Simply washing it under tap doesn't help.How to efficiently remove the stuck particles from this scrubbing pad?Don't have a dishwasher.
How to efficiently remove the food particles stuck in the scrubbing pad?

How can I make hot chocolate drinks made from using instant hot chocolate sachets taste less watery?I work in an office with limited kitchen appliances, we only have access to a tap that dispenses boiling hot or ice cold water and a microwave.I have tried adding milk but that just takes away a lot of the chocolate taste.
How to make Instant Hot Chocolate Taste Less Watery