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    Posted 11 years ago

    ScottJC72
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    Cap 100 KPN.
    2 HP 750 RPM
    Made in Mexico
    Has Miguel M. Garcia casted in the arm along with the specs listed above
    This is the smaller of the corn grinders in my family. My mother has the larger one.. We used this one to grind the corn into masa to use in making Tomalies. When my mom received her larger one from my grandmother she gave this one to me.

    Is Miguel M. Garcia the creator and how old is this?

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    1. toolate2 toolate2, 11 years ago
      Wow! That is such a cool thing!!! And a family piece as well. Thanks for sharing it. I hope you get your answers...
    2. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 11 years ago
      A bit off base but related. When it is said that corn meal is treated with lime for tortillas, what for of lime is that & what does it do? Wondered for yrs.
    3. walksoftly walksoftly, 11 years ago
      @B'buss, nutrition+, flavor+, aroma+.
      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nixtamalization
    4. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 11 years ago
      OK, walks, that was very informative & answered my long sought question. So the Aztecs & other Indian tribes developed this process that eliminates malnutrition from eating corn 1200-1500 yrs BC & the Honky's took this maize back with them but not the lime process technology. And us Honky's called them stupid savages?! Now, since this process obviously has an effect on corn meal sticking together to make tortillas, is regular corn meal we buy lacking in nutrients since it won't stick together properly for tortillas. When I was shipping from Isla de Margarita, I would get the Captain to bring me the correct masa harina for tortillas.
    5. walksoftly walksoftly, 11 years ago
      B'buss now you know how to make your own & how did they figure this stuff out in the first place.
    6. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 11 years ago
      Do I? Do I gather & burn shells or use ashes from certain woods? That link didn't exactly tell you how to do it at home on a small scale. Friend from CO brought me 5 lbs, so I'm good for now. At least I know the process now & thanks for helping explain.
    7. walksoftly walksoftly, 11 years ago
      B'buss, the things I do for you
      http://www.motherearthnews.com/real-food/make-masa-nixtamalize-your-corn.aspx#axzz2WuavQ8iU
      Enjoy! :-)

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