599057 Tue Feb 24 16:36:42 -0800 2009 11 41 Cookware 0 4449104 I recently inherited a large quantity of my late great Aunt's kitchen tools. I have been trying to figure out what this one is and how it is used. the only writing on it says "made in italy" as well as ACEA on the handle which I know is an Italian cookware company. I can not admit with out embarrassment how many hours I have spent on the internet trying to find a picture or something that would help. Any help would be greatly appreciated Tue Feb 24 16:36:42 -0800 2009 269589 mollitachiquita 1 4449119 It looks like a small handheld ricer. Tue Feb 24 16:42:53 -0800 2009 4449104 17123 anndillman 2 4449161 Thanks for the suggestion. I was thinking something like that but I can't seem to find any pictures online to confirm. I guess I just need to sacrifice a potato and find out. Tue Feb 24 16:55:14 -0800 2009 4449119 269589 mollitachiquita 1 4449224 It might be easier to identify with a few other photos. Tue Feb 24 17:15:07 -0800 2009 4449104 100205 mortarNpestle 1 4449267 Nut grinder / chopper. Toss some pecans or walnuts in there to make a nice ice-cream topping. Tue Feb 24 17:25:43 -0800 2009 4449104 103787 ThreeGigs 1 4449268 It's a(n) herb chopper. http://images.google.fr/images?hl=fr&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&hs=Ln8&q=herb%20mill&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi Tue Feb 24 17:25:50 -0800 2009 4449104 149250 DeppityDawg 2 4449272 I second herb chopper. I have a similar one from my Grandmother's kitchen goodies, circa about 1920 Tue Feb 24 17:28:16 -0800 2009 4449268 86137 purple goddess 3 4449321 I gotta go with nut chopper my mom has one that looks just like it Tue Feb 24 17:47:56 -0800 2009 4449272 138235 Winer 2 4449323 Yes, try it for mincing parsley! Tue Feb 24 17:48:09 -0800 2009 4449268 34558 roxlet 1 4449506 This looks like it. http://www.decuisine.co.uk/cookshop/mills_grinders/KU-406.html Tue Feb 24 18:52:36 -0800 2009 4449104 115579 Mother of four 2 4449534 I think you're right this looks exactly like it! thanks for the link Tue Feb 24 19:03:14 -0800 2009 4449506 269589 mollitachiquita 3 4449570 Your welcome! Tue Feb 24 19:18:27 -0800 2009 4449534 115579 Mother of four