You might also be able to get away with using a cheaper pepper grinder, depending on the ingredients that you want to crush.

Lori Main says her son took a small bag of crushed pepper flakes to school because his friends wanted to try it. She says it wasn’t a malicious prank, and she feels the punishment is extreme.

Crushed red pepper flakes are also a great way to get chili pepper heat—we sprinkle these on everything from cheesy pizza to seasonal sangria. Check out F&W's guide to chili peppers and spice up ...