I grind flaxseed in a coffee grinder that I just use for it. You don't have to grind it very fine - doesn't take long at all. Just a couple pulses. Then I keep the ground flaxseed in a small jar and put a heaping teaspoon on my oatmeal along with my raisins and some water. Pop it into the microwave and it's ready. I only grind what I will use in a few weeks or less. The whole flaxseed is kept in another jar in a dark cupboard where it is cool. It will keep there for probably six months or so I believe. This works out great

Kitt