blake murphy wrote:
>
> On Sat, 19 Apr 2008 13:34:20 GMT, "Pete C." >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >Buddy wrote:
> >>
> >> PAM spray is great except for its delivery system -- if I use it everyday it
> >> is fine, but if I use it sporadically it hardens and clogs up the nozzle,
> >> and I end up tossing it away when it becomes gungy looking, wasting it. Who
> >> wants to soak and clean the sray head every time you use a tiny squirt.
> >>
> >> I have tried using oils and greases as a substitute in baking, etc. but
> >> nothing beats PAM for this. Does anybody know of a substitute that works as
> >> well that you can just brush or wipe on?
> >
> >Find one of the sprays that contains no lecithin, that's what makes the
> >hideous goop that gums up and also makes a mess of your pans. Why a non
> >stick spray would contain one of the stickiest substances around is
> >beyond me.
>
> i'm surprised no one has suggested a manual pump spray can loaded with
> the oil of your choice. i don't use one myself, but i've heard others
> speak fondly of them.

I have one that I load with olive oil, it works well. I have also seen
at least one brand of commercial cooking spray that contained only olive
oil and propellant, no horrible lecithin.