Mark Thorson wrote:
> Dave Smith wrote:
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> Isn't that a French style rolling pin? I've thought I might buy one, but I
>>> have an extra long traditional style pin made of birdseye maple that I
>>> inherited from my mother. I probably don't need another one.
>> Son of a gun.... there is a name for it. Yes, it does appear to be a
>> French style rolling pin. This one is 18"long, 2" in diameter at the
>> middle and 1-1/2" at the ends. At first I thought it was kind of a
>> useless gift since I already had my MiL's old wooden rolling pin and was
>> perfectly happy with it. I am not sure that I would bother to replace a
>> serviceable rolling pin with one of these, but if someone needs one I
>> would recommend it. I was very happy with it when I used it.
>
> As I recall, Julia Child always used one of those.


I keep a 22 ounce "longneck" beer bottle for use as a rolling pin. (a
skinny wine bottle with straight sides would also work) I think Julia
would approve.

Bob