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Andrew H. Carter wrote:
> On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 16:46:51 -0600, Katra
> > scribbled some thoughts:
>
>
>> In article >,
>> Andrew H. Carter > wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 29 Jan 2005 13:16:54 -0800, "Nexis" >
>>> scribbled some thoughts:
>>>
>>>
>>>> I am considering buying one of these, and am just wondering, for
>>>> those that own them, how often do you use them? Do you find them
>>>> to be very useful? Or are they something you use once or twice and
>>>> store the rest of the year?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>> kimberly
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Are you talking machine or a hand whisk? From what I've
>>> seen you don'r just stick it in, you've got to move it
>>> around, so why not use a hand whisk.

>>
>> No comparison.
>> No comparison at all!
>>
>> I might use a whisk for scrambling eggs for omelets and such,
>> but there is NO WAY you can puree soft veggies or mix a drink IN the
>> glass with a whisk! :-)
>>
>> Two totally different tools for two totally different uses!
>>
>> I even use the stick blender for whipping cream.
>> Yeah, I could use a whisk for that too, but it'd take 10 times as
>> long
>> and I'd end up with a tired arm!
>>
>> Kat

>
>
> Which brings me to: Why has America gotten away from it's
> agrarian roots: grist mills grinding grain for the farmers
> using water power. Each town city having a butcher, baker,
> candlestick maker etc...?


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