Oh pshaw, on Sun 15 Oct 2006 11:52:11p, OmManiPadmeOmelet meant to say...

> In article 9>,
> Wayne Boatwright <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Oh pshaw, on Sun 15 Oct 2006 11:35:42p, OmManiPadmeOmelet meant to
say...
>>
>> > Damn that's a good price!
>> > I prefer latex tho' as they fit tighter so I feel I have more
dexterity
>> > with them, but the meat etc. does stick to them a lot. ;-) As you said
>> > below, the vinyl ones are less sticky?
>>
>> Yes, I find the vinyl gloves must less sticky with almost anything. I
>> don't like an overly tight fit, as I tend to have them rip when putting
>> them on.
>
> Mm, probably tried to small of a size.. but still!

I have large hands. Finding a large enough size is hit or miss, espeically
when many say "fits all". :-)

>> > I've not tried them, I guess I'll have to give it a shot. I can snitch
>> > one pair from work and check them out. We keep non-latex gloves on
hand
>> > for those with latex allergies.
>>
>> Yes, do give them a try. Nothing ventured...
>
> Indeed! The latex gloves are as sticky as fingers!
>
>>
>> > I use wood cutting boards and don't own a dishwasher!
>>
>> I probably would not cook if I did not own a dishwasher. I've had one
>> since my very first apartment, either a portable for those places that
>> didn't have one built in, or a built in. It's my favorite kitchen
slave.
>> :-)
>
> See, we have never owned one, mom never had one either. She considered
> it a waste of electricity and water.

Statistically, they are supposed to use less water than most people hand
washing and rinsing. If you select "air dry", the electric consumption
isn't too bad.

> I tend to use dishwashing as a time killer when I'm doing things like
> waiting for pots to heat up etc. :-)

I tend to read a cookbook or watch TV during those lulls. :-)

> I'd probably get spoiled if I ever did get one. <G>
> For some reason, dad tends to create a rather large number of dishes!
> I don't want him to wash them tho' as he does not get them clean.

Yes, you probably would get spoiled, especially when doing a lot of cooking
or there's a large accumulation of dishes. I do all my pots and pans in
there, too, including my electric pressure cooker.

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Wayne Boatwright
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