Whisks

[birder53]

I've seen a very small whisk which is really like a long spring attached to a handle. I can't remember where I saw it and when I search on whisk on several web sites, I only get the usual solid construction whisks. Besides seeing it in a shop somewhere, I know I saw one of the hosts on the food network using one as well. Does anyone know what I'm talking about or where to find it? Maybe it's not called a whisk?

[Gifted Gourmet]

perhaps this one?

[birder53]

perhaps this one?

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Wow, that was fast! That looks like a large version of the one I was looking for. This was only about 6-8" tall and very slender. Any idea where they can be found?

[Gifted Gourmet]

perhaps this one?

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Wow, that was fast! That looks like a large version of the one I was looking for. This was only about 6-8" tall and very slender. Any idea where they can be found?

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Fantes.com

One of America's oldest and most distinguished resources of cooks' wares, established in 1906

[andiesenji]

This is the "bedspring coil" whisk that Fantes carries.

It is not very long. These have been around for many years. At one time one was sold as the "gravy master" as it was supposed to be able to take the lumps out of gravy easily. I think Ekco made it. I have one somewhere around here that I have had for about 40 years.

see it in the photo, 4th from the left.

[racheld]

Wow, Andi Dear,

You're equipped for the next egg influx, cream stream or chocolate inflation!

My only ones are a Pampered Chef, really nice, solid metal sheath of a handle, very sturdy shiny wires (I HATE those parties, and bought the ONE thing I thought I could really use). It was about 30.00, and I found its twin at Goodwill a couple of months later, brand new, for 99 cents.

There's the immense cheffy one, standing tall and proud mongst all the ladles and spoons and tongs and servers in the big utensil pot on the counter; I seldom use the two-foot monstrosity, but I HAVE one. Must prove SOMETHING about my cooking skills, if only to keep it sanitary and shiny.

And the tiny 5" model, with a plastic handle imprinted with some product logo---it was the province of dear Granddaughter the long time she lived here with us, from the time her baby hands could grasp it, and she was allowed to stir air in a wee bowl as I made batters and whipped cream. I use it now just for vinaigrette, in a special little heavy juice glass...it makes a perfect emulsion and stirs nice memories.

I received one of the spring-only types a couple of years ago, a tiny one with a filament of wire slender as a thread---it jingled cheerfully, was painted a nice white, and scattered paint chips into the first liquid I stirred with it. I think it went out several trashdays ago.

That's it for me, but your trove is amazing---you're equipped for any number of quick kitchen necessities, from fannin' the fire (top left) to beating a teensy carpet (far right) to taking a fun break to swirl the air full of bubbles (far left). What fun to have such a collection! [insert envious emoticon here]

Edited August 13, 2005 by racheld (log)

[andiesenji]

Wow, Andi Dear,

You're equipped for the next egg influx, cream stream or chocolate inflation!

That's it for me, but  your trove is amazing---you're equipped for any number of quick kitchen necessities, from fannin' the fire (top left) to beating a teensy carpet (far right) to taking a fun break to swirl the air full of bubbles (far left).  What fun to have such a collection!  [insert envious emoticon here]

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Regarding the "carpet beater" - that is a Danish dough whisk and is fantastic for mixing quick breads, scones, etc., where you want to handle the dough as little as possible to keep it tender.

I have three, this is the largest, and for someone with arthritic hands, it is just dandy.

This really isn't all the whisks I have, just samples of each type. I have piano wire baloon whisks in every size and I have a huge heavy wire blending whisk that has a 3 foot long wood handle for use in deep bowls or tubs. I got it to mix the brine for brining large turkeys and pork legs which I mix in a 26 quart Cambro container.

I did use it to chase a snake out of the house one day. It was the closest thing to hand and the rattler actually got caught in the wires and I was able to beat it to death on the driveway before it got away. The Mojave green rattler we have here is smaller than most and can squeeze through very tiny openings. They also have very potent venom. I just thank God they are not on any endangered species list because I have killed quite a few.

Anyway, the big whisk turned out to be very handy that day, didn't even get a wire bent.

Edited August 12, 2005 by andiesenji (log)

[racheld]

ALL HAIL, THE WHISK HERO!!!! (bowing as low as Arthur will allow).

I am now more in awe of your heroic snake-killin' than of any appliance or utensil in your quite impressive arsenal. I stepped wary in our Southern peapatch for a lot of years, I've taken a .22 shot at a snake or two, and had a couple of BIIIIIG rattlers hung up on the pump house roof, but this kleps the gateau!!!

You beat a rattlesnake to death with a kitchen whisk. Albeit a very large whisk and a small snake. Do not denigrate your role in a most exemplary task. I do not think ANY chef, cook, helper, or any minion of cuisine can claim that title.

Wow. And Wow again.

I'm sure there's a title in here somewhere for that. And a medal.

Toques doff!!!!

rachel

PS Did you cook it?

Edited August 13, 2005 by racheld (log)