On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:43:30 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> wrote:

>Mark Thorson wrote:
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>> Michael Kuettner wrote:
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>>> It' a Quirl (twirling stick).
>>> This tool is used for mixing batter and sauces.
>>
>> I did a Google image search on quirl, and all
>> of the ones I saw had a much longer handle.
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>Those were toilet brushes, Mark. Didn't you notice the bristles?
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>Did you miss this, upthread?
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><q>
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>Molinillo. I've seen them in mainstream supermarkets here in L.A.
>-- the all-wood ones like these:
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>http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/molinillo.htm
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i have one of these! someone gave it to me after a trip. i'm so
relieved to learn it's not some kind of primitive dildo.

your pal,
blake