> Janet Bostwick wrote:
>> Or is it just me? A granny fork is about 7 inches long and has 2 or
>> 3 sharp tines. Useful for holding hot potatoes for peeling or poking
>> veggies to see if they are done.
>> Janet
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> Generally only if I'm grilling. Didn't know that's what they are called
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> Jill

We have several of them also. I didn't know they were called that either.
Found a picture...

http://www.chefsresource.com/lamson-granny-fork.html