Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> On Thu 19 Jun 2008 09:15:27a, blake murphy told us...
>
> > On Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:43:30 -0700, Blinky the Shark
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>Mark Thorson wrote:
> >>
> >>> Michael Kuettner wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> 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.
> >>
> >>Those were toilet brushes, Mark. Didn't you notice the bristles?
> >>
> >>Did you miss this, upthread?
> >>
> >><q>
> >>
> >>Molinillo. I've seen them in mainstream supermarkets here in L.A.
> >>-- the all-wood ones like these:
> >>
> >>http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/molinillo.htm
> >>
> >></q>
> >
> > 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
> >
>
> God, that would hurt!
>


The one we have has a ridged surface and wooden rings...


Turns out we also have a quirl, although all wood. Possibly also from
Mexico.