In article 7>,
Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

> On Sun 05 Apr 2009 11:28:45a, zxcvbob told us...
>
> > Billie wrote:
> >> I make deviled eggs a lot, but for the life of me, I cannot get the
> >> sprinkle of paprika correct. I've used everything from jars with fine
> >> sifters on top, to just using my fingers, and I can't get it to look
> >> like a fine dusting. My late mother-in-law used to get it done
> >> perfectly, but I end up with clumps.
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >
> >
> > You're probably holding the shaker (or your fingertips) too close.
> >
> > Bob
> >
>
> I use an ordinary pepper shaker with small holes, holding it at last 6-8
> inches above the eggs. Works well for me.

Yeah, but you're in the dry. Maybe Billie is in a damp climate. Once
it clumps up in the bottle, there's not much to do.

Besides, I'd rather have cayenne!

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA