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Default Paprika on deviled eggs

In article >,
"Cheryl" > wrote:

> "Dan Abel" > wrote in message
> ...
> > 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!

>
> And I prefer Old Bay Seasoning.


I like that idea!
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