Sqwertz > wrote:
> On Thu, 10 May 2012 07:22:59 -0700, bob wrote:
>
>> Once in a while I need to reheat left-over rice and to keep them moist I
>> like to spray a mist of water on the rice before microwaving.
>>
>> Problem with ordinary water spray bottle is they needed to be primed (pump a
>> few times) to suck the water up a tube. Then when I finished using it, I
>> have to pump a few more times to get rid of the water so I can put the spray
>> bottle away.
>>
>> Is there a spray bottle that does not use a pump and a tube, but just a
>> bottle and a cap that acts as the nozzle and the user just flip it upside
>> down and squeeze to spray? I would still like the nozzle to be adjustable to
>> spray a fine mist. This would make it easy to use once and put away.
>
> Just run some water over your hand and flick water onto the rice. If
> you're worried about uneven distribution, think of all the rice under
> that top layer that is not getting any wetter with what you're already
> doing.
>

I do that, but cover it with lid if you want more even coverage. I'm
looking for an old ceramic butter tray to steam my hot dog.

Greg



> Why do feel the need to empty the tube after each use? Th water is
> already in contact with the bottle in tube whether the tube is empty
> or not. This sounds like a case of anal retentiveness.
>
> -sw