"Chris Nelder" <chris.nelder@idiotwind.net> wrote:
>Hi, I'm brand-new to this list. I found it in the Bread Baker's
>Apprentice, and I'm looking for some advice on where to get a GOOD
>olive oil mister/sprayer. I don't want to buy aerosol cans of oil.
I haven't been able to find a reliable, long-lived and efficient one in UK :-(
>As part of my "no more cheap Chinese kitchen utensils" campaign, I
>want another alternative! Preferably, one that is all stainless
>steel and/or glass, that will last 10 years or more.
We're going to have to accept Chinese utensils whether we like it or
not. Only by buying these items shall we improve the life of the
Chinese people. I know it's a problem but ...
We've bought a lot of Chinese goods and, to be frank, they're GOOD.
>On a tip I found on one Web site, I did track down a plant mister
>made of all stainless steel at Smith & Hawken, but it had a tag on
>the bottom saying "NOT FOR FOOD USE" which I assume is because the
>pieces were soldered together with regular lead solder. They had a
>copper one too, but the salesperson said that was a no-no for food
Well, there you go!
>Now I think I must have to find an antique! Maybe an old perfume
>atomizer, with a glass vial and a metal pump?
And smelling of Eau de Wotnot?
>This is driving me nuts! Any and all suggestions are appreciated!
My observations above.
Believe me, I'm not keen on supporting Chinese industry because of
the human rights issue.
I have my own hens to provide eggs which aren't produced using cruel
intensive chicken growing. Do you?
I'm not accusing you of cruelty but ...
Mary