"Christian McArdle" wrote in message
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I have an irrational objection to the little battery powered whisks that
seem to be all the rage for those whose coffee has to have foam on top -
they just seem like a bizarre waste of resources, and that in 1 months
time there'll be millions of them in landfill.

We use ours so much that we've got through 3 sets of batteries. It is
impossible make milkshake without them, unless you just like brown milk
with bits floating in it, or enjoy assembling, cleaning and packing away
food processors.

Christian.

I suppose it is fair enough if they are used. I tend to see them in 99p
bargain bins, where you just know that the cup of coffee you whisk will last
longer than the whisk itself. I suppose it is the same with all really crap
items that you know are destined for the landfill before can justify thier
existance.

I dont enjoy the assembly, cleaning and packing away of the food processor,
but i *love* the milkshake made from

- Cheapo softscoop choccy ice cream
- 3 scoops of Horlicks, for a nice malty flavour
- A dash of milk to get the consistency
- an optional shot or two of brandy, which makes for a luuuvly grown-up
milkshake :-)

MMMmmm....