Dough whisks rock! My daughter and I use ours for lots of things- including roux for gravy. I have a small collection of whisks, just because I love the things. First whisks I ever saw were made by my grandpa from tips of conifer tree branches with bark peeled away. Still useful, and I love the idea of something made at hand. But my collection contains all sizes and shapes, from simple metal coils to stiff straw bundles bound with whatever is handy. My favorite for egg whites is a classic French-style that can froth meringue faster than a machine (esp with my copper bowl). I hope you post more stories about specific kitchen tools, maybe with some examples from early kitchens and other cultures.

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