Can't stand the feel of cornstarch...

[gmm]

I like to use cornstarch or a mixture of cornstarch/flour to dredge some fried foods, but the feel of cornstarch on my fingers really makes my skin crawl. I don't know quite how to describe it, kind of dry and squeaky, I guess. Anyone else have this reaction?

[jlbwendt]

You're not alone......other people look at me like I'm crazy when I tell them about the evil cornstarch.

[monfrancisco]

I'm in. "Unpleasant" is the refrain that goes through my mind when I'm using it, since I don't like to conjure up disturbing images while cooking (or ever, really, hah!). Glad I'm not alone, though; I've never known what to make of the fact that recipes don't mention it.

[visciole]

Yes, I also hate it, especially picking up a full box. Worse than fingernails on the blackboard.

[seamunky]

Johnson's baby powder is mostly cornstarch. I like how it feels.

[gmm]

Now that you mention it, baby powder doesn't bother me. But that usually only involves a dusting. If I had to stick my hand into a dish of it, I would probably have the same reaction.

[Chemicalkinetics]

:) Wow, now that you mentioned it, I do like baby powder too, not that I use it anymore.

[arktos]

It'll ruin contact lenses. gotta be careful with that stuff.

[Chemicalkinetics]

It is so sad that babies are wearing contacts these days. :)

[sandylc]

It teaches them hand-eye coordination...:-)

[EWSflash]

But it's so tough to get the little buggers to take them off before they go to sleep...

[Chemicalkinetics]

You guys are awesome. I am glad that you two know I was joking.

[visciole]

Actually some babies DO wear contact lenses. But the moms or dads pop 'em in, so unfortunately no help with the hand-eye coordination thing. They have to play video games for that.

[Chemicalkinetics]

:(

Now, I am not so happy finding out babies need contact lenses.

[visciole]

Well, not very many babies do, and look at it this way: the ones that do would probably not be able to see otherwise, so it's all good. :)

[Chemicalkinetics]

:) True.

I used to volunteered in the Child Life program in UC Davis Medical Center, and it is often sad to see some of those babies and children struggled so much.

[arktos]

I used to have an opthomologist that fitted sharks with contacts so I'm willing to believe most anything about them.

[Chemicalkinetics]

Hmm, I don't.

[chez cherie]

Heeheee-- i know what ya mean! To me, it feels like the stuff my awful old dentist used to temporarily fill a tooth. Squeak, squeak!

[sandylc]

Try substituting rice flour for dredging.

[sandylc]

Yup. It makes baked goods chalky, too.

[smartie]

absolutely, I never thought to ask anybody else if they felt the same way!!