Steve, I hear you about the taste of food. After a few weeks even water tasted metallic to me. Not that I was eating anything solid at that point anyway.

But the taste will eventually return. Might take some time and it's different for all of us.

As to the mister... why not? I've used one on and off and I don't seem to notice a difference. But of course you've got much higher humidity back in my hometown of Miami than we do in dry old LA.

I'd go with water. Unless someone else has a better idea.

Hang in there, buddy!