On Jun 1, 9:00*pm, aem > wrote:
> On Jun 1, 7:33*pm, Myrl Jeffcoat > wrote:
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> > When my family comes home, I have often thought it would be great to
> > have a nice shredding device to use for making some of those shredded
> > salads that are often served.
>
> > Usually in the past, I have simply purchased from the deli, the
> > shredded salad containing carrots, jicama, a little pineapple,
> > raisins, etc. *But, I'm getting to the point where I refuse to pay
> > $5.99 a pound for the coveted salad from the deli. *The cost has for
> > deli salads has escallated rapidly recently.
>
> > My family is large, and when they ALL come home, it takes about 3
> > pounds of the stuff to feed them all!
>
> > What have you guys found to be the best quick shredding device out
> > there???
>
> To shred what? *I can shred two heads of romaine lettuce in about ten
> seconds, and a head of cabbage in about twenty, using the chef's knife
> and the big cutting board. *A couple of carrots going through the box
> grater can take almost a minute if I'm being careful with my fingers/
> knuckles. *Jicama I'd probably julienne, so a couple of minutes to do
> enough of it. *More than five minutes to make a big salad? *No, not
> usually.
>
> I know some people love the speed of their food processors, but I'm
> willing to spend the time to get the shapes and sizes I like.
>
> Answering your question, the best quick shredding device? *A sharp
> knife and a little practice. * * -aem- Hide quoted text -
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I think shredding carrots and jicama by hand would be a tad
frustrating. But I've seen some cooks do some pretty amazing
things;-)

Myrl Jeffcoat