On Jun 2, 8:51�am, Myrl Jeffcoat > wrote:
> On Jun 1, 9:00�pm, aem > wrote:
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> > 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.
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> > > 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.
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> > > My family is large, and when they ALL come home, it takes about 3
> > > pounds of the stuff to feed them all!
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> > > What have you guys found to be the best quick shredding device out
> > > there???
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> > 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.
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> > 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.
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> > 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.

A box grater makes shredding firm veggies quick and effortless.