Myrl Jeffcoat wrote:

> 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???

The best bet is a good set of knives, learn how to use them and keep them
sharp. I had one of those cheap Japanese mandolins and it was handy for
some things. For Christmas last year my wife bought be a better <?>
mandolin. I accepted it graciously, wondering what the heck I needed it
for. I tried it a few times. By the time I get it out of the cupboard and
assembled I could usually be finished the job with a knife. Then it has
to be disassembled, cleaned and put away.