"steven_nospam at Yahoo! Canada" > wrote in message
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On Jul 30, 4:27 pm, S Viemeister > wrote:
> steven_nospam at Yahoo! Canada wrote:
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> > Started considering getting one recently when I wanted to make
> > scalloped potatoes, using a mix of yellow flesh and sweet potatoes.
> > Cutting really thin (and even) slices of sweet potato using a 7"
> > kitchen knife was a fun challenge! And I don't think playing them a
> > song with my musical talents would suffice to have the potatoes slice
> > themselves ... ;-)
>
> > I don't have a food processor at this time...it's chiefly a space
> > issue, but also because doubt I would pull it out and set it up for
> > the small quantities I would be making. I was thinking more of
> > something that could slip into a drawer or hang off a hook in a
> > cupboard.
>
> Although I do have a food processor, when I want to slice potatoes,
> whether white or sweet, it's my mandoline I use. I have a pretty good
> one, bought at TJ Maxx, but even my old 'Frugal Gourmet' plastic one,
> which I bought for $6 on close-out after the 'scandal', does an
> excellent job.


Great, Thanks all. So I will look into buying one that "looks" well
built, but does not break the bank.



If you buy something even close to $60, why not try to buy one where you
can return it? I know that can be close to impossible, but it's a thought.
Dee Dee