Meat slicer?
 

I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer.

Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?

Meat slicer?
 

On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat" >
wrote:

>I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
>thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer.
>
>Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
>

Yes they do. I read about some good ones that were recommended by
Michel Ricard...who wrote a book last year called Happy in The
Kitchen.

I will try to look up the brand her recommends. He says they finally
have one that works well as the professional ones.

Christine

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On Mar 17, 9:11 pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer.
>
> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?

Rival brand came to mine immediately, then Waring. A google shows
"Chef's Choice" seems to be in the hunt.

Me? I use a big stainless Chinese "cleaver" slicer. Probably not as
high production.

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cybercat wrote:

> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer.
>
> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
>
>

I had one of the lowend slicers for awhile, and it was good for
certain things. I eventually replaced it with a hobart commercial
model, but that's just me. Many people make good use of the small
home models.

Here's a review I posted of the lowend unit.

<http://groups.google.com/group/alt.food.barbecue/msg/b38dec3947fef825?hl=en>

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cybercat <cybercat >> wrote:

> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer.
>
> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?

Somebody trustworthy gave a pretty good review of the Waring Pro
home model. I've seen it in the stores for about $100.

I really want one of the commercial slicers. The kind that run on
autopilot like the ones they use at Arby's (or Isaly's if anybody
remembers those for chipped ham).

-sw

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cybercat wrote:
>
> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer.
>
> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?

The small ones work well enough, but you don't use them that often
because they are a bit of a pain to clean after use. Of course the same
cleaning issue applies if you go to the used restaurant supply place and
get the real deal. Certainly they are great for getting consistent
thickness slices of meats, potatoes for chips, vegetables, etc.

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cyberSLICE wrote:

> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type
slicer.
>


Try an electric knife...


> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>


My "meat" would not fit on a "small model", thunderpussy...

:-)

--
Best
Greg

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"Toronto" > wrote in message
...
> On Mar 17, 9:11 pm, "cybercat" > wrote:
>> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
>> thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type
>> slicer.
>>
>> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
> Rival brand came to mine immediately, then Waring. A google shows
> "Chef's Choice" seems to be in the hunt.
>
> Me? I use a big stainless Chinese "cleaver" slicer. Probably not as
> high production.

Many good suggestions from everyone. I want something less than an
"industrial" deli slicer, but more than a cleaver. I will go take a look
around.
Soon I I need to get a few things--a meat grinder, set of teflon pots and
pans, and a slicer--so I had better start looking. I appreciate the input.

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"RegForte" > wrote :>
> Here's a review I posted of the lowend unit.
>
> <http://groups.google.com/group/alt.food.barbecue/msg/b38dec3947fef825?hl=en>

A really excellent, helpful review. Thanks!~

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"Pete C." > wrote in message
...
>
> cybercat wrote:
>>
>> I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
>> thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type
>> slicer.
>>
>> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
> The small ones work well enough, but you don't use them that often
> because they are a bit of a pain to clean after use. Of course the same
> cleaning issue applies if you go to the used restaurant supply place and
> get the real deal. Certainly they are great for getting consistent
> thickness slices of meats, potatoes for chips, vegetables, etc.

I won't mind cleaning, the point is, to have healthier stuff around for
the family to eat, that is not loaded with salt and fat and weird chemicals.
The meats I have been making are plenty good, but would be better if
I could get the slices thinner.

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"Gregory Morrow" > wrote
> My "meat" would not fit on a "small model", thunderpussy...
>

Greggie, honey. As a normal heterosexual woman, I am not interested
in the peepee of a *** man. Just as you, as a "normal" *cough*
homosexual man, might not be expected to have an interest in
my hoohoo, however fabulous it may be.

Now be a good boy and take out the trash.

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"Pete C." wrote:
> cybercat wrote:
>
> > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer.
>
> > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
> The small ones work well enough, but you don't use them that often
> because they are a bit of a pain to clean after use. Of course the same
> cleaning issue applies if you go to the used restaurant supply place and
> get the real deal. Certainly they are great for getting consistent
> thickness slices of meats, potatoes for chips, vegetables, etc.

Unless you actually have some commercial-like need for a slicing
machine it makes no sense for typical home use. It's not good food
handling practice to slice more meat than can be used within a day,
two at the most, sliced meats deteriorate rapidly. All slicing
machines are difficult to clean, all slicing machines are notoriously
dangerous (the toys r us ones much more so), and none of the small
"home-style" slicing machine works well (they're toys, extremely
lethal toys). For the quantity of meat most folks need to slice at
home a sharp kitchen knife is more than adequate. If one occasionally
cooks a large holiday roast that they are intimidated by, most every
shop where one buys such a cut will when requested gladly slice it on
their commercial slicing machine and at no charge... next you go to
purchase that 15 pound or larger hunk of beef speak to the meat
department manager first to see about having it sliced, nine times out
of ten they will honor your request gladly.

There are many tricks one can employ to make meat slicing easier.
First the proper knife, no other but a carbon steel blade can be sharp
enough for effortless precision meat slicing. If you're uncomfortable
with making large slices from a large roast no law prohibits slicing
it in half longitudinally with the grain before proceding, then you
only need to slice through half the distance and when resting on the
flat you just created it will not easily move about on the board.
With very large roasts there would ideally be two carving stations, so
the roast is sliced in half across the grain, one half for each
station. I usually remove much of the exterior fat before slicing,
makes the task easier and less messy, and most folks don't eat that
fat anyway (professional meat carvers slice away exterior fat as they
go, and they slice partials alternately from the face of the meat,
they don't make full slices). Always slice only what you need for the
moment, you can slice more during a meal... always wrap the remainder
tightly and refrigerate as soon as possible, unsliced. Cold meat is
far easier to slice anyway.

I don't recommend a meat slicer for the home kitchen. Of course there
will always be the few pinheads who need to impress their guests, who
won't be impressed until they see you slice off your thumb.

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RegForte wrote:
> cybercat wrote:
> > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer.
>
> > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
> I had one of the lowend slicers for awhile, and it was good for
> certain things. I eventually replaced it with a hobart commercial
> model, but that's just me. Many people make good use of the small
> home models.
>
> Here's a review I posted of the low end unit.
>
> <http://groups.google.com/group/alt.food.barbecue/msg/b38dec3947fef825...>

I suggest that folks read the Customer Reviews at the Amazon.com site
you referenced.

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Janet Baraclough wrote:
>
> The message >
> from Christine Dabney > contains these words:
>
> > On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat" >
> > wrote:
>
> > >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> > >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type
> > >slicer.
> > >
> > >Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
> I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a PITA.
> For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might
> consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean.
>
> Janet

I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it
because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that
works well, dang it!

Sky

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cybercat wrote:

> "Gregory Morrow" > wrote
> > My "meat" would not fit on a "small model", thunderpussy...
> >
>
> Greggie, honey. As a normal heterosexual woman, I am not interested
> in the peepee of a *** man. Just as you, as a "normal" *cough*
> homosexual man, might not be expected to have an interest in
> my hoohoo, however fabulous it may be.
>
> Now be a good boy and take out the trash.


"Cybercat's spring love song wafted along the bonnie breeze and hit me like
a section of the Berlin Wall..."

;-p


--
Best
Greg

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"Janet Baraclough" > wrote in message
>
> I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a PITA.
> For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might
> consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean.
>
> Janet

That electric knife won't do thin slices like prosciutto though, or shaved
pastrami.or a lot of other things that only a good deli slicer can do.

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Sky wrote:
>
> Janet Baraclough wrote:
> >
> > The message >
> > from Christine Dabney > contains these words:
> >
> > > On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat" >
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> > > >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type
> > > >slicer.
> > > >
> > > >Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
> >
> > I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a PITA.
> > For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might
> > consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean.
> >
> > Janet
>
> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
> however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it
> because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that
> works well, dang it!

Someone like ATK did reviews of electric knives. All the BBQ places
around here use them so there certainly are ones that work well and hold
up to commercial use.

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"Pete C." > wrote in message
et...
>
> Sky wrote:
>>
>> Janet Baraclough wrote:
>> >
>> > The message >
>> > from Christine Dabney > contains these words:
>> >
>> > > On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat" >
>> > > wrote:
>> >
>> > > >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I
>> > > >was
>> > > >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type
>> > > >slicer.
>> > > >
>> > > >Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>> >
>> > I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a PITA.
>> > For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might
>> > consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean.
>> >
>> > Janet
>>
>> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
>> however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it
>> because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that
>> works well, dang it!
>
> Someone like ATK did reviews of electric knives. All the BBQ places
> around here use them so there certainly are ones that work well and hold
> up to commercial use.

I was given two for wedding presents and hate both.

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"Sky" > wrote in message
...

> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
> however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it
> because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that
> works well, dang it!
>
> Sky

Cuisinart.

This is the model that I bought, on the recommendations of several friends
that use them to slice their brisket for BBQ competitions. Yes, these
friends are winning, so the knife must be pretty good. It does take a
little getting used to, but in my opinion, very little.

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11980996

BOB

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cybercat wrote:

> "Pete C." > wrote in message
> et...
> >
> > Sky wrote:
> >>
> >> Janet Baraclough wrote:
> >> >
> >> > The message >
> >> > from Christine Dabney > contains these words:
> >> >
> >> > > On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:11:46 -0400, "cybercat"
>
> >> > > wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > >I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but
I
> >> > > >was
> >> > > >thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli
type
> >> > > >slicer.
> >> > > >
> >> > > >Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
> >> >
> >> > I used commercial ones at work and cleaning them properly is a
PITA.
> >> > For large-scale fast even slicing of cooked meat you might
> >> > consider an electric carving knife; much easier to clean.
> >> >
> >> > Janet
> >>
> >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
> >> however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return
it
> >> because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one
that
> >> works well, dang it!
> >
> > Someone like ATK did reviews of electric knives. All the BBQ places
> > around here use them so there certainly are ones that work well and hold
> > up to commercial use.
>
> I was given two for wedding presents and hate both.


They've technologically improved since 1965, dear...they have programmable
microchips now instead of those smelly 'ole vacuum tubes...

;-)


--
Best
Greg

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"cybercat" > wrote in message
...
>I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
>thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type
>slicer.
>
> Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
>

I have the Waring Pro Professional Quality Food Slicer and no complaints
after 2 years of use.

Joe Cilinceon

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On Mar 17, 8:42*pm, "Gregory Morrow" > wrote:
> cyberSLICE wrote:
> > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type
> slicer.
>
> Try an electric knife...
>
> > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
> My "meat" would not fit on a "small model", *thunderpussy...
>
> :-)
>

Then don't use a slicer. Get yourself a cleaver or an axe. Don't
forget to sterlise aftere very use.

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"cybersilicone" wrote:
> >
> >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
>
>
> I was given two for wedding presents.

What thoughtful guests... probably from your in-laws...I bet they
included the "Happy Bride" de-luxe attachment kit of assorted dildos.

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On Mar 18, 10:10*am, Sheldon > wrote:
> "Pete C." wrote:
> > cybercat wrote:
>
> > > I am still roasting things for sandwiches. My knives are fine, but I was
> > > thinking tonight how much easier it would be to slice on a deli type slicer.
>
> > > Do they make small models of these? Anyone have one?
>
> > The small ones work well enough, but you don't use them that often
> > because they are a bit of a pain to clean after use. Of course the same
> > cleaning issue applies if you go to the used restaurant supply place and
> > get the real deal. Certainly they are great for getting consistent
> > thickness slices of meats, potatoes for chips, vegetables, etc.
>
> Unless you actually have some commercial-like need for a slicing
> machine it makes no sense for typical home use. *It's not good food
> handling practice to slice more meat than can be used within a day,
> two at the most, sliced meats deteriorate rapidly. *All slicing
> machines are difficult to clean, all slicing machines are notoriously
> dangerous (the toys r us ones much more so), and none of the small
> "home-style" slicing machine works well (they're toys, extremely
> lethal toys). *For the quantity of meat most folks need to slice at
> home a sharp kitchen knife is more than adequate. *If one occasionally
> cooks a large holiday roast that they are intimidated by, most every
> shop where one buys such a cut will when requested gladly slice it on
> their commercial slicing machine and at no charge... next you go to
> purchase that 15 pound or larger hunk of beef speak to the meat
> department manager first to see about having it sliced, nine times out
> of ten they will honor your request gladly.
>
> There are many tricks one can employ to make meat slicing easier.
> First the proper knife, no other but a carbon steel blade can be sharp
> enough for effortless precision meat slicing. *If you're uncomfortable
> with making large slices from a large roast no law prohibits slicing
> it in half *longitudinally with the grain before proceding, then you
> only need to slice through half the distance and when resting on the
> flat you just created it will not easily move about on the board.
> With very large roasts there would ideally be two carving stations, so
> the roast is sliced in half across the grain, one half for each
> station. *I usually remove much of the exterior fat before slicing,
> makes the task easier and less messy, and most folks don't eat that
> fat anyway (professional meat carvers slice away exterior fat as they
> go, and they slice partials alternately from the face of the meat,
> they don't make full slices). *Always slice only what you need for the
> moment, you can slice more during a meal... always wrap the remainder
> tightly and refrigerate as soon as possible, unsliced. *Cold meat is
> far easier to slice anyway.
>
> I don't recommend a meat slicer for the home kitchen. *Of course there
> will always be the few pinheads who need to impress their guests, who
> won't be impressed until they see you slice off your thumb.
>

A question.

Many people, including myself, like very thin, almost transparent cuts
of some meats, e.g., for carpaccio or for pita rolls. Chip making
requires same too.

What technique do you use to make such thin, even slices using your
knife?

Thanks in advance!

Ostap

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"Sheldon" > wrote in message
...
> "cybersilicone" wrote:
>> >
>> >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
>>
>>
>> I was given two for wedding presents.
>
> What thoughtful guests... probably from your in-laws...I bet they
> included the "Happy Bride" de-luxe attachment kit of assorted dildos.

heh is that what you gave your bride to be? I have a feeling she would be
needing them.

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On Mar 19, 10:58�am, "Ophelia" > wrote:
> "Sheldon" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > "cybersilicone" wrote:
>
> >> >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
>
> >> I was given two for wedding presents.
>
> > What thoughtful guests... probably from your in-laws...I bet they
> > included the "Happy Bride" de-luxe attachment kit of assorted dildos.
>
> heh is that what you gave your bride to be? �I have a feeling she would be
> needing them.

I don't have any bride to be, but if I did she'd be getting a hefty
stand of smokin' hickory, and some mighty big nuts... wanna find out
if you can handle my nuts... make a fist and see if you can stuff it
into your mouth. heheh

Check out my wood: http://www.willisorchards.com/produc...k+Hickory+Tree

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BOB wrote:
>
> "Sky" > wrote in message
> ...
>
> > I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
> > however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it
> > because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that
> > works well, dang it!
> >
> > Sky
>
> Cuisinart.
>
> This is the model that I bought, on the recommendations of several friends
> that use them to slice their brisket for BBQ competitions. Yes, these
> friends are winning, so the knife must be pretty good. It does take a
> little getting used to, but in my opinion, very little.
>
> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11980996
>
> BOB

Thanks for the recommendation and link. I'll have to visit the local
BB&B or LnT to buy one of those Cuisinart electric carving knife, but
that may be a few weeks yet. Those 20%-off coupons will come in handy,
too ;)

I like the Cuisinart brand, so I bet it's a good knife that works well.
After I've tried it out, I'll report back. Thanks again.

Sky

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Sky wrote:
>
> BOB wrote:
> >
> > "Sky" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > > I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
> > > however. Last year, I bought one (Black & Decker?) but had to return it
> > > because it did so poorly. I still haven't had any luck finding one that
> > > works well, dang it!
> > >
> > > Sky
> >
> > Cuisinart.
> >
> > This is the model that I bought, on the recommendations of several friends
> > that use them to slice their brisket for BBQ competitions. Yes, these
> > friends are winning, so the knife must be pretty good. It does take a
> > little getting used to, but in my opinion, very little.
> >
> > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11980996
> >
> > BOB
>
> Thanks for the recommendation and link. I'll have to visit the local
> BB&B or LnT to buy one of those Cuisinart electric carving knife, but
> that may be a few weeks yet. Those 20%-off coupons will come in handy,
> too ;)

You mean the 20% off coupons with the huge block of fine print
exclusions indicating the coupon is not valid for 95% of the stuff in
the store?

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"Sheldon" > wrote in message
...
On Mar 19, 10:58?am, "Ophelia" > wrote:
> "Sheldon" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > "cybersilicone" wrote:
>
> >> >> I'd like to find an electric carving knife that does a decent job,
>
> >> I was given two for wedding presents.
>
> > What thoughtful guests... probably from your in-laws...I bet they
> > included the "Happy Bride" de-luxe attachment kit of assorted dildos.
>
> heh is that what you gave your bride to be? ?I have a feeling she would be
> needing them.

I don't have any bride to be, but if I did she'd be getting a hefty
stand of smokin' hickory, and some mighty big nuts... wanna find out
if you can handle my nuts... make a fist and see if you can stuff it
into your mouth. heheh

Oh I am quite sure you don't have a bride to be now. Since you have an
adorable grandaughter I assumed that once, long ago, before you showed your
true colours, you had a wife (poor woman)

It is well known now that no woman would dirty her hands on you.

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Pete C. wrote:
>
> Sky wrote:
> >
> > BOB wrote:
> > >
> > > This is the model that I bought, on the recommendations of several friends
> > > that use them to slice their brisket for BBQ competitions. Yes, these
> > > friends are winning, so the knife must be pretty good. It does take a
> > > little getting used to, but in my opinion, very little.
> > >
> > > http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=11980996
> > >
> > > BOB
> >
> > Thanks for the recommendation and link. I'll have to visit the local
> > BB&B or LnT to buy one of those Cuisinart electric carving knife, but
> > that may be a few weeks yet. Those 20%-off coupons will come in handy,
> > too ;)
>
> You mean the 20% off coupons with the huge block of fine print
> exclusions indicating the coupon is not valid for 95% of the stuff in
> the store?

Thankfully, Cuisinart is not listed as one of the exclusions for the
20%-off coupons.

Sky

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