http://www.recfoodcooking.com
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

In article >,
ChattyCathy > wrote:

> http://www.recfoodcooking.com

Wah, missed it again. Came in #3. :-)

That's the closest I've come yet tho'.
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

Omelet wrote:

> In article >,
> ChattyCathy > wrote:
>
>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
> Wah, missed it again. Came in #3. :-)
>
> That's the closest I've come yet tho'.

<Cathy pats Om on the shoulder>

Never mind, better luck next time ;-)
--
Cheers
Chatty Cathy

ChattyCathy wrote on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:35:50 +0200:

> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> --


I like gadgets and it is fun to try them from time to time. I have a
mango cutter that works reasonably well and a side-cutting can opener
that I bought after I sliced my finger recently. I'm not sure that I
like the last. I have a garlic press that is a pain to clean and I
usually just squash the cloves with a heavy knife and then chop.

I'm also surprised sometimes to read letters from people who have never
heard of some gadgets like pizza cutting wheels. My wife's early
attempts to make pastry crusts were a failure until she discovered the
wire gadget for cutting in the shortening (whatever it is called). It
makes good mashed potatoes too.

Incidentally, I'm not sure that I like the beer-can pull type lid opener
common on soups. There've been a few messy but not dangerous incidents!

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

On Feb 24, 11:35*am, ChattyCathy > wrote:
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com

The only gadget that has made a difference in my cooking is the Polder
thermometer. No more leather for dinner!

maxne n ri

ChattyCathy said...

> http://www.recfoodcooking.com


Cathy,

A toothpick is about as modern as I've gotten, thus far.

Pretty hAndy for keeping mile high pastrami on rye sandwiches steady, for a
little bit.

Andy
Voter #6. Currently wearing TFH #15.

Andy wrote on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:09:26 -0600:

>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com

> Cathy,

> A toothpick is about as modern as I've gotten, thus far.

> Pretty hAndy for keeping mile high pastrami on rye sandwiches
> steady, for a little bit.

Have you ever bitten on a missed one and needed a quick visit to a
dentist?

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

James Silverton said...

> Andy wrote on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:09:26 -0600:
>
>>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>
>> Cathy,
>
>> A toothpick is about as modern as I've gotten, thus far.
>
>> Pretty hAndy for keeping mile high pastrami on rye sandwiches
>> steady, for a little bit.
>
> Have you ever bitten on a missed one and needed a quick visit to a
> dentist?


James,

Honestly, no.

I've had worse problems with movie theater popcorn and broken teeth!
TWICE!!!

Best,

Andy

In article >,
"James Silverton" > wrote:

> ChattyCathy wrote on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:35:50 +0200:
>
> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> > --
>
>
> I like gadgets and it is fun to try them from time to time. I have a
> mango cutter that works reasonably well and a side-cutting can opener
> that I bought after I sliced my finger recently. I'm not sure that I
> like the last. I have a garlic press that is a pain to clean and I
> usually just squash the cloves with a heavy knife and then chop.
>
> I'm also surprised sometimes to read letters from people who have never
> heard of some gadgets like pizza cutting wheels. My wife's early
> attempts to make pastry crusts were a failure until she discovered the
> wire gadget for cutting in the shortening (whatever it is called). It
> makes good mashed potatoes too.
>
> Incidentally, I'm not sure that I like the beer-can pull type lid opener
> common on soups. There've been a few messy but not dangerous incidents!

My favorite kitchen gadget is my cheese board. Can get thinner slices
with that then with a knife. Second favorite is my HB egg slicer.

Wires can be a good thing.
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

"ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
...
> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> --
> Cheers
> Chatty Cathy



I don't consider good SS cookware the latest or new I learned how to
cook using my mother's old Revere Ware Stainless. Then I bought a set for
myself, which is now 30 years old.

I don't need a food processor. I have one (back in TN) but rarely used it.
It was helpful for slicing vegetables at times, for my yellow squash
casserole when I wanted to thinly slice a bunch of squash. But really, a
good sharp knife did the trick well before I got a FP. And I couldn't cook
it in the FP so it was just another thing to wash.

I do like my stick blender for pureeing soups. But I got along just fine
pureeing things in batches in a regular blender years before stick blenders
became popular.

I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look like
it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the base is
made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back before they
thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought this. I'm also sure
I'll be throwing it away.

Jill

jmcquown wrote on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:00:02 -0500:

> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>> --
>> Cheers
>> Chatty Cathy


> I don't need a food processor. I have one (back in TN) but
> rarely used it. It was helpful for slicing vegetables at
> times, for my yellow squash casserole when I wanted to thinly slice a
> bunch of squash. But really, a good sharp knife did
> the trick well before I got a FP. And I couldn't cook it in
> the FP so it was just another thing to wash.

> I do like my stick blender for pureeing soups. But I got
> along just fine pureeing things in batches in a regular
> blender years before stick blenders became popular.

I have two food processors (three if you include an attachment that came
with a Braun stick blender). My most used one is not the full-sized one
but a 2-cup Cuisinart. It can chop and also more or less blend things
with the "grind" button, a little coarsely perhaps but usually
adequately.

--

James Silverton
Potomac, Maryland

Email, with obvious alterations: not.jim.silverton.at.verizon.not

> I don't consider good SS cookware the latest or new I learned how to
> cook using my mother's old Revere Ware Stainless. Then I bought a set for
> myself, which is now 30 years old.
>
> I don't need a food processor. I have one (back in TN) but rarely used
> it. It was helpful for slicing vegetables at times, for my yellow squash
> casserole when I wanted to thinly slice a bunch of squash. But really, a
> good sharp knife did the trick well before I got a FP. And I couldn't
> cook it in the FP so it was just another thing to wash.
>
> I do like my stick blender for pureeing soups. But I got along just fine
> pureeing things in batches in a regular blender years before stick
> blenders became popular.

Jill,
You brought up 2 things I didn't think about before I voted. I've been using
revereware for many years as well, but really never had great luck with the
frying pans. I switched to cast iron and did better, but still had issues
with items that needed to be deglazed cause it would take off the seasoning.
I picked up a really heavy 12" Trimonica covered sauté at Costco last year
that just worked out wonderfully. I was able to sauté, deglaze, braise and
bake in the same pan, which holds almost 6 quarts. That really did improve
my cooking.

The second was the mandoline. I was stuck for an answer for what I wanted as
a gift for something a few months ago so I asked for a Mandoline. Marcy
picked me up a Pampered Chef model. It has really been a lot of fun making
much thinner uniform slices of stuff my limited knife skills wouldn't allow
previously. Lots of potato chips, onion chutney's and cucumber salads have
been made since then.

Jon

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> "ChattyCathy" > wrote in message
> ...
> > http://www.recfoodcooking.com
> > --
> > Cheers
> > Chatty Cathy
>
>
>
> I don't consider good SS cookware the latest or new I learned how to
> cook using my mother's old Revere Ware Stainless. Then I bought a set for
> myself, which is now 30 years old.
>
> I don't need a food processor. I have one (back in TN) but rarely used it.
> It was helpful for slicing vegetables at times, for my yellow squash
> casserole when I wanted to thinly slice a bunch of squash. But really, a
> good sharp knife did the trick well before I got a FP. And I couldn't cook
> it in the FP so it was just another thing to wash.
>
> I do like my stick blender for pureeing soups. But I got along just fine
> pureeing things in batches in a regular blender years before stick blenders
> became popular.
>
> I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look like
> it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the base is
> made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back before they
> thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought this. I'm also sure
> I'll be throwing it away.
>
> Jill

One of us may like to have it!
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
> I don't consider good SS cookware the latest or new I learned how to
> cook using my mother's old Revere Ware Stainless. Then I bought a set for
> myself, which is now 30 years old.
>
> I don't need a food processor. I have one (back in TN) but rarely used
> it. It was helpful for slicing vegetables at times, for my yellow squash
> casserole when I wanted to thinly slice a bunch of squash. But really, a
> good sharp knife did the trick well before I got a FP. And I couldn't
> cook it in the FP so it was just another thing to wash.

Reverware and Farberware pots are good, but the fry pans are inferior. We
stopped using our pans 25 years ago. The multi-ply pans are far better, as
is cast iron or copper. I love my Falk copper pans.

I used our food processor last Sunday, but I don't recall the last time I
used it before that. It has been months, maybe more. If it ever dies, I'd
not bother replacing it. The time saved to chop is lost three times over in
the cleanup.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> "jmcquown" > wrote

>> I don't need a food processor. I have one (back in TN) but rarely
>> used it. It was helpful for slicing vegetables at times, for my
>> yellow squash casserole when I wanted to thinly slice a bunch of
>> squash. But really, a good sharp knife did the trick well before I
>> got a FP. And I couldn't cook it in the FP so it was just another
>> thing to wash.
>
> Reverware and Farberware pots are good, but the fry pans are
> inferior. We stopped using our pans 25 years ago. The multi-ply
> pans are far better, as is cast iron or copper. I love my Falk
> copper pans.
>
> I used our food processor last Sunday, but I don't recall the last
> time I used it before that. It has been months, maybe more. If it
> ever dies, I'd not bother replacing it. The time saved to chop is
> lost three times over in the cleanup.

I'm with you. I've taken grief in the past because I said I'd rather
not drag out the food processor because I really can't stand
cleaning it. I'm happy with a knife and a cutting board, though
I do have a little mandoline wish, specifically one that would make
waffle cuts. You know, for all the fries I never make.

nancy

Om wrote:

>> I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look
>> like it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the
>> base is made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back
>> before they thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought this.
>> I'm also sure I'll be throwing it away.
>
> One of us may like to have it!

Just the same, Jill would rather throw it away.

Bob

Nancy wrote:

> I do have a little mandoline wish, specifically one that would make
> waffle cuts. You know, for all the fries I never make.

I used my mandoline recently to make potatoes Anna; having it available to
make all those perfectly-uniform slices was a HUGE time-saver. In the
summer, I routinely use it to slice cucumbers and jícama thinly and
uniformly.

Bob

Bob Terwilliger wrote:
> Nancy wrote:
>
>> I do have a little mandoline wish, specifically one that would make
>> waffle cuts. You know, for all the fries I never make.
>
> I used my mandoline recently to make potatoes Anna; having it
> available to make all those perfectly-uniform slices was a HUGE
> time-saver. In the summer, I routinely use it to slice cucumbers and
> jícama thinly and uniformly.

It would specifically be very handy to make that wonderful
potato-onion gratin from Gordon Ramsey. That's a lot of
potatoes to slice evenly. I should at least pick up a V slicer.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...

>> Nancy wrote:
>>
> It would specifically be very handy to make that wonderful
> potato-onion gratin from Gordon Ramsey. That's a lot of
> potatoes to slice evenly. I should at least pick up a V slicer.
>
> nancy

Why not ask Jill if she'll send you the one she says she's going to throw
away? If she's really not going to use it, at least it will not go to
waste. Sounds like it's made well.
But that's just me, I try not to throw away much of anything. I even eat my
own garbage (cooking).
Boli

"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
...
> Om wrote:
>
>>> I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look
>>> like it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the
>>> base is made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back
>>> before they thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought this.
>>> I'm also sure I'll be throwing it away.
>>
>> One of us may like to have it!
>
> Just the same, Jill would rather throw it away.
>
> Bob
>

When did you become such an ass?! If Om wants the mandoline all she has to
do is email me and ask for it. She can have the two circa 1960's pressure
cookers if she wants them, too. (I wouldn't trust them even with new
gaskets.) All she'd have to do is pay for the shipping.

There are a TON of things in this house I'll be listing on Freecycle.
Vases, decorative tchotchkes, etc. I just gave a nice large wicker basket
to my neighbor along with a ceramic planter since she loves house plants. I
don't throw things away all willy-nilly. I just didn't think anyone would
want this old mandoline. If there are kids or grandkids in the house I
wouldn't consider it *safe*.

Jill

"bolivar" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>> Nancy wrote:
>>>
>> It would specifically be very handy to make that wonderful
>> potato-onion gratin from Gordon Ramsey. That's a lot of
>> potatoes to slice evenly. I should at least pick up a V slicer.
>>
>> nancy
>
> Why not ask Jill if she'll send you the one she says she's going to throw
> away? If she's really not going to use it, at least it will not go to
> waste. Sounds like it's made well.
> But that's just me, I try not to throw away much of anything. I even eat
> my own garbage (cooking).
> Boli
>
>

I'll be happy to send the mandoline to whoever emails me first. I also have
two old (circa 1960's) pressure cookers (which definitely need new gaskets
and even then I wouldn't trust them). A stack of bamboo TV trays. A rather
odd porcelain-coated blue & white wok with matching wok-ring. If anyone
wants *any* of these things I'll be happy to send them to you. Just pay the
shipping costs.

Jill

bolivar wrote:
> "Nancy Young" > wrote

>> It would specifically be very handy to make that wonderful
>> potato-onion gratin from Gordon Ramsey. That's a lot of
>> potatoes to slice evenly. I should at least pick up a V slicer.

> Why not ask Jill if she'll send you the one she says she's going to
> throw away? If she's really not going to use it, at least it will
> not go to waste. Sounds like it's made well.
> But that's just me, I try not to throw away much of anything. I even
> eat my own garbage (cooking).

(laugh) Hey, that Jill, she never sends me anything! (that's a
JOKE! believe me) I have taken her up on her offer. Thanks
for brokering that deal, boli.

nancy

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Om wrote:
> >
> >>> I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look
> >>> like it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the
> >>> base is made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back
> >>> before they thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought this.
> >>> I'm also sure I'll be throwing it away.
> >>
> >> One of us may like to have it!
> >
> > Just the same, Jill would rather throw it away.
> >
> > Bob
> >
>
> When did you become such an ass?! If Om wants the mandoline all she has to
> do is email me and ask for it. She can have the two circa 1960's pressure
> cookers if she wants them, too. (I wouldn't trust them even with new
> gaskets.) All she'd have to do is pay for the shipping.
>
> There are a TON of things in this house I'll be listing on Freecycle.
> Vases, decorative tchotchkes, etc. I just gave a nice large wicker basket
> to my neighbor along with a ceramic planter since she loves house plants. I
> don't throw things away all willy-nilly. I just didn't think anyone would
> want this old mandoline. If there are kids or grandkids in the house I
> wouldn't consider it *safe*.
>
> Jill

I think I'll give the pressure cookers a pass (thanks! <g> but I have 3)
but I'd be delighted to rescue your mom's mandoline. Sending an e-mail!

Thank you.
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> bolivar wrote:
> > "Nancy Young" > wrote
>
> >> It would specifically be very handy to make that wonderful
> >> potato-onion gratin from Gordon Ramsey. That's a lot of
> >> potatoes to slice evenly. I should at least pick up a V slicer.
>
> > Why not ask Jill if she'll send you the one she says she's going to
> > throw away? If she's really not going to use it, at least it will
> > not go to waste. Sounds like it's made well.
> > But that's just me, I try not to throw away much of anything. I even
> > eat my own garbage (cooking).
>
> (laugh) Hey, that Jill, she never sends me anything! (that's a
> JOKE! believe me) I have taken her up on her offer. Thanks
> for brokering that deal, boli.
>
> nancy

Ah! Nancy beat me to it! :-)

That's ok, I actually have a rather large one from mom with a triple
blade and a box guard...

Nevermind Jill. <g>
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> "bolivar" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> > "Nancy Young" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> >>> Nancy wrote:
> >>>
> >> It would specifically be very handy to make that wonderful
> >> potato-onion gratin from Gordon Ramsey. That's a lot of
> >> potatoes to slice evenly. I should at least pick up a V slicer.
> >>
> >> nancy
> >
> > Why not ask Jill if she'll send you the one she says she's going to throw
> > away? If she's really not going to use it, at least it will not go to
> > waste. Sounds like it's made well.
> > But that's just me, I try not to throw away much of anything. I even eat
> > my own garbage (cooking).
> > Boli
> >
> >
>
> I'll be happy to send the mandoline to whoever emails me first. I also have
> two old (circa 1960's) pressure cookers (which definitely need new gaskets
> and even then I wouldn't trust them). A stack of bamboo TV trays. A rather
> odd porcelain-coated blue & white wok with matching wok-ring. If anyone
> wants *any* of these things I'll be happy to send them to you. Just pay the
> shipping costs.
>
> Jill

Nancy already claimed the mandoline. <g>
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama

Christine Dabney wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:39:01 -0500, "Nancy Young"
> > wrote:
>
>
>> I'm with you. I've taken grief in the past because I said I'd rather
>> not drag out the food processor because I really can't stand
>> cleaning it.

> I keep my food processor on the counter, instead of hidden away. That
> way, I tend to use it more...

Too bad that doesn't solve the cleaning issue. It's not the dragging,
it's the cleaning I don't like or rather, find worth it.

nancy

Bob Terwilliger wrote:

> Om wrote:
>
> >> I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look
> >> like it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the
> >> base is made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back
> >> before they thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought this.
> >> I'm also sure I'll be throwing it away.
> >
> > One of us may like to have it!
>
> Just the same, Jill would rather throw it away.


Yup...just like she does with people.


--
Best
Greg

On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:04:30 GMT, James Silverton wrote:
>
> Incidentally, I'm not sure that I like the beer-can pull type lid opener
> common on soups. There've been a few messy but not dangerous incidents!

in my experience, many of them are not all that easy to open, and i don't
think i'm inordinately klutzy.

your pal,
blake

Christine Dabney wrote:
> On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:39:01 -0500, "Nancy Young"
> > wrote:
>
>
>> I'm with you. I've taken grief in the past because I said I'd rather
>> not drag out the food processor because I really can't stand
>> cleaning it. I'm happy with a knife and a cutting board, though
>> I do have a little mandoline wish, specifically one that would make
>> waffle cuts. You know, for all the fries I never make.
>>
>> nancy
>
> I keep my food processor on the counter, instead of hidden away. That
> way, I tend to use it more...
If I had the counter space I might do that. The hassle of getting it out
and putting it away in one of the reasons I use a knife for small jobs
and only use the FP when there is a lot of work for it.

On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:39:01 -0500, Nancy Young wrote:

> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>>
>> I used our food processor last Sunday, but I don't recall the last
>> time I used it before that. It has been months, maybe more. If it
>> ever dies, I'd not bother replacing it. The time saved to chop is
>> lost three times over in the cleanup.
>
> I'm with you. I've taken grief in the past because I said I'd rather
> not drag out the food processor because I really can't stand
> cleaning it. I'm happy with a knife and a cutting board, though
> I do have a little mandoline wish, specifically one that would make
> waffle cuts. You know, for all the fries I never make.
>
> nancy

i find i use my mandoline mostly for making thin slices of cucumber, and
sometimes for onions. mine was a cheap one from an asian market somewhere,
maybe twenty bucks. it's worth having.

your pal,
blake

On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:30:24 -0500, "Nancy Young"
> wrote:

>Christine Dabney wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:39:01 -0500, "Nancy Young"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I'm with you. I've taken grief in the past because I said I'd rather
>>> not drag out the food processor because I really can't stand
>>> cleaning it.
>
>> I keep my food processor on the counter, instead of hidden away. That
>> way, I tend to use it more...
>
>Too bad that doesn't solve the cleaning issue. It's not the dragging,
>it's the cleaning I don't like or rather, find worth it.
>
>nancy

Cleaning a food processor need not be painful, though it undoubtedly
depends on the model. The bowl, lid, and blade of ours will go into
the dishwasher; only problem is that the bowl tends to collect a bit
of water on the bottom, but a quick flip into the sink takes care of
that.

If the food being chopped contains no fat nor strong odor (carrots,
crackers, etc.) I give everything a quick rinse with the spray head
and let it drip-dry on the dish rack.

Our food processor gets used a *lot*.

Best -- Terry

"Gregory Morrow" > wrote in message
...
>
> Bob Terwilliger wrote:
>
>> Om wrote:
>>
>> >> I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look
>> >> like it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the
>> >> base is made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back
>> >> before they thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought
>> >> this.
>> >> I'm also sure I'll be throwing it away.
>> >
>> > One of us may like to have it!
>>
>> Just the same, Jill would rather throw it away.
>
>
> Yup...just like she does with people.
>
>
> --
> Best
> Greg
>
>

**** you, Greg. You're definitely one to "throw away". Total asshole.
Maybe Bob would let you cornhole him.

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> Christine Dabney wrote:
>> On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:39:01 -0500, "Nancy Young"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>
>>> I'm with you. I've taken grief in the past because I said I'd rather
>>> not drag out the food processor because I really can't stand
>>> cleaning it.
>
>> I keep my food processor on the counter, instead of hidden away. That
>> way, I tend to use it more...
>
> Too bad that doesn't solve the cleaning issue. It's not the dragging,
> it's the cleaning I don't like or rather, find worth it.
> nancy


Yeah, I didn't find it's use a problem but it was just another thing to
wash. Sorry, I'm just not an FP fan.

Jill

In article >,
Terry > wrote:

> On Wed, 25 Feb 2009 12:30:24 -0500, "Nancy Young"
> > wrote:
>
> >Christine Dabney wrote:
> >> On Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:39:01 -0500, "Nancy Young"
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>> I'm with you. I've taken grief in the past because I said I'd rather
> >>> not drag out the food processor because I really can't stand
> >>> cleaning it.
> >
> >> I keep my food processor on the counter, instead of hidden away. That
> >> way, I tend to use it more...
> >
> >Too bad that doesn't solve the cleaning issue. It's not the dragging,
> >it's the cleaning I don't like or rather, find worth it.
> >
> >nancy
>
> Cleaning a food processor need not be painful, though it undoubtedly
> depends on the model. The bowl, lid, and blade of ours will go into
> the dishwasher; only problem is that the bowl tends to collect a bit
> of water on the bottom, but a quick flip into the sink takes care of
> that.
>
> If the food being chopped contains no fat nor strong odor (carrots,
> crackers, etc.) I give everything a quick rinse with the spray head
> and let it drip-dry on the dish rack.
>
> Our food processor gets used a *lot*.
>
> Best -- Terry

Place hot soapy water into the food processor.

Whiz for a minute or so.

Rinse.

All done.

Geeze!
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"Omelet" > wrote in message
news
> In article >,
> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
>> bolivar wrote:
>> > "Nancy Young" > wrote
>>
>> >> It would specifically be very handy to make that wonderful
>> >> potato-onion gratin from Gordon Ramsey. That's a lot of
>> >> potatoes to slice evenly. I should at least pick up a V slicer.
>>
>> > Why not ask Jill if she'll send you the one she says she's going to
>> > throw away? If she's really not going to use it, at least it will
>> > not go to waste. Sounds like it's made well.
>> > But that's just me, I try not to throw away much of anything. I even
>> > eat my own garbage (cooking).
>>
>> (laugh) Hey, that Jill, she never sends me anything! (that's a
>> JOKE! believe me) I have taken her up on her offer. Thanks
>> for brokering that deal, boli.
>>
>> nancy
>
> Ah! Nancy beat me to it! :-)
>
> That's ok, I actually have a rather large one from mom with a triple
> blade and a box guard...
>
> Nevermind Jill. <g>
> --
> Peace! Om
>
> I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not
> judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama


Sorry! It was first come, first serve. As we say in chat, it's all boli's
fault!

Jill

Omelet > wrote in newsmpomelet-ED8DAE.13040325022009
@news-wc.giganews.com:


>
> Place hot soapy water into the food processor.
>
> Whiz for a minute or so.



Should only take about 6 beers to get a whiz that long :-)



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In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> "Omelet" > wrote in message
> news
> > In article >,
> > "Nancy Young" > wrote:
> >
> >> bolivar wrote:
> >> > "Nancy Young" > wrote
> >>
> >> >> It would specifically be very handy to make that wonderful
> >> >> potato-onion gratin from Gordon Ramsey. That's a lot of
> >> >> potatoes to slice evenly. I should at least pick up a V slicer.
> >>
> >> > Why not ask Jill if she'll send you the one she says she's going to
> >> > throw away? If she's really not going to use it, at least it will
> >> > not go to waste. Sounds like it's made well.
> >> > But that's just me, I try not to throw away much of anything. I even
> >> > eat my own garbage (cooking).
> >>
> >> (laugh) Hey, that Jill, she never sends me anything! (that's a
> >> JOKE! believe me) I have taken her up on her offer. Thanks
> >> for brokering that deal, boli.
> >>
> >> nancy
> >
> > Ah! Nancy beat me to it! :-)
> >
> > That's ok, I actually have a rather large one from mom with a triple
> > blade and a box guard...
> >
> > Nevermind Jill. <g>
>
>
> Sorry! It was first come, first serve. As we say in chat, it's all boli's
> fault!
>
> Jill

I don't mind a bit. :-) I'm glad you found a good home for it!
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Greg replied to me:

>>>> I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look
>>>> like it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the
>>>> base is made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back
>>>> before they thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought this.
>>>> I'm also sure I'll be throwing it away.
>>>
>>> One of us may like to have it!
>>
>> Just the same, Jill would rather throw it away.
>
> Yup...just like she does with people.

Jill has done what I consider to be the right thing here. I apologize for
writing what I did in the quote above.

Bob

In article >,
"Bob Terwilliger" > wrote:

> Greg replied to me:
>
> >>>> I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look
> >>>> like it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the
> >>>> base is made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back
> >>>> before they thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought this.
> >>>> I'm also sure I'll be throwing it away.
> >>>
> >>> One of us may like to have it!
> >>
> >> Just the same, Jill would rather throw it away.
> >
> > Yup...just like she does with people.
>
> Jill has done what I consider to be the right thing here. I apologize for
> writing what I did in the quote above.
>
> Bob

Wow, that's a good thing you did Bob. :-)
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James Silverton wrote:
> ChattyCathy wrote on Tue, 24 Feb 2009 18:35:50 +0200:
>
>> http://www.recfoodcooking.com
>> --
>
>
> I like gadgets and it is fun to try them from time to time. I have a
> mango cutter that works reasonably well and a side-cutting can opener
> that I bought after I sliced my finger recently. I'm not sure that I
> like the last. I have a garlic press that is a pain to clean and I
> usually just squash the cloves with a heavy knife and then chop.

I recently bought a garlic slice/grater on impulse at the
grocery store. It's like a mini-mandoline on one side and
the grating surface is on the other side. It's got a little
holder for the garlic with a thing that you push down on, to
hold the garlic. It's a lot better than a regular mandoline
or a Benriner (which I have) for small things like that. I've
already used it to slice garlic for my pea soup. I works like
a charm. I'm a little skeptical about the grating function, though.
The grating edges are part of the plastic base and there are no
holes for the grated garlic to go through so I can't figure out
where it goes. Well, I guess I'll have to try it and find out.
But I mainly got it for the slicing function.

You're right about garlic presses being a bitch to clean.
But it's still better than doing a lot of fine mincing if you
have a lot of garlic to do.

> Incidentally, I'm not sure that I like the beer-can pull type lid opener
> common on soups. There've been a few messy but not dangerous incidents!

I like them. It's just a matter of using the proper technique
and you shouldn't get any spills.

The thing about can opening I don't get is why so many people
are afraid of getting cut or actually getting cut. I've been
opening cans for 50 years and have never once gotten cut. Again,
it's a matter of using the proper technique.

Maybe I should give lessons. ;-)

Kate

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