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phoenix
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Post subject: Do I need a mandoline?  Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:24 pm |
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Joined: Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:33 pm
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Location: Northern California
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Just askin'..... 
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pepperhead212
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Post subject: Re: Do I need a mandoline? Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:57 pm |
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I rarely use mine, but it is convenient when making a lot of something thinly sliced or julienned. Not really worth setting up and cleaning for a dinner for two, though there are smaller, one part ones, too.
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marygott
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Post subject: Re: Do I need a mandoline? Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 12:50 am |
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wino
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Post subject: Re: Do I need a mandoline? Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:31 am |
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Location: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
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Yes! I never have wine without it!!
Truly, they are wonderful. I store mine atop the fridge at the back as it is large and safely out of the way but readily available. Love it when I need it!
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marygott
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Post subject: Re: Do I need a mandoline? Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 6:34 am |
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Just adding to say, I got a fancy French expensive one. I think a smaller one would be just fine. I have not even used the fancier cuts.
Mary
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fitzie
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Post subject: Re: Do I need a mandoline? Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:11 am |
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Location: Kansas City
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Every kitchen should have one. I have the inexpensive Beniriner which I highly recommend. I've had it for years and haven't changed the blade yet. Use it a couple times a month for slicing potatoes. Much easier than getting out the cuisinart and then cleaning it.
fitzie
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auntcy1
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Post subject: Re: Do I need a mandoline? Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 7:20 am |
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Location: New York
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Amy
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Post subject: Re: Do I need a mandoline? Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 8:58 am |
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Location: Telluride, CO
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Like others, I don't use it a ton, but it's indispensable when I need it. I have a Bron, and love it. But it's expensive, so if you're unsure, go the inexpensive route with Benriner. And, buy a kevlar glove.
Amy
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Darcie
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Post subject: Re: Do I need a mandoline? Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:53 am |
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I have a plastic one and I don't like it. For starters, sans Kevlar glove I gave myself a really nice scar at the base of my thumb. But the real problem I have with it is that the plastic deflects too much to get the slices consistent. If you get one, get a good one. I plan to upgrade one fine day, after I get the other kitchen goodies higher on my list.
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pepperhead212
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Post subject: Re: Do I need a mandoline? Posted: Thu Nov 29, 2012 9:57 am |
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I forgot about the kevlar glove I use with it, but I see others have the same safety in mind!
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