Slice Thin, Slice Quick, Store Folded

Kitchen gadgets that offer quick and reliable usage are practically indispensable. When it comes to prep work, slicing is usually best handled by a knife. That is, unless the desired result is super thin slices—the kind a mandoline can easily provide. There’s nothing fancy about the Progressive International HGT-11 Folding Mandoline Slicer. For less than… Continue reading Slice Thin, Slice Quick, Store Folded

Banana Slices You Can Count On

A little consistency in the morning isn’t too much to ask for. As we navigate our routine on autopilot, having things where and how we want them makes it much easier to get through the morning. It’s almost like getting extra sleep, uh, except without the actual sleeping in. While our brains might not have… Continue reading Banana Slices You Can Count On

Dial Up Thick Or Thin Sliced Cheese

Pre-sliced cheese just doesn’t cut it; not when it’s this easy to cut your own. Featuring the ability to cut slices in four different thicknesses (up to a quarter-inch), the Cuisipro Adjustable Cheese Slicer makes quick work of block cheese. The simple 9-inch by 3-inch kitchen gadget adjusts with a turn of the knob, while… Continue reading Dial Up Thick Or Thin Sliced Cheese

Slice And Julienne At The Table

A meal is never complete until it hits the table. Sometimes however, that is just the penultimate step, as a diner will look to put their own finishing touch to their plate while at the table. From cheese to garnishes to everything in between, the personal touch is quite often the last order of business… Continue reading Slice And Julienne At The Table

Hang Those Bananas

Bananas turn brown when stored in the refrigerator, so off to the counter they go. Far from being banishment though, the countertop provides not only a convenient place to store them, but you get to show off how health conscious you are. (Assuming of course you change out the bunch every now and then.) The… Continue reading Hang Those Bananas