fluffyknickers Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 i would like to buy a mandolin and wondered if you have one are they any good and which one do you have? Thanks michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 We have a V slicer and I use it every day. It cuts way thinner than I can with a knife and also dices and slices. It's great for making coleslaw and potato gratins...yum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have had one for about 12 years, but am terrified of it & have only used it once That one time, I managed to remove the end of my finger & it has languished in a cupboard ever since (the mandolin,not the finger!) Its one of those things that as I have not used it,I can't bear to get rid of, although it makes me shudder whenever I see it *chants - must be braver,must be braver* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Bit like Cinnamon on this one - give me sharp knife and I will cut myself so a Mandolin gives me the creeps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 Lethal things! - finger slicers. Better a sharp knife or a food processor, where the blades are out of the way! The mandolin went years ago! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I've got one that I bought at the Ideal Home show a few years back. It is good but you must always use the hand guard otherwise it can be lethal. I only use it if I'm slicing veg or salad for a special occassion though as I can't be bothered to get it out of its box each time. If I had a food processor that sliced then I wouldn't ever use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Thanks everyone. I know they can be dangerous with fingers but thought I would be ok with the guard on - is it still really dangerous? Been looking at the Zyliss one and the Oxo good grips (and a couple in lakeland). I would like a food processor (think the only gadget I dont have ) however my main thinking was space (very small kitchen with no moe room on worktops unless got rid of breadmaker and put it there). I didnt know if it would be a nightmare to clean (the food processor) more than a mandoline type cutter/slicer would be? I would like it to prepare vegetable like onions (after making onion marmalade the other day and chopped for ages!) and carrots and grate stuff and fruit etc. When you say food processor assume you mean one like this http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/catalogId/1500001501/partNumber/4200679.htm Thanks for all your help. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 I have a bamix, it does all sorts of things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 I do have a Kenwood hand blender for liquidising and puree-ing stuff and a mini chopper too that I just keep out for stuff like breadcrumbs, ginger, garlic etc but I am looking for something that slices more than chops or blends so that you get slices of onion or carrot or courgette - if that makes sense!!! Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted April 28, 2009 Author Share Posted April 28, 2009 Oooh think I may have solved the issue! http://www.kenwood.webfulfilment.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=58 This is an attachment that fits in my Kenwood and makes it into a food processor!!!! Just have to double check when I get home that its one that is compatible then I am away!!! Anyone else got this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted April 28, 2009 Share Posted April 28, 2009 that's exactly what I have & it's fine! Just another thought..I have a pampered chef onion chopper that you bash the hell out of - great fun for stress relief & temper tantrums! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 I have one of those Emma....it is great. Irritatingly, I dropped the clear plastic bit and it broke, so I've just bought another one via Ebay. I have a mandolin gathering dust in the garage too. Used it once and nearly took my thumb off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffyknickers Posted April 29, 2009 Author Share Posted April 29, 2009 Still waiting for Kenwood to confirm I can use that attachment on my Kenwood (I am sure I can just want to confirm). I too have the pampered chef chopper and LOVE IT. Great for making baby dinners and use it when I am doing spag bol for kids. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
