Uncle Bob
Chef Extraordinaire
Uncle B, whatarya gonna BBQ with the mandolin?
j/k
I need it for very, very, thin slices of BBQed 'possum.
Uncle B, whatarya gonna BBQ with the mandolin?
j/k
How fat's your wallet? It would probably be hard to beat this Shun mandoline. And only $379.95!
Uncle Bob, the only time I use mine is for gratins. Other than that it's a good ol knife. If your knife skills are honed, you'll grab that first. I even cut fries by hand.
The only real problems I've had were stability (could be a bit of a pain when trying to use over a large bowl),
Jeekinz,
I have to disagree with the comment that a mandoline is a "Good ol knife"
You can cut fries by hand, but if you really want true, consistent fries, you should use a mandolin. Same goes for Pommes Souffless and many other dishes where frying is required.
The next time you are making fries, cut them with your mandoline. You will be surprised at the results.
Jeekinz,
I have to disagree with the comment that a mandoline is a "Good ol knife"
You can cut fries by hand, but if you really want true, consistent fries, you should use a mandolin. Same goes for Pommes Souffless and many other dishes where frying is required.
The next time you are making fries, cut them with your mandoline. You will be surprised at the results.
I now have my Bron. Does anyone know of a video demonstrating this particular mandoline? I'd like to see it used, before I give it a try.
Uncle Bob,
It really is an amazing tool!!!!
I think you'll enjoy using it. I've just started, but am getting comfortable with it's use. However, I know it is very sharp, so I use the guard and a butcher's glove.
I just ordered the Bron that's on sale. It seems to be a good deal. I hope that I'll like it. I also ordered the butcher's glove to save my fingers.
Essiebunny and Katie E,
I was at a local appliances store and I don't know how or why, they had a Bron.
I asked the sales lady for a price since it seemed that was there since the beginning of time (broken box, no manual), she said "It is yours for $100".
So, right now I am also a proud owner of ones of these beauties. I coveted this for years -never had the courage to pay retail-, but she made me an offer I couldn't refuse.
I feeling like slicing carrots right now LOL