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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Food slicer update

A few days ago I posted about the great bargain I found at the thrift store. It was a food slicer in it's original packaging. Never used. I finally had a chance to test it out. Oooo, I like it!!




The first thing I tested was cheese slices. This is a brick of cheese I get from the commodities program. It's similar to a brick of Velveeta only this is real cheese, not a substitute like Velveeta.


The slices turned out fine and they are now packaged for the freezer. I used pieces of parchment paper between the slices to keep them separated and not frozen to each other. I can take out only as much cheese as I need for any recipe.


Next I tested the slicer with a loaf of homemade bread. Oooo, I like it even more!! I was able to slice the bread into 1/4 inch slices. Just right for anyone who must limit the amount of bread in their diet. I did let the bread get completely cool before slicing it though.



Here is the bread all packaged for the freezer. Again, I used parchment paper to separate the slices. I broke up the heels into chunks to be toasted later for salad croutons. When I use slices for sandwiches I always cut off the crusts. Homemade bread has tough crusts. I don't cut the crusts off until I'm ready to eat the bread. The crusts are put into a blender to make bread crumbs for a coating mix. I also keep that in the freezer.



I'm really happy with my food slicer. It's actually quite safe to use. It's not nearly as speedy as one you might see in a deli. It also has a feature that it won't operate unless your hands are out of the way. It won't run unless your hand is on the buttons. Move your hand and it stops.
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This little bargain is going to save me lots of money! I can put things in the freezer in smaller portions that I could using a knife. Smaller portions that are just right for a person cooking for one.

3 comments:

kathi said...

I have often thought of purchasing one of those slicers. Looks like it is the PERFECT thing for YOU. and to get it at a "deal" to boot. EXCELLENT!!

Joyful said...

I inherited one of these slicers. I wondered if it worked on bread as I haven't used mine yet.

Anita Estes said...

Joyful, what cha wait'n on? A slicer.... if never used... is taking up valuable kitchen space. (giggle) Just kidding with you. It really is good for slicing several things like bread, chunk lunch meat, veggies, among other things. I like mine because it won't work unless my hands are out of the way. No danger of getting cut by accident. Washing the blade is the most dangerous part.