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.

Meat slicer bargain

Today, while waiting for my prescriptions to be filled; I went to the thrift store across the street from the clinic. I was very lucky again. I happened to be there on a day when they had everything 75 percent off again. I was told they have this type sale two random days a month to clear things out. That's good to know. So for a second time I was there at just the right time.


This is what I got today. A food slicer. The box was taped shut when I looked at it. The clerk said I couldn't open it. Not allowed on 75% off days. I hesitated buying it because there wasn't any way to know if all the parts were there. I looked at the original price tag which said $34.99.






Next I looked at the thrift store price which said $9.95. I calculated the 75 percent off price to be about $2.50 so I bought it without knowing if it was complete. I figured the worst that could happen is I loose the $2.50.

When I got home I was very happy to find that the slicer was still in the original plastic bubble wrap and that was still sealed. It had never been opened.

Yup, it was a really good find. Now how will it help me save money? It will save me money because I can buy bulk cheese or lunchmeats. I can slice homemade bread in thinner slices than using a knife. I can slice roll sausage into patties before freezing. I'll find other uses as time goes by.