On Mar 2, 10:14 pm, "anon" > wrote:
> Any thoughts on choosing and the usefulness of a mandoline? Costco has an
> MIU stainless one with a variety of blades for around $50 (or maybe a few
> dollars more).
>
> I know they can be very useful for making even slices of things like
> potatoes and such, but if you own one, do you really use it enough to make
> it worth the space (I live in an apartment)?
>
> The MIU model at costco is the type that has a lever to change the thickness
> of the cut. Would a dial setting type be a much better choice?
>
> Thanks for your thoughts...

If space is an issue I'd go for something that multitasks better, like
a food processor. I do use my mandoline, but it is not a kitchen
essential. I find that I use mine a couple times a month or less.
Comes in handiest when I make sweet potato waffle fries.

Jessica