That expensive mandoline I kept avoiding finally got me

I had this $150 mandoline sitting in my drawer for 8 months because I thought it was overpriced nonsense. My old $20 one did the job just fine, or so I told myself. Then last Sunday I had to slice 40 pounds of potatoes for a catering order in Phoenix and my hand was cramping after 10 minutes. Pulled out the fancy one, had all 40 pounds done in 15 minutes flat, zero waste. Has anyone else held onto a 'waste of money' tool only to realize it was a lifesaver?

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williamw7516d ago

Ngl, I used to roll my eyes at expensive kitchen gear too but you just convinced me.

linda_reed16d ago

and what nobody talks about is how good quality kitchen gear actually saves you money over time. @williamw75 I had this cheap nonstick pan that warped after three months, then I replaced it with a decent one that's still perfect two years later. same with knives - a sharp $80 chef's knife beats replacing a dull $20 set every year. plus you end up cooking more at home instead of ordering takeout, which really adds up.

the_claire16d ago

Totally agree, it's one of those things that really does pay off in the long run.