I couldn't resist this item at a thrift store recently.
It's was made in France and this version came out in the '70's.
Do you think this is a redundant tool if you already have a
modern day food processor?
I have a mandoline too - but I could not pass up this adorable
orange French kitchen tool!
It is sooo retro!
It looks like a metal three legged creature to me.
To use it, the round rotary cutting blade of choice is inserted,
the crank is dropped in to hold it in place,
the item to be ground up is dropped into the hopper-- be it carrots,
cabbage or cheddar cheese—the lid goes down and
the crank is turned.
Voila, out the bottom comes perfectly shredded or
sliced bits and bites.
I will probaly end up selling it - they go for $25-$35 -
but I have to try it out first.
Does anyone else have one of these beauties?
Stay Cozy,
Carrie
I don't know why you cannot have both modern and vintage. =) Isn't this a stylish gadget. Yes, it does look like a three legged creature, Carrie. Alas, no there is not one of these fun gadgets in my kitchen.....pity.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool, Carrie! I'd love a mandolin but they are so darn expensive. The I saw someone on a cooking show use a regular cheese grater that has a blade for thin slices! Wow!
ReplyDeleteHave a great holiday!
Jane
Such fun, what a great find.
ReplyDeleteI do not have one but I have seen it before. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeleteMy mom had one of these and she used it once in awhile, but more often than not, just used a knife and a cutting board! I've had something similar but I never used it as was a hassle to get out and put together, etc. I could just as easy cut or slice with a knife! It is cute though! My hubby is always bringing home gadgets from the thrift stores and we just don't have room to store them, so they sit there awhile, and then I end up selling them in a yard sale!
ReplyDeleteThis is a cool find Carrie. I have never seen one of these. I love the vintage color too.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Week. Have a great holiday weekend.
Hugs,
Kris
Well my grandmother had one as I'm half French on dad's side. She used it a lot. I'm a busy working mom......after teaching all day i head to the grocers to buy the veggies already julienned or i just use my knife. Ha!
ReplyDeleteGreat find! I love the retro gadgets. I think Mom used to have one.
ReplyDeleteLisa
How fun is this??? I would have scooped it up too!!
ReplyDeleteI just came over to meet you! We are kindred spirits! I’m going to be your newest follower!
This looks handy! I have a food processor but rarely use it because ir's such a pain to wash!
ReplyDeleteJenna
That is a handy little kitchen tool, Carrie. I've never seen one like that before. The orange color is delightful. I love coming over to your blog and seeing all your vintage treasures. : )
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the May days!
~Sheri
I remember seeing these! I think they are so cool, I would have bought it, too. You could use it when you just have a small amount, not enough to use the food processor. I love going thrifting, and found two new stores to go to today. Thanks for visiting my blog. In fact, that potato would make 1.4 million french fries! I love the pretty jars on the shelf on your sidebar!
ReplyDeleteI have something similar. I bought it at a fair years ago. It has all those disks, but has a bowl like bottom and the disk goes on and then the top has a handle you turn.
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