Then I notice that Siri the cook (not to be confused with Siri the iPhone genie) uses something called a mandolin slicer. Her chips are all uniformly cut. I picture making all kinds of perfectly sliced vegetables, maybe even potatoes.
After a diligent internet search, I find the Rösle Adjustable Handheld Slicer. It's sleek, small, durable and easy to use, according to the Amazon reviews. I use my Amazon Reward Points and buy one.
The slicer arrives today. How can you not love Amazon Prime? I ordered it yesterday and it is delivered today, Sunday. I had bought fresh zucchini at the Farmer's Market, then picked up an uncooked stuffed branzino at Agata's.
My new slicer comes with no instructions, and I ask Alexander if he can figure out where the blades are. He turns the little side wheels and the razor blades lift. The reviewers on Amazon boast of the blades sharpness.
I begin slicing and immediately love this little gadget. Uniform pieces of zucchini begin to accumulate; I stop paying attention, and the next thing I know, I'm bleeding. A lot. About a quarter of my right thumb nail has been sliced off. It looks a lot better than it feels.
It really really hurts.
Alexander helps me get bandaged and neosporinized.
The zucchini is great. But hardly worth the pain it took to make it!
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