My new toy

I got a few new kitchen gadgets for Christmas, duplicates of many of them actually.  I have had a great time using each one, but this one so far I think is one of the niftiest for what it does.  

This baby has been on my mind for quite some time, though I must admit I was always hesitant to get one because the blade is so menacing.  On cooking contests someone always manages to slice off a piece of their finger on that sucker.  But it's products seem so worth it at times.

French fries. Gratin with evenly sliced potatoes.  Homemade chips. French fries. I have only used it thus far for a gratin and french fries (twice...but we bake them so it is ok).  I am looking forward to this summer making evenly sliced zucchini for the tarts as well as beet and parsnip baked chips.  Wowee.  Look out for those!