I'm seriously thinking about purchasing a mandoline to cut down on some of my veggie prep time. Could anyone suggest a good model?

[x-posted from my journal]

Related to the recent post about gadgets, does anyone have a favorite way to grind flax seeds? Things I've been thinking about:
- mortal and pestle
- coffee grinder
- pepper mill

Also, is it okay to grind flax seeds and then not use them for a while, or is it better to grind them as you need them?

Iam interested in knowing what fine gadgets, appliances, (and the such) all of you wonderful vegan cooks have found amazing, useful, or disastrous, whether they are used, new, thrifted or gifts ( Read more... )

I'm looking to buy a mandoline, but I have no idea what kind to get. I used my parents' Good Grips one over Christmas and liked it ok, but I'm guessing I could do better. I'd like to get a good one but don't need top of the line, so I'm thinking of spending $50-$100. My main requirements are a sturdy, easy-to-clean design; nice sharp blades; and ( Read more... )

-If I want to make a cake that wouldn't be frosted on the sides, how would I keep them from browning? Line the pan with foil or parchment ( Read more... )

I've been wanting a tofu press for as long as I have learned about pressing tofu. This is what I came up with this morning:
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I'd like to stop dreaming and actually buy a grain mill. Anyone got advice on brands or things to watch for? I don't want a KitchenAid attachment because, well, I don't want to kick down another few hundred on a KitchenAid. I'm thinking electric over hand crank, but if anyone can convince me that I won't make myself miserable trying to hand-grind ( Read more... )