Author Topic: For Gretchen! We've been having some fun with our Benriner!  (Read 4398 times)

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For Gretchen! We've been having some fun with our Benriner!
« on: October 13, 2010, 09:52:07 am »
You would think having just had the holidays that we'd have had plenty of time to play with our new prize... but somehow having 8 children in and out of the house meant we didn't get there!  :o  :P

So I made a point to take some time out on the weekend with a couple of friends and their children to amuse ourselves... and I can honestly say I recommend it!!  My friend's 13yo DD was quite taken with it and ended up spiralling at least 10 potatoes!  :D :D

After they were cut, we laid them out on trays and sprayed with EVOO and baked them in a hot oven with wonderful results... will have to get a photo of the finished product though.. we seem to have missed that bit!  :-))

Thanks Helene for a great competition!!!  :-*

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« Last Edit: October 13, 2010, 10:08:05 am by Ceejay »
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Re: For Gretchen! We've been having some fun with our Benriner!
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2010, 09:54:41 am »
Wow. I can just imagine the potatoes being lovely.
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Re: For Gretchen! We've been having some fun with our Benriner!
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2010, 10:14:07 am »
Don't cry Gretchen, just think of the children and the fun they had making the spiral potatoes.
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Re: For Gretchen! We've been having some fun with our Benriner!
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2010, 06:42:08 pm »
Gretchen, have you turned green with envy :D :D :D
Enjoyed the photos Ceejay, thanks for posting them. :)
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Re: For Gretchen! We've been having some fun with our Benriner!
« Reply #4 on: October 15, 2010, 04:52:11 am »
That sure does look like fun Ceejay.  Have to try one out.
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Re: For Gretchen! We've been having some fun with our Benriner!
« Reply #5 on: October 15, 2010, 08:05:09 am »
What fun you have had with your new toy. I am so happy  that the kids can enjoy it. Next time take a photo of  the finished product. I wonder if sweet potato would be as easy? Be interesting to mix them together for a great colour.

Helene is sure to have a new contest soon. Wonder what is next?

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