SC - broth info

[Stefan li Rous]

Stefan li Rous wrote:
> 
> > Cadoc MacDairi said:
> > If you don't mind modern conveniences, I would suggest for slicing
> > veggies and others en masse, either a cheapo mandolin or if you can find a
> > rotary slicer/chopper/mixer/grater that is decent and hand cranked leaves
> > you independent of site offerings and outlets.
> Huh? I thought a mandolin was a musical instrument. Do you grate things
> across the strings until it gets full? Seems like it would be difficult
> getting all the shavings out. :-) I can see where you would want to buy
> a cheap one for this though. :-)

The stringed instrument is the _mandolin_. The thing with the blade on
it (rather like a grater only with a straight blade) in a _mandoline_.
My grandmother had one (the latter, that is) that was made to fit over a
large bowl- it was perfect for cutting cabbage to make sauerkraut.

'Lainie