The Kitchen Tool that Could

I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to a new friend of mine.  She's been around for a while now, but only recently... like in the past month or so have we really gotten to know each other well. 

Meet, Miss Veggie Wedger

I first met Veggie Wedger through Pampered Chef, of course.  I didn't think I would really use her that much, but you know how it is... as a consultant I don't turn down those little perks like free products.  So, there she sat in my cabinet.  I displayed her at a party or two.  And then one day I made a discovery!

I hate cutting oranges.  They are sticky and juicy and messy.  My husband, however, enjoys fresh fruit in his lunch and likes oranges very much!  Enter Miss Veggie wedger.  No mess, No fuss, No juice, No sticky... just a perfectly round orange, cut into perfect wedges, and placed in a plastic baggie.  I though, WOW, you are handy to have around.

Then came the day of the potato soup.  I was going to cut them on the cutting board like always, but Miss Veggie Wedger had proved so useful with oranges, I thought I would really put her to the test with a bunch of dense potatoes!  No way would she glide through them with ease.  BUT she COULD! and she DID!  And it was good.  You can see in the above picture a wedged potato... I didn't believe it until I did with my own to hands, but in one quick (not at all pesky) push, I had perfectly wedged potatoes.

So, tough root veggies didn't stump Miss Veggie Wedger, and neither did my sweet citrus, but I was betting she'd kill a tomato.  I didn't really think she'd wedge it perfectly for a salad without smushing it a little and letting all the juicy out.  But she could... and she did (you can see that in the picture too).

So, this week, I would like to recognize Miss Veggie Wedger as working her way up to my top 5 favorite kitchen gadget list.  Those of you who know my love of kitchen gadgets realize just what an honor this is for her!

Congratulations Miss Veggie Wedger... you are a cut above the rest!

I didn't do this post as an advertisement at all - seriously!  Just wanted to share a kitchen tool that I have come to love.  BUT since I happen to be a Pampered Chef consultant, if you or someone you know could really use this little gem, it would be cruel for me not to tell you how you too can have her in your kitchen!  Click Here for a link to my website where you will find her and other wonderful kitchen-y goodness!