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For those who think they have everything
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Phred
2007-10-28 10:54:54 UTC
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I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!

<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>

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ant
2007-10-28 10:55:36 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen
Actually, that looks very useful, especially for people who use a lot of
avocado. You would get that messy business of getting the meat out of the
shell and then trying to slice it neatly; it would come out in nice neat
slices.
I'll keep an eye out for that!
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2007-10-28 11:34:39 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen
Actually, that looks very useful, especially for people who use a lot of
avocado. You would get that messy business of getting the meat out of the
shell and then trying to slice it neatly; it would come out in nice neat
slices.
Apart from the fact that I think it's overkill for the job, there's
the fact that avocados quite often have a few "nasty bits" on the
skin side of the flesh which you don't see until you've got the
flesh out. I would prefer to see the defects *before* I slice the
thing up, so just scooping out each half with a spoon seems a better
way to go anyway.
Post by ant
I'll keep an eye out for that!
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ant
2007-10-29 10:37:23 UTC
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Post by Phred
Apart from the fact that I think it's overkill for the job, there's
the fact that avocados quite often have a few "nasty bits" on the
skin side of the flesh which you don't see until you've got the
flesh out.
What are those things? They're quite annoying.
Post by Phred
I would prefer to see the defects *before* I slice the
thing up, so just scooping out each half with a spoon seems a better
way to go anyway.
I reckon it'd be easier to grab those nasty bits out from the neat slices.
Also, really ripe avodados are murder to slice, you get stuff everywhere.
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2007-10-29 10:46:01 UTC
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Post by ant
I reckon it'd be easier to grab those nasty bits out from the neat slices.
Also, really ripe avodados are murder to slice, you get stuff everywhere.
This 'you' doesn't ...
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Omelet
2007-10-29 11:03:28 UTC
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Also, really ripe avodados are murder to slice, you get stuff everywhere.
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You don't slice over-ripe avocados.
You make guacamole...
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Jeßus
2007-10-29 22:15:09 UTC
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Post by ant
Post by Phred
Apart from the fact that I think it's overkill for the job, there's
the fact that avocados quite often have a few "nasty bits" on the
skin side of the flesh which you don't see until you've got the
flesh out.
What are those things? They're quite annoying.
It's a reaction to insect attack...
Post by ant
Post by Phred
I would prefer to see the defects *before* I slice the
thing up, so just scooping out each half with a spoon seems a better
way to go anyway.
I reckon it'd be easier to grab those nasty bits out from the neat slices.
Slicing first makes it harder, if anything. The nasty bits are always
just under the surface of the skin, so assuming you scoop the flesh out
in one clean go, you can then just pick out the lumps quickly doing it
this way.
Post by ant
Also, really ripe avodados are murder to slice, you get stuff everywhere.
But really ripe avos really don't lend themselves to slicing, and are
better suited to guacamole?
FarmI
2007-10-31 01:41:54 UTC
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Post by Jeßus
Post by ant
I reckon it'd be easier to grab those nasty bits out from the neat slices.
Slicing first makes it harder, if anything.
And using the device which is being discussed would just mean that the
slices get torn up and mangled by the nasty lumps because they are hard and
won't slice.
unknown
2007-10-28 15:38:07 UTC
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Post by ant
Actually, that looks very useful, especially for people who use a lot of
avocado. You would get that messy business of getting the meat out of the
shell and then trying to slice it neatly; it would come out in nice neat
slices.
I'll keep an eye out for that!
Dope. You slice it IN the shell and then remove.
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Steve Pope
2007-10-28 17:58:29 UTC
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Post by ant
Actually, that looks very useful, especially for people who use a lot of
avocado. You would get that messy business of getting the meat out of the
shell and then trying to slice it neatly; it would come out in nice neat
slices.
Dope. You slice it IN the shell and then remove.
Personally, if I need sliced avocado I slice it in half, remove
the pit, and then with each half remove the skin and slice
up what's left.

The "remove the skin" step depends on the ripeness of the avocado.
If it's really ripe I use a spoon, if it's only just ripe I
either peel it off by hand or separate it with a butterknife.

I must say I've never in my life completely sliced one up through
the skin.

Steve
ant
2007-10-29 10:39:54 UTC
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Post by ant
Actually, that looks very useful, especially for people who use a
lot of avocado. You would get that messy business of getting the
meat out of the shell and then trying to slice it neatly; it would
come out in nice neat slices.
I'll keep an eye out for that!
Dope. You slice it IN the shell and then remove.
Yep, just like this gadget does. Quick, easy, neat, and clean.

dope.
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2007-10-28 21:52:52 UTC
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Post by ant
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen
Actually, that looks very useful, especially for people who use a lot of
avocado. You would get that messy business of getting the meat out of the
shell and then trying to slice it neatly; it would come out in nice neat
slices.
I'll keep an eye out for that!
?
It takes me about 20 seconds to extract the meat... all you need is a
sharp knife and a spoon :)
ant
2007-10-29 10:42:52 UTC
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Post by Jeßus
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It takes me about 20 seconds to extract the meat... all you need is a
sharp knife and a spoon :)
If it's very ripe, this doesn't work as well as one would like it to. And I
only bother with nice, soft avocadoes.
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2007-10-29 22:18:48 UTC
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It takes me about 20 seconds to extract the meat... all you need is a
sharp knife and a spoon :)
If it's very ripe, this doesn't work as well as one would like it to.
I really don't understand... If they're very ripe, then scooping out
with a spoon is even easier.
Post by ant
And I only bother with nice, soft avocadoes.
Well then why do you want to slice a really rip avo to begin with?
Bigbazza
2007-11-02 02:48:01 UTC
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Post by ant
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen
Actually, that looks very useful, especially for people who use a lot of
avocado. You would get that messy business of getting the meat out of the
shell and then trying to slice it neatly; it would come out in nice neat
slices.
I'll keep an eye out for that!
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Same here !... I would not mind one of those..It would very excellent for
the many Avocado's I like ..and know many others who would appreciate it...I
must look out for one for myself and Daughters..

There are 'many' useless things that are sold for the kitchen, but not this
one..

Bigbazza (Barry) Oz
Michael "Dog3"
2007-10-28 11:04:51 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Cheers, Phred.
I'm so with you on this item Phred. What is so hard about slicing an
avocado? That gadget looks like an impulse item to me. I'd see it in a bin
at a dollar store and buy it. It'd sit in gadget area with all the other
unused stuff.

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Stan Horwitz
2007-10-28 11:09:32 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Cheers, Phred.
Someone who needs to slice avocados might benefit from that tool,
especially those who like avocados, but have arthritis.
cybercat
2007-10-28 12:09:36 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
I think it's kind of cool! :) I might buy it if I ate more avocado. I recall
the really ripe ones being very messy to slice.
Dee.Dee
2007-10-28 14:00:35 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
I think it's kind of cool! :) I might buy it if I ate more avocado. I
recall the really ripe ones being very messy to slice.
Wondering why they have the word "Stockholm" in the name.

Dee Dee
Phred
2007-10-28 14:16:48 UTC
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Post by cybercat
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
I think it's kind of cool! :) I might buy it if I ate more avocado. I
recall the really ripe ones being very messy to slice.
Wondering why they have the word "Stockholm" in the name.
Probably because it's such a trustworthy name! ;-)
[Dunno about you Yanks, but we Aussies are heartily sick of being
lectured about all the Good Things the Scandinavians allegedly are
doing that Australia is not doing. Though I'm not surprised there are
so many saints there when they have to sit inside in the dark with
their worry beads for six months of the year!]

Cheers, Phred.
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Dee.Dee
2007-10-28 14:24:44 UTC
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Post by cybercat
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
I think it's kind of cool! :) I might buy it if I ate more avocado. I
recall the really ripe ones being very messy to slice.
Wondering why they have the word "Stockholm" in the name.
Probably because it's such a trustworthy name! ;-)
[Dunno about you Yanks, but we Aussies are heartily sick of being
lectured about all the Good Things the Scandinavians allegedly are
doing that Australia is not doing. Though I'm not surprised there are
so many saints there when they have to sit inside in the dark with
their worry beads for six months of the year!]
Cheers, Phred.
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I've not heard any lecturing about Scandinavian Good Things.

IKEA (the store) is kind of fun, but it is full of other things (I think)
besides Scandanavian items.

I have to admit I have always thought highly of ScanPans (though I've never
bought any, I've been tempted).
I like Dansk and admit that I own a beautiful (to me) Scandanavian made
(probably in the last 3-4 decades) teapot.

Most of the stuff I buy is from China -- not much choice. I'm sold on
'stuff' made in Italy. I wonder if I've been sold a bill-of-goods.

Perhaps in Australia they are importing more Scandinavian products? Is that
so?

Dee Dee
Wayne Boatwright
2007-10-28 14:26:15 UTC
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Oh pshaw, on Sun 28 Oct 2007 07:00:35a, Dee.Dee meant to say...
Post by Dee.Dee
Post by cybercat
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
I think it's kind of cool! :) I might buy it if I ate more avocado. I
recall the really ripe ones being very messy to slice.
Wondering why they have the word "Stockholm" in the name.
Dee Dee
You didn't know that Stockholm was the largest international avocado
growing region?
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Craig Welch
2007-10-29 00:36:22 UTC
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Post by Wayne Boatwright
You didn't know that Stockholm was the largest international avocado
growing region?
Heh. Reminds me of the rfc post a few years back where someone
maintained that the world's biggest durum wheat area was North
Dakota.
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2007-10-29 01:13:35 UTC
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Post by Wayne Boatwright
You didn't know that Stockholm was the largest international avocado
growing region?
Heh. Reminds me of the rfc post a few years back where someone
maintained that the world's biggest durum wheat area was North
Dakota.
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ant
2007-10-29 10:38:57 UTC
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You didn't know that Stockholm was the largest international avocado
growing region?
Is that Stockholm in Tonga, or Stockholm, Argentina?
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2007-10-29 10:46:26 UTC
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Post by Wayne Boatwright
You didn't know that Stockholm was the largest international avocado
growing region?
Is that Stockholm in Tonga, or Stockholm, Argentina?
Argentina, of course.
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ant
2007-10-30 11:17:49 UTC
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You didn't know that Stockholm was the largest international avocado
growing region?
Is that Stockholm in Tonga, or Stockholm, Argentina?
Argentina, of course.
Ah yes, their rough skinned avocadoes are considered by experts to be
slightly greener inside than those from the Tongan region.
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2007-10-30 12:11:55 UTC
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Oh pshaw, on Mon 29 Oct 2007 03:38:57a, ant meant to say...
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Post by Wayne Boatwright
You didn't know that Stockholm was the largest international avocado
growing region?
Is that Stockholm in Tonga, or Stockholm, Argentina?
Argentina, of course.
Ah yes, their rough skinned avocadoes are considered by experts to be
slightly greener inside than those from the Tongan region.
I knew you would know. <g>
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ant
2007-10-30 12:39:44 UTC
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Oh pshaw, on Tue 30 Oct 2007 04:17:49a, ant meant to say...
Post by ant
Ah yes, their rough skinned avocadoes are considered by experts to be
slightly greener inside than those from the Tongan region.
I knew you would know. <g>
I, however, as a very expert gourmet, prefer those from the northern region
of Antarctica.
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2007-10-30 12:41:35 UTC
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Oh pshaw, on Tue 30 Oct 2007 04:17:49a, ant meant to say...
Post by ant
Ah yes, their rough skinned avocadoes are considered by experts to be
slightly greener inside than those from the Tongan region.
I knew you would know. <g>
I, however, as a very expert gourmet, prefer those from the northern
region of Antarctica.
But aren't they very tiny, given the short growing season?
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ant
2007-10-30 13:08:41 UTC
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Oh pshaw, on Tue 30 Oct 2007 05:39:44a, ant meant to say...
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Oh pshaw, on Tue 30 Oct 2007 04:17:49a, ant meant to say...
Post by ant
Ah yes, their rough skinned avocadoes are considered by experts to
be slightly greener inside than those from the Tongan region.
I knew you would know. <g>
I, however, as a very expert gourmet, prefer those from the northern
region of Antarctica.
But aren't they very tiny, given the short growing season?
Yes, but they are much better than those awful specimens from Mars. Those
are awful, but so very prevalent.
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2007-10-30 14:50:33 UTC
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Oh pshaw, on Tue 30 Oct 2007 04:17:49a, ant meant to say...
Post by ant
Ah yes, their rough skinned avocadoes are considered by experts to
be slightly greener inside than those from the Tongan region.
I knew you would know. <g>
I, however, as a very expert gourmet, prefer those from the northern
region of Antarctica.
But aren't they very tiny, given the short growing season?
Yes, but they are much better than those awful specimens from Mars. Those
are awful, but so very prevalent.
The Martians are trying to trick us.
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Dee.Dee
2007-10-30 13:36:02 UTC
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Oh pshaw, on Tue 30 Oct 2007 05:39:44a, ant meant to say...
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Oh pshaw, on Tue 30 Oct 2007 04:17:49a, ant meant to say...
Post by ant
Ah yes, their rough skinned avocadoes are considered by experts to be
slightly greener inside than those from the Tongan region.
I knew you would know. <g>
I, however, as a very expert gourmet, prefer those from the northern
region of Antarctica.
But aren't they very tiny, given the short growing season?
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I think sea-level will make a difference in their size. ;-))
Dee Dee
Wayne Boatwright
2007-10-30 14:51:09 UTC
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Oh pshaw, on Tue 30 Oct 2007 04:17:49a, ant meant to say...
Post by ant
Ah yes, their rough skinned avocadoes are considered by experts to be
slightly greener inside than those from the Tongan region.
I knew you would know. <g>
I, however, as a very expert gourmet, prefer those from the northern
region of Antarctica.
But aren't they very tiny, given the short growing season?
--
Wayne Boatwright
I think sea-level will make a difference in their size. ;-))
Dee Dee
Above sea level or below?
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Dee.Dee
2007-10-30 15:46:59 UTC
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Post by Wayne Boatwright
Post by ant
I, however, as a very expert gourmet, prefer those from the northern
region of Antarctica.
But aren't they very tiny, given the short growing season?
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I think sea-level will make a difference in their size. ;-))
Dee Dee
Above sea level or below?
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Hold it -- wait, wait! I'll have to check the northern region Antarctica
numbers; I write up my findings and send forthwith.

Dee Dee
Wayne Boatwright
2007-10-31 00:58:03 UTC
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Post by Wayne Boatwright
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I, however, as a very expert gourmet, prefer those from the northern
region of Antarctica.
But aren't they very tiny, given the short growing season?
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I think sea-level will make a difference in their size. ;-))
Dee Dee
Above sea level or below?
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Hold it -- wait, wait! I'll have to check the northern region Antarctica
numbers; I write up my findings and send forthwith.
Dee Dee
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Craig Welch
2007-10-29 00:31:19 UTC
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I think it's kind of cool! :) I might buy it if I ate more avocado. I recall
the really ripe ones being very messy to slice.
M and I eat avocado every day. But there's no way we'd bother with a
tool like that. A few quick knife slices, and the flesh is all out
there, neatly sliced on the plate.
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2007-10-29 01:55:00 UTC
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Post by cybercat
I think it's kind of cool! :) I might buy it if I ate more avocado. I recall
the really ripe ones being very messy to slice.
M and I eat avocado every day. But there's no way we'd bother with a
tool like that. A few quick knife slices, and the flesh is all out
there, neatly sliced on the plate.
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unknown
2007-10-28 15:37:01 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
I can't imagine why. What a useless piece of junk!
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2007-10-28 16:25:41 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Cheers, Phred.
LOL! I Have seen this device in a catalog and wondered the same thing.
Another super-specialized tool for those with more money than brains,
and without the intelligence or ability to use a paring knife to do the
same thing. Not to mention, the idea that all avocados are the same size
or do not have over-ripe sections that need to be cut out - duh!
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James Silverton
2007-10-28 16:40:55 UTC
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Peter wrote on Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:25:41 -0400:

PA> In article <***@mid.individual.net>,
PA> ***@yahoo.com says...
??>> I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last
??>> week, and couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something
??>> like this needed in the kitchen? Okay, maybe not
??>> "needed", but somebody out there must be buying the damn
??>> things!
??>>
??>> <http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
??>>
??>> Cheers, Phred.
??>>
PA> LOL! I Have seen this device in a catalog and wondered the
PA> same thing. Another super-specialized tool for those with
PA> more money than brains, and without the intelligence or
PA> ability to use a paring knife to do the same thing. Not to
PA> mention, the idea that all avocados are the same size or do
PA> not have over-ripe sections that need to be cut out - duh!

Once in a while, I come across things that make me say "That's a
good idea!" but they don't always work that well, witness Oxo's
mango slicer! I'm back to a *blunt* knife again.

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Potomac, Maryland

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Omelet
2007-10-28 20:52:30 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Cheers, Phred.
Not all avocados are the same size or perfectly shaped.

Interesting toy tho'. Waste of drawer space tho'...
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Jeßus
2007-10-28 21:58:31 UTC
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Post by Omelet
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Cheers, Phred.
Not all avocados are the same size or perfectly shaped.
Good point, I'd like to see it's efficacy on those really small Hass
avos you sometimes see, or conversely the really large varieties...
you'd need to go back to scooping t out with a spoon to get all the meat
out anyway :)
Post by Omelet
Interesting toy tho'. Waste of drawer space tho'...
I wonder who keeps buying these sort of things... I'd have thought most
would quickly learn to be wary of this kind of junk after a few times!
Omelet
2007-10-28 22:37:20 UTC
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Post by Jeßus
Post by Omelet
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Cheers, Phred.
Not all avocados are the same size or perfectly shaped.
Good point, I'd like to see it's efficacy on those really small Hass
avos you sometimes see, or conversely the really large varieties...
you'd need to go back to scooping t out with a spoon to get all the meat
out anyway :)
Post by Omelet
Interesting toy tho'. Waste of drawer space tho'...
I wonder who keeps buying these sort of things... I'd have thought most
would quickly learn to be wary of this kind of junk after a few times!
Gadget whores. <g>
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Bigbazza
2007-11-02 03:03:48 UTC
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Post by Omelet
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Cheers, Phred.
Not all avocados are the same size or perfectly shaped.
Good point, I'd like to see it's efficacy on those really small Hass avos
you sometimes see, or conversely the really large varieties... you'd need
to go back to scooping t out with a spoon to get all the meat out anyway
:)
Post by Omelet
Interesting toy tho'. Waste of drawer space tho'...
I wonder who keeps buying these sort of things... I'd have thought most
would quickly learn to be wary of this kind of junk after a few times!
Having not seen the gadget, if it was an expanding gadget to flex to each
sized Avocado...that would not be a problem..

Bigbazza (Barry) Oz

Jeßus
2007-10-28 21:51:24 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
More junk to clog up the kitchen... :)

Why?

Maybe for similar reasons you can buy pre-chopped onions and the like in
supermarkets.
I always thought avos were quick and easy to prepare...
ant
2007-10-29 10:42:11 UTC
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Post by Jeßus
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
More junk to clog up the kitchen... :)
Why?
Maybe for similar reasons you can buy pre-chopped onions and the like
in supermarkets.
I always thought avos were quick and easy to prepare...
There's a vast difference between a useful gadget, and pre-prepared stuff in
bags (like those awful salads in bags and chopped up veggies).
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FarmI
2007-10-29 07:12:18 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
This (or a similar) device has been around for decades. I've never bothered
to buy one.
mªdcªt
2007-10-29 08:10:35 UTC
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x-no-archive: yes On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:54:54 GMT,
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Huh? I've got one (though not that brand).
Quite useful when you love avocados...

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ant
2007-10-29 10:43:37 UTC
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Post by mªdcªt
x-no-archive: yes On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:54:54 GMT,
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Huh? I've got one (though not that brand).
Quite useful when you love avocados...
I think some people think "I don't need this/don't think like this,
therefore everyone who does is an idiot".
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Jeßus
2007-10-29 22:25:45 UTC
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Post by mªdcªt
x-no-archive: yes On Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:54:54 GMT,
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
Huh? I've got one (though not that brand).
Quite useful when you love avocados...
I think some people think "I don't need this/don't think like this,
therefore everyone who does is an idiot".
Don't be so sensitive.

Aside from that, unless you have some kind of physical disability, I
just cant see how one of those would be either quicker or easier to use
than a knife and/or spoon. I've been eating the things almost daily for
more years than I know (also managed an avocado farm for 5 years) and
never seen any real improvement on the simplest method.

Enjoy your gadget :)
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Jeßus
2007-10-29 22:58:20 UTC
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Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>




Complicated stuff!! ;)
Andy
2007-10-30 23:14:46 UTC
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lol sure is! even so good vidoes as they show clearly how to do it thanks
Post by Jeßus
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
http://youtu.be/H1Hbpt3wcu4
http://youtu.be/DWziBpn0PwE
Complicated stuff!! ;)
Omelet
2007-10-31 15:30:23 UTC
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Post by Jeßus
Post by Phred
I saw one of these in the our local hardware store last week, and
couldn't believe it! FFS, *why* is something like this needed in the
kitchen? Okay, maybe not "needed", but somebody out there must be
buying the damn things!
<http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--57562534_Kitchen>
http://youtu.be/H1Hbpt3wcu4
http://youtu.be/DWziBpn0PwE
Complicated stuff!! ;)
Problem with that second method, why slice it at all if you are making a
mashed recipe with it? I'd just scoop the fruit out of the shell with a
spoon, drop it in the bowl and mash it with a fork.

And when I want slices, I want them wedge-shaped for things like this:

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So what I do is slice it in half around the seed, pop out the seed and
slice each half so I have quarters. I then simply peel the peel off with
my fingers so I have a perfect 1/4 naked avocado I then cut in half
again to make 1/8th wedges like are pictured in the salad I made.

I've learned to pick the perfectly ripe avocado to make the wedges with.
It has to be just the right ripeness to be able to remove the peel
pretty much in one piece without breaking or messing up the avocado
quarter.

Takes me maybe 60 seconds tops to do this.

I do have a video mode for my digicam. I need to get together with my
sister to film a demo of it.
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Phred
2007-11-01 10:13:40 UTC
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In article <omp_omelet-***@news.giganews.com>, Omelet <***@g_mail.com> wrote:
[snip]
[...] why slice it at all if you are making a
mashed recipe with it? I'd just scoop the fruit out of the shell with a
spoon, drop it in the bowl and mash it with a fork.
http://i15.tinypic.com/2nai9p3.jpg
G'day Om,

What's with the "i15" in that URL? Won't work for me unless I
simplify it to <Loading Image...>
So what I do is slice it in half around the seed, pop out the seed and
slice each half so I have quarters. I then simply peel the peel off with
my fingers so I have a perfect 1/4 naked avocado I then cut in half
again to make 1/8th wedges like are pictured in the salad I made.
I've learned to pick the perfectly ripe avocado to make the wedges with.
It has to be just the right ripeness to be able to remove the peel
pretty much in one piece without breaking or messing up the avocado
quarter.
Takes me maybe 60 seconds tops to do this.
P.S. I stumbled on *another* type of avocado slicer in a local
"kitchenware" shop today -- this one has wires to do the cutting
rather than solid blades. Seems every company of consequence makes a
version of these damn things! You can even get one to take the seed
out too!
<http://www.amazon.com/Amco-Avocado-Slicer-Pitter/dp/B000GCAS4A>


Cheers, Phred.
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