topic Re: Genius food chopper in Kitchen

Genius food chopper

heirloom — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 21:26:56 GMT

Has anyone sliced pepperoni with this chopper/slicer?

I enjoy making cheese trays and adding sliced/diced pepperoni to bread sticks, etc. Just wondering if the blade is sharp enough to go through the pepperoni.

Re: Genius food chopper

wagirl — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 21:36:15 GMT

I just ordered this--been eying it for a long time. I had something similar that I used all the time only not many cutters or blades to change-----you had to really slam it down to get the veggie thru the blades--but it broke at the hinge. It looks like pepperoni wouldn't be an issue. We'll see!

Re: Genius food chopper

queendiva — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 21:38:11 GMT

I'm sure the mandolin attachment blade is. FYI, I bought the exact same unit from Avon, including all accessories, for a fraction of the price. I always check the Bay for Genius products. With tax and s/h, the Q wants $50.00 plus for it.

Re: Genius food chopper

heirloom — Sun, 02 Nov 2014 21:44:37 GMT

Thanks Queendiva,

I thought the price was a little high too, but it looks so easy when they use it. But my main concern was the pepperoni. I'll have to check the avon one out.

Re: Genius food chopper

wagirl — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:02:07 GMT

On 11/2/2014 queendiva said:
I'm sure the mandolin attachment blade is. FYI, I bought the exact same unit from Avon, including all accessories, for a fraction of the price. I always check the Bay for Genius products. With tax and s/h, the Q wants $50.00 plus for it.

OMG---just went to the Bay and found one for half of the Q price plus free ship and no taxes!!! What was I thinking---I always check online before I buy anything here!!! Cancelled my Q order ASAP!! Now I have a head ache---from kicking myself

Re: Genius food chopper

millieshops — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:11:39 GMT

Almost every gadget comes in a price range. You've just got to find the range that gives you enough quality for what you want and that still fits your pocket book.

I use a sharp knife for almost everything - no gadgets. Saves money and space.

I love to watch the demos, but I know I won't ever be making so much food that those things make sense for me.

Re: Genius food chopper

kzjohnson — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 16:42:04 GMT

I've had mine for well over a year. The nicer dicer is definitely the most used gadget I've ever bought especially from QVC. I use it at least weekly mostly for chopping/slicing vegetables and fruits. I have used it for cheeses and eggs with no problem. Can't speak for meat items.

I will say those blades are crazy sharp and arestill doing a remarkable job over a year later.

I just made a vegetable noodle soup yesterday and chopped the all the veggies, from the onions to the turnips in the nicer dicer. It made for a very nice looking bowl of soup and saved me a ton of time with prep.

For me it's been well worth the investment.

Re: Genius food chopper

jaxs mom — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 17:45:16 GMT

I've been so tempted to get one of these. I mainly want it for onions because I'm so sick and tired of the tears and having to clean my glasses after cutting.

Re: Genius food chopper

Deadeye Daisy — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:44:49 GMT

I've been using my 40 year old German Börner V Slicer for years to slice pepperoni both thin and thick. I prefer the old style V slicer with the inserts, as you can easily sharpen the blades. The newer ones with adjustment knobs can never be sharpened.

Sometimes, I use one of my KA Food Processors to do meats, but when I only want enough cheese and pepperoni for one pizza, the Börner works great.

Re: Genius food chopper

Deadeye Daisy — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:46:38 GMT

jaxs mom:

Try using a pair of swim goggles. I keep a pair in the kitchen hanging on a hook on my wall vegetable bin. Best thing ever to keep away the tears.

Re: Genius food chopper

karlam — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 16:55:27 GMT

I used mine over the weekend to slice pepperoni and I didn't have a problem. The pepperoni I used was a harder pepperoni (I find Hormel brand softer) so it took a little effort but sliced evenly.