I use the Vidalia Onion Chopper ... say it on TV, bought it at bed bath and beyond.... costs 19.99 at Target http://www.target.com/Vidalia-Chop-Wizard/dp/B000I6JZWA/sr=1-1/qid=1212535737/ref=sr_1_1/601-6644967-0947337?ie=UTF8&rh=k%3Avidalia%5Fchopper&page=1

Thanks guys. I am glad that there are many boring people here (LOL). Now you will all leave me alone. I got to read a few telephone directories. (heheheeee) dcarch Spice= Allspice. Spice= basil Spice= basil Spice= basil Spice= basil Spice= Black pepper Spice= Cardamom Spice= chili pepper/thyme Spice= chili peppers Spice= cilantro Spice= cinnamon Spice= cinnamon Spice= cinnamon Spice= Cinnamon Spice= cinnamon Spice= Cinnamon Spice= cinnamon Spice= cinnamon Spice= Cloves Spice= cumin Spice= cumin Spice= cumin Spice= Dill Weed Spice= garlic Spice= garlic Spice= garlic Spice= garlic Spice= Garlic Spice= Garlic if for food or Old Bay Spice= garlic powder Spice= Ginger Spice= ginger Spice= ground coriander Spice= Nutmeg Spice= Nutmeg Spice= pepper Spice= pepper Spice= Tarragon Spice= thyme (ok it's a herb I know - but I love it) Spice= Tie between garlic and black pepper Summer Meal= anything from the grill Summer Meal= BBQ Summer Meal= BLT Summer Meal= BLT (during tomato season) Summer Meal= BLT Sandwich with fresh local tomatoes and sweet corn Summer Meal= burgers on the grill Summer Meal= chicken harvest salad Summer Meal= Chicken Shish Ke Bob Summer Meal= Creamy Lemon Potato Salad/Burger Summer Meal= fresh veggies with sliced tomatoes and cornbread and lots of sweet iced tea with lemon Summer Meal= Gazpacho, and grilled veggies Summer Meal= grilled bacon & potato kabobs, corn on the cob, sliced tomatoes Summer Meal= Grilled Bone-in Chicken Breasts w/ grilled mixed vegetables Summer Meal= grilled burgers Summer Meal= grilled chicken and pineapple Summer Meal= grilled langoustines with a fresh salad Summer Meal= grilled pork tenderloin Summer Meal= Grilled rib-eye, corn-on-the-cob, watermelon Summer Meal= grilled shrimp and fresh corn on the cob Summer Meal= grilled shrimp, stuffed tomatoes Summer Meal= grilled steaks Summer Meal= Grilled veggies and good bread, followed with ice-cold watermelon Summer Meal= Hummus with pita chips Summer Meal= lobster and corn on the cob - both steamed Summer Meal= Pork salad, like taco salad but with sweet pork, or a burrito on a plate Summer Meal= ribs with corn on the cob Summer Meal= salad Summer Meal= Salad, big layered salad Summer Meal= Salad, Chef Salad Summer Meal= Salad, chicken caesar salad Summer Meal= Salad, chicken salad, cantaloupe,and garlic toast Summer Meal= Salad, cold pasta salad Summer Meal= Salad, my mom's warm potato salad & chili con carne & green salad Summer Meal= Salad, Taco Salad Summer Meal= Salad, Tomato, Onion and Cucumber Salad Summer Meal= salads Summer Meal= Salads. Summer Meal= sashimi Summer Meal= Seafood Buffet at the Hilton, AC, NJ. Summer Meal= steamed mussels/shioyaki Summer Meal= watermelon & grilled cheese sandwich Veggie= All Root Vegetables. Veggie= artichoke Veggie= artichoke, This is tough. I love 'em all, but maybe steamed artichoke. Veggie= artichokes Veggie= asparagus Veggie= asparagus Veggie= asparagus Veggie= asparagus Veggie= broccoli Veggie= broccoli Veggie= Brussels Sprouts Veggie= carrot Veggie= Carrots Veggie= Carrots Veggie= cauliflower Veggie= corn Veggie= Corn Veggie= Corn Fresh Veggie= Corn on the cob Veggie= corn on the cob Veggie= corn on the cob Veggie= eggplant Veggie= fresh garden peas Veggie= Green Beans Veggie= leek Veggie= lettuce Veggie= okra/greens Veggie= parsnips Veggie= parsnips Veggie= potato Veggie= red peppers Veggie= roasted Red Peppers Veggie= snap peas Veggie= snow peas Veggie= Spinach Veggie= Stir fries. Veggie= Tomato Veggie= Tomatoes Veggie= tomatoes fresh field Veggie= Tomatoes sliced from my garden (Yes, I know it's really a fruit) Veggie= tomatoes vine-ripened "Th-th-th-that's all folks!"

Linda C, you jumped the gun before I could reply to Linda's question. Sure I have a sense of humor but now I'm not sharing my recipe for diced alligator salsa. I also have a good food processor and I do use my chef's knife for many things but that's beside the point. I think my question has been answered. As is usually the case, some like it and some don't. I actually had Annie's Salsa in mind. I preferred using my chef's knife to the food processor but I got mighty tired by the end of a chopping, slicing, mincing, dicing day. Thanks for all your input. jude

Carol, I just got two of those colored paring knives, and they are very sharp. Dishwashable too! Vicki, silicone pastry brushes are nice because they go into the dishwasher. I also like the silicone spatulas. Microplanes of course, but I guess you have them. How about a cherry-and-olive pitter? Cathy, I'm thinking of getting a muffin splitter (TJ's British Muffins aren't fork-split like most), but I try to avoid one-function things. Glad to hear you say it works. Has anyone tried the Chestnutter? Does it work? That's one single-function thing I'd like to have; scoring chestnuts is hard (and dangerous). W-S was clearing them out at half price, but I dithered and now they're gone.