Why didn't I think of this? Duh. Can't wait to try it.

deedles

9 years ago

How cool is this? I wonder if it works... a sharp knife would be a must. Somebody try this and report back.

Here is a link that might be useful: easy way to cut cherry tomatoes

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sonny_h
9 years ago
Awesome!
brightm
9 years ago
And tomatoes that aren't the least bit squishy.
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Knives in a drawer to avoid crime? That's really reaching IMO. Most people can tell which drawer is likely to have a knife in most kitchens, and if someone has to run to a kitchen to grab a knife out of the block, well, that gives you time to run too. And I suppose they could grab one from the dish drainer too. I'm an active crime prevention advocate, but I don't think we need to go overboard. I keep often used utensils on the counter in a coffee can with the handle down and grab by the handle. I get irritated watching restaurant workers put silverware on a table and grab the end of it when putting it down. Same for anyone setting a table. Is it a huge thing in the grand scheme of life? No. Is it disgusting nonetheless, to me yes. Same thing on glasses. Why do people have to grab it and stick their fingers INTO a glass when setting it down? I guess this should go under the pet peeves thread. I don't have a dishwasher. It just hit me a few months ago that I should sort the silverware when I wash it. I used to, then got out of the habit. There's two slots in the drainer for cutlery. So I lean the spoons one way in one, then lean the knives the other way in the same slot, then forks can go in the other along with steak knives. Handles go up and I can grab the whole bunch and put them all away rather quickly this way. Sharp knives go in the block but go sharp side UP so it's not rubbing on the wood all the time, thus dulling it.
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leela4
9 years ago
(somewhat) off topic:
Deedles-How's your kitchen going? Did I miss your reveal?

Signed,
(nosy) Lee
annkh_nd
9 years ago
Will it work as well for to-may-tos as to-mah-tos?
jerzeegirl
9 years ago
Very cool technique!

However.......

If you cut a cherry tomato in half you don't get the fun of eating them and having them pop in your mouth! That's no fun.

Those two extra plates to wash.....
CEFreeman
9 years ago
LIke cutting bagel.
So may people try to slice the bagel in half holding it horizontally in their hand. Off go the finger tips!

If you begin by cutting it in half vertically, so you have two, 'c' shaped pieces, set it on the counter with the open part of the 'c' which is now flat. Then cut down through the bagel and you have your four pieces you can easily eat without looking like a bagel pig.

There are all kinds of DUH things out there, aren't there?!
I thought this tomato thing was a good idea, too. I'm trying to figure out what else could be done this way....
athomesewing
9 years ago
Very cool! Thanks for sharing!
dwsharp81
9 years ago
Most genius things are simple. This is one of them. Very cool!
scootermom
9 years ago
That looks like so much fun! Have to try it.
mrspete
9 years ago
Just another thing that makes me say, "That is so simple! Why couldn't I think of that myself?" Great tip.
rococogurl
9 years ago
Where I live bagels are cut in thirds. Vertically. No issues.
tea4all
9 years ago
Great tip that I will put to use! Thanks for posting that!
deedles
Original Author
9 years ago
I'll have to get some cherry toms and try this.

leela4: NO, I haven't posted my reveal. We're so dang busy trying to get our old house emptied out and ready to sell that I keep putting it off and off. I'm gonna post it soon though. Thanks for asking! I'm afraid by the time it gets posted nobody on here will remember me, lol.
leela4
9 years ago
I love cherry (or any kind of) tomatoes.

deedles-I'm glad all is well with you and your kitchen. Can't wait to see it.
carolssis
9 years ago
WOW! Way cool. And I'm looking at a bowl of them right now. My friend has a cherry tomato plant that has gone crazy with output and she shares with me. I'm a happy camper now! thanks!
gr8daygw
9 years ago
I watched the garlic peeling one too and that was pretty cool. I'll have to try that. Then of course I then watched the perfect boiled egg video but I have to dispute that one. I use a double boiler to make boiled eggs. I don't immerse them in the boiling water at all. I put them in the top of the double boiler, cover and let them steam. Then instead of wasting lots of water running it over the eggs, I drain off the hot water and cover with cold tap water and then put lots of ice cubes in and let sit for a few minutes then peel and they peel like a dream. Simply roll the egg and then peel off the shell in nearly one whole piece. Those are fun videos to watch and very helpful, too. Thanks for sharing. I will definitely try that with the cherry tomatoes. I love those and also the grape tomatoes but I guess you couldn't use that method for those since they are oval. Wah...
deedles
Original Author
9 years ago
Well, I gave it a try and I think it works but I don't seem to have the right plates. Mine are too deep and I pretty much sliced the top third off most of the tomatoes. Gotta dig out some other plates and try again.

I never heard of doing boiled eggs in a double boiler. Like a steamer basket or an actual double boiler pan?
nancyj
9 years ago
Oh, that is really cool! I'm waiting for DH to get home so I can show him the video since he's the cook in the family.

Why didn't I think of this? Duh. Can't wait to try it.

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