Slicer Tools Guide

I got recipe from “Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day”. Most of the recipes in the book use white flour, BUT they just released their new book TODAY: “Healthy Bread in 5 Minutes a Day”. I ordered a copy on Amazon and will let you all know how I like it – supposedly, it has many recipes that use 100% whole grains.

I calculated that using all organic ingredients, raw honey, and raw milk this recipe comes out to less than $1 per loaf, with very little time or effort expended. Right now I am experimenting with using other grains, and adding sprouted wheat berries.

If you find yourself baking all or most of your family’s bread (as I have done consistently since discovering this recipe), you may want to invest in an electric slicer. I found several on amazon for $10-$30. You will be able to use the slicer for cutting meats and cheeses as well, which can help save money by buying in bulk.

There is nothing tastier than a fresh tomato in your salad, on your sandwich or added to your favorite recipe. However if you’ve ever tried to slice a tomato, you know that it can be difficult to get perfectly even slices. (Especially when you get to the end of a tomato.) So to make your life easier, and reduce the risky of accidentally cutting your fingers, use a tomato slicer.

Instructions
1. Wash your tomatoes and remove any stickers. Because you are going to be ingesting the skin of the tomato, you want to be sure to wash it in warm water thoroughly before using the slicer. Then pat dry with a paper towel.

2. Remove the stem of the tomato using a knife. Place the tomato on your cutting board and make a small circular incision around the core of the tomato stem. Once you’ve completed the circle the stem will remove easily.

3. Align your tomato with the slicer. There are two main types of tomato slicers that work using the same basic principle. A handheld tomato slicer, and a more industrial version that looks somewhat like a deli meat slicer. If you are using the handheld version, simply place the tomato slicer over the tomato on your cutting board to align. If you are using the more industrial version, place the tomato in the moon shaped guide.

4. Slice your tomato. If you are using the handheld version, simply press down firmly, and the sharp blades will travel right through the tomato. If you are using the industrial version, push the handle forward, which moves the moon shaped guide and presses the tomato through the blades.