I caved..

[jglass]

I ordered one of those Titan Peelers.

[KYHeirloomer]

Let us know how it works for you, Janie.

I recently bought a less expensive version, cuz I was interested in the two-direction cutting idea. Had two problems with it:

First, I found it awkward to use. It's much easier to just peel half the veggie, turn it around, and do the second half.

Second, this particular model had serrated cutting edges, which left ridges in the veggie. I didn't care for this at all, and in some cases, such as shaving cheese, the peeler was useless.

Long and the short of it: I deep-sixed the thing.

[jglass]

I ordered it from Fingerhut.
At the rate they ship I'll probably get it sometime next week.

[The Ironic Chef]

I had to watch an infomercial just to see what you were talking about. They make it look so easy to fly through peeling everything. Right down to a pineapple. I'm thinking if people peel that fast they would be taking off a pound of flesh.
A serrated edge on a peeler doesn't seem to make much sense.
I'm waiting to see how you like your new peeler too.

[jglass]

Nothing on those info things work like they say when you get your hands on them. Yeah I have had a couple of Mandoline slicers for a couple of years now and still have all of my fingers. I did give myself a good cut on the big one right afer I got it so now Im super careful with any of that stuff. It is supposed to come with a small cutting board and some kinda little booklet to show you how to garnish. It comes with some little thing to make it into a mini mandolin. I see they have had them on sale 2 titans for 9.99 now. I figure in another month they will be at Big Lots lol.

Anyone gonna try those topsy turvy things you grow tomato plants in upside down? Jon's Dad wants to try on of them.

[cookie]

That peeler did look cool-really, really fast! I did see the tomato-growing-upside down thing... It looked like a very different idea. I would probably just grow them in a pot but that's just me. Cookie

[KYHeirloomer]

Janie, those topsy turvey planters are incredibly overpriced, IMO.

People have been growing tomatoes upside down for years, now. Just get yourself a 5-gallon pail (you can get them free at the bakery departments in supermarkets). Cut a small hole in the bottom. Fill the bucket. Plant your seedling right side up.

Once the seedling has rooted solidly, you can hang the pail. Use the mouth for a second crop, such as basil.

As with any container planting, it's important to watch your moisture and nutrient levels, because they both deplete rapidly.

[jglass]

Jon's Dad was just showing me tonight he had constructed himself one very much like what you describe Brook. I am going to get a cherry or grape tomato plant for the balcony this year but I will just put it into a pot.
I had to go down to Jon's Dads after it got dark. I have a sparkplug mis-firing and he wanted to check it out and see if it was throwing sparks. It was..I have to get some new plugs and plugwires in the next few days. My car is running like and dog and not even that good when it rains lol.

[The Ironic Chef]

I have grown tomatoes hanging from 5 gallon buckets for years. I can't believe the price they are charging for the items to do the same thing on those infomercials. The tomato tree is the biggest joke ever. Yes for 3 easy payments of 19.95 you can grow your very own tomatoes. Come on. You have got to be kidding. They sell you a plastic bag hanging on an IV bag holder. And then to hype it up they go into all the great tomato product recipes you can put together with your luscious vine ripened tomatoes but not once mention a tomato sandwich. Everyone that grows tomatoes knows that's the most important item most tomato growers wait for since they planted their first seed.

[jglass]

Well I checked the shipping and it was shipped on April 1 so it should be here about any day.