Advantages: Bendy chopping board... no more spills
Disadvantages: Plastic can get marked by very sharp knives.

...Chopping board heaven! Being an avid and enthusiastic cook I am forever chopping things up and then pouring them into pans and so on. Before purchasing my bendy board I must admit to dropping a fair amount on the floor but no more ;o) The package has two boards in it, I have chosen to use one as a veg board and one for fruit. As with all kitchen utensils wash before use. Use and then wash as normal afterwards. One point to remember don't put these into a dishwasher as the plastic will permanently bend. I would advise putting this board on a hard surface before chopping as it is quite thin. Having done this chop as normal, then here comes the magic bit... Simply pick up the board and bend the two sides up, move it over to your pan/bowl and pour...bliss! You need to be a little careful when chopping on the board, as this is thin... Read review

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Advantages: High quality ,innovative design, looks good, functions well
Disadvantages: High price

...If you think that one chopping board is very much like any other then it’s clear that you haven’t spent any time with Nigel Hinton, a chef who was inspired to create the “à la cut” range of chopping boards to improve the process of food preparation. I met him earlier this year when he was exhibiting at the Vitality Show at Olympia and within a very short space of time I had decided to invest in 2 new chopping boards: a large circular one (15” diameter) and a small square one (9.75” square). They would replace an ageing breadboard which had been more widely used than originally intended, and a well-worn plastic chopping board. The Design What attracted me first to the “à la cut” range was the three-dimensional shape of the boards. Viewed from the top they look like very plain ordinary chopping boards, but they are all designed... Read review

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Advantages: It tastes fab and is quick
Disadvantages: You may have to do it twice as everyone wants more

...lenghways you need to move the knife around the stone in the middle - don't cut through it! Hold both sides and twist apart. One side will have the whole stone in, hit the stone with the blade of your knife so it sticks in and pull the stone out. [] Peel of the advocado skin - It comes away easily so do it by hand put the advocado in one of the bowls [] Roll the lemon on your chopping board applying slight pressure ( to release more juice) cut it in half and squeeze most of the juice (of one half) in with the advocado [] Peel one clove of the garlic and crush with the knife add to the advocado and lemon with a pinch of the salt and pepper [] Mash until quite smooth with the fork and place into one of the seving dishes CRUNCHY SALSA STUFF [] Peel and finely chop half the onion place in one... Read review

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Advantages: Good food, good company and Good beer! A great way to spend a Bank Holiday!
Disadvantages: If it rains your bbq will be buggered!

...breasts instead. ***BEERY BURGERS*** ~~~Ingredients 2 lbs. minced beef, to serve six 1 large onion (a red onion makes it nice and sweet) 3 slices stale rye bread (you can dry it out in the oven if you have fresh) 1/3 tsp. crushed caraway seeds 1/3 bottle ale (your choice...whatever is your favourite), at room temperature 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper white of one fresh egg. ~~~Method 1. Loosen the meat by spreading it on a mixing-board. 2. Peel and scrape the onion. Then chop it finely. 3. Trim the crusts from the bread and combine it in a bowl with the onion, caraway seeds, ale, salt, pepper and the meat. 4. Work the mixture with your fingertips until the mixture is combined evenly. 5. Form the meat mixture into burger shapes, beat the egg white lightly and brush on the burgers. 6. Cook on the grill... Read review

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Advantages: speed, looks and pure surfability
Disadvantages: cost, at 340 quid this is quite an expensive board

...i bought a beach beat board just before xmas 2000, i ordered it through harpoon looies surf shop in afflecks palace in manchester. this board was shaped by chops lascalles himself and is a fantastic shape. it has incredible floatiness, and for someone who is the wrong side of 13 stone this board is amazing, while i am about 15 stone and only surfing mini mals for the past 3 years, i found that this model, 7 foot, gave me instant short board skills, i found myself doing (badly) what i had seen the pros do on videos for years. it has a fish tail which allows very quick turns and is easy tail slide. i love this board so much. i would advise anyone who can dont buy an off the peg board, get it made for you it makes all the difference... Read review

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Advantages: Cheap and effective, dishwasher safe !
Disadvantages: You will become addicted to making milkshakes

...Fed up of using the knife and chopping board? Want a product that will let you chop / mix and blend almost any thing at ease ? This blender will effectively mix / blend soups, sauces, baby food, mayonnaise, milkshakes and pancake batter. The blender will also chop herbs, onions, chillies, nuts and probably allot more. I normally use my blender to puree soap right in the pan. The blender results with smooth and even blending and has a special shape that allows optimum chopping performance. The soft touch grip handle makes this product really easy to hold and feels comfortable to. I have a Braun MR400HC Hand Blender but with mine i got a high speed chopper attachment, Im not sure if the attachment is included within this particular package though. So i do recommend if you are planning to use your blender to either blend vegetables... Read review

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Advantages: No Meat a real treat
Disadvantages: no good if like me you like yer meat

...Salt & Black Pepper) Put the Olive Oil into a clean frying pan, heat until hot, then put in the Spinach leaves and cook on medium heat finally add the cloves of garlic that have been finely chopped and mix into the leaves, cook until they are all sweated through ( Soft & Limp) Hmmmmm that reminds me of...'er No I wont bother, anyway at the final moment season the dish and serve.. if you wish you can sprinkle some freshy grated Parmesan cheses on at the very end....this is a delicious compliment to a Sirloin Steak and a chilled glass of Pinot Grigot...Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm !!... Read review

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Advantages: You don't need to do the washing up
Disadvantages: I use it too much

...Dishwashers are without doubt the best invention ever. Whoever designed the first one should receive a Noble prize. Having recently moved form a 1 bed room flat to a 3 bedroom home with a large kitchen this was the first purchase. Order from the Co-op online (£279) and we were able to choose delivery date (the day after we moved in). It was very well packaged and was easy to install with a hole in the kitchen units its was simply a case of slot in plumb in and away you go. Has an excellent function that detect how dirty the water is and adjusts temperature, rinse etc. Also a timer delay so it can go on over night take advantage of cheap electricity. As its a novelty still we are still finding thinks that aren't dishwasher proof and chopping boards with stuck on plastic feet don't fair well. Neither does anything wooden that tends... Read review

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Advantages: Extremely tasty dish ...and i do not mean me
Disadvantages: You never eat it alone

...I love cooking, especially when it is for more than just myself and my son, as i tend to be more motivated. A dish that I regulary prepare for friends, is that of the below recipe. I sware my friends always know when i am cooking it, as within five minutes of it being out of the oven, the hoards appear. What you will need Ingredients Grade A Chicken Breast Mustard (Your favourite type) Fresh Basil Leaves Parma Ham Cous Cous Red & Yellow Peppers Yogurt Mint Olive Oil Seasonings Aparatus Non Stick Oven Tray Dessert Spoon Scissors Vegetable Knife Cocktail Sticks. Chicken Preperation Step 1 Preheat the over to 200'c Step 2 Take the pieces of chicken breast and lay them on your chopping board. Take a pair of scissors and make deep scores in to the chicken on both the front and reverse... Read review

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Advantages: Can make a normal meal a bit more interesting
Disadvantages: If you don't like potatos it's really not for you

...You will need: Frying pan Peeler Chopping board Sharp knife Ingredients: Potatos (Maris Piper are my personal choice) Sage (fresh or dried. I use dried) Salt Olive oil Butter Ok, to make this side dish you need to peel and chop the potatos. Heat olive oil in the pan, add butter. Add potatos Heat, stir and after a few minutes add the sage (or herbs of your choice). Find a lid that will cover and do so for a few more minutes. Take off lid, move around and add some salt. Put the lid back on. Do this two or three times (not adding more salt though. Then once they're almost done add some more salt. Take out of the pan and serve...mmmm!... Read review

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