(Obviously, I need to learn more about better photography.) In this picture, you'll see a mandolin (L), Quick Shake container from Tupperware (R), and a Spork (CF).
The mandolin I use to julienne and slice vegetables mainly. It comes with a grater attachment, but I very seldom use that. It can be a dangerous utensil to use especially if you don't use the cap while slicing and julienning the vegetables. (Of course, I very seldom use it - ugh! but, I have had very few accidents also.) I used it this morning to julienne the vegetables for the Vietnamese pickles. I use it often for the potatoes in the Farmer's breakfast (and I did use it for the Waffle Hash Browns that can be found on Pinterest). Just another FYI, I have bought a fairly expensive one at Bed, Bath and Beyond and I have this one, which is not as expensive at the BB&B one. I like this one better. It works better and isn't as bulky/heavy as the other one.
I have a lot of the Tupperware Quick Shake containers in my kitchen. If I ever went camping I would crack eggs before leaving home, put them in this to not worry about the egg shells breaking ( you can cook them either sunny side up or scrambled - try it!). I make salad dressings with this container and store them. I also mix up batters and shakes. It easier to take liquid items places (think Tupperware seal). The measurements along the sides, both in English or metric, are a convenient set of measurement cups all in one.
My all time favorite utensil is the Spork. Gordon discovered these at Cal Ranch store when we lived in Tooele. I bought a bunch of these. It works! They cut meat (but then you need to two). I recently found it at REI again. They are great to have for work, travelling, or in the car.
Yes, notice all these items accomplish more than one task. My kind of utensils.
