No matter how you slice it, Giada De Laurentiis knows her stuff when it comes to kitchen tools. (Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)(Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)More
In case you're not aware of the cucumber craze that's taken social media by storm, it all started when TikToker @logagm began posting recipe videos saying, "Sometimes, you need to eat an entire cucumber," and would proceed to demonstrate a simple (but wildly craveable) cucumber recipe. Soon, other content creators caught on — including Giada De Laurentiis!
One thing many of these videos have in common is the use of a mandoline, an extremely effective slicing tool that makes prepping produce a breeze. Well, we were able to identify the mandoline De Laurentiis used in an Instagram video, and it's the Oxo Steel Chef's Mandoline Slicer 2.0. Want to whip up your own refreshing cucumber creations and more? Well, this gizmo happens to be over 40% off during the Amazon Labor Day Sale.
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This stainless steel number might be the sleekest slicing device we've ever seen (and we'd expect nothing less from something found in Giada De Laurentiis' kitchen).
The black and steel model is even less at $50!
While this isn't the absolute lowest price we've seen this gadget on sale for, it's within $10 of it — and a Labor Day deal of nearly 45% off is nothing to scoff at. Sure, there are cheaper mandolines on the market, but this one comes from a well-respected brand, is made of durable stainless steel that's meant to last and, most importantly, has an abundance of safety features (more on that to come!). There's also a black and steel version that's on sale for even less, though the one De Laurentiis uses is the all-steel model.
Of course, the Oxo Steel Chef's Mandoline Slicer 2.0 can be used for more than just cucumber prep. Way more. It comes with both straight and serrated blades — the straight being ideal for slicing through firmer ingredients and the serrated for softer foods — and can julienne, crinkle cut, waffle cut and straight cut. Homemade fries, anyone?
There's also a handy dial on the side that lets you choose from 21 (!) different thicknesses, whether you want paper-thin vegetables for making homemade chips or chunkier pieces to roast. Apple pie season is just around the corner, and you know what'll make prepping your orchard haul a cinch? Yup, you guessed it.
Now, mandolines don't exactly have the best reputation — they're often associated with, let's just say, finger "mishaps" due to their extremely sharp blades. That's why safety features are crucial, and this model doesn't skimp. For instance, the side of the blade that isn't being used is completely concealed, and it comes with a spring-loaded food holder, which you stick onto whatever you're slicing to use as a barrier between the fruit/vegetable and your hand; this way, you're never coming in close contact with the blade itself.
More than 1,600 Amazon customers say the slice is right when it comes to this tool.
"It's easy to use, easy to clean and, with the guard, easy to keep my fingers!" wrote one satisfied shopper. "It's worked on anything I've put on it ... It's stable, and so very sharp! This is a major point for me, because the sharpness means I don't have to exert large amounts of pressure. With shoulder damage, exerting strength causes pain, and I have none using this tool."
"My husband is the cook in our house," explained a shopper. "This mandoline is worth its weight in gold. My husband loves that unlike our previous mandoline, all the slices are even. Our previous one would give you different slices depending on the amount of pressure used. Because this one is all metal, they are all the same. No complaints from the chef!"
"Highly recommended," raved a user. "Veggies can be sliced paper-thin if desired. The safety in cleanup and performance are unsurpassed. Setup and cleanup are effortless."
"It doesn’t lay completely flat for storage, which is a little annoying," shared a generally happy buyer. That said, they added, "I’ve used it a few times now, and it’s solid. It has a stable base and feet so it doesn’t slip, and it cuts with ease. Super easy to clean."
"The only frustration I have is with its size," said a final fan. "It’s a bit large, and it takes up a fair amount of cupboard space. Nevertheless, I would absolutely buy it again."
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