While I’m waiting for news from up north (Cardis probably don’t show until after 2:00), I decided to try out my Mothers’ Day presents (to myself). My kids would NEVER buy me something this useful. They get me “stuff” that sits around and gets dusty or gift cards to restaurants (those are okay). I’ve come full circle. I remember being annoyed when I was gifted with something that plugged in or belonged in the kitchen. Times change. Since I’ve been creating raw dog food, I’ve learned there were some issues that needed to be addressed. Cutting through bone has been an issue and the shears I had made blisters on my forefinger. So, I ordered a cleaver — heavy, but well-balanced, and a nice pair of poultry shears. Amazon, I love you! Having the right tools slashed 45 minutes from the preparation time for a 26# batch of dog food. Even better, I have no blisters or other injuries. These items and a big spoon are all I need.
That’s a pretty scary picture taken out of context 🙂
Oooh, shiny! =] I love new kitchen tools about as much as an avid handyman loves his power tools! I’ve been keeping my eye out for a good cleaver and thinking about getting poultry shears as well. You’ll have to let me know what you got and if they work well! I L-O-V-E Amazon as well, so will check it out. Anything to save time.
Looks like something from a 1800’s surgeon’s bag!!
Yikes! I don’t know how you managed without a cleaver! But, yeah, very, very scary pix!