I find it difficult to easily slice sweet potatoes because of stiffness and hand pain. But I do miss my homemade sweet potato chips. I wondered if my favorite kitchen appliance, the Presto Professional Salad Shooter, could slice sweet potatoes.
Tag: Cooking
How to Mince Garlic and Ginger (The Easy Way)
Mincing garlic and ginger used to be effortless. Grab a knife, chop away, done. Now? My hands remind me that nothing stays effortless forever. Painful joints make the simple act of mincing feel like a negotiation. Finding an Easy Way I tried everything. Garlic presses worked… for a while. Pressing ginger? Forget it. Even garlic…
Healthy Eating for Seniors: Making Meals Manageable at Home
There’s no shortage of expert guidance about what older adults should eat. I’ve read it, bookmarked it, and nodded along. But knowing what’s recommended and actually preparing food day after day aren’t the same thing. As I’ve gotten older, the challenge hasn’t been understanding what’s considered “good” food. It’s been the effort required to turn…
Vitamix: Decades of Blending, Grinding, and Supporting Daily Life
I’ve had my Vita-Mix Total Nutrition Center Super 5000 for more than two decades. It has outlived its seven-year warranty three times, yet it still blends, chops, and purees as reliably as the day I first brought it home. For me, the Vitamix isn’t just a kitchen appliance — it’s a companion that quietly shapes…