Vidalia Chop Wizard
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Vidalia Chop Wizard
Customer Review: This Wizard is a 10
Summary: 5 Stars
Just have to join the chorus of rave reviews for this little device. My husband and I agree this is our favorite kitchen gadget (we're not big on gadgets for the most part) and our college-age son has requested one for his own kitchen - I think I'll get a couple more while I'm here - they will make great Christmas gifts to a few other 'chefs' we know and love. I had to chuckle at the lady whose 3 & 5 years olds help her chop now, and another reviewer, the 5'2" bride who can't find the muscle to manage her big bad chopper unless hubby lends his . . . smile. It IS true that if a piece of food on the chopping grid is too thick or overlaps onto the edges at all it can be very difficult if not impossible to whack it on through the grid. When this happens to me I carefully peel the overlap back onto the grid and try again - it will work easily. If the piece is simply too thick, you may have to pry it off the grid and pare it down some - don't worry -- you won't make that mistake very often. This device works just like the ravers say - it makes chopping stuff FUN!! And the base has cup measurements marked on it so you can tilt it on its end as you work to see the volume without transferring. As another reviewr mentioned - I would buy a replacement tomorrow if I broke mine today. If you cook - get one - you won't be sorry.Customer Review: tips on using the Wizard
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased mine from a local store and they had a cheaper one made by Progressive as well. I chose the Wizard for it has two different size chopping girds. I bought this mainly for making my salsa and after reading reviews I knew to cut the tomato before slicing. I cut my roma in half and pressed down only to have it stop on me. I lifted the lid and noticed the thick skin of the roma tomato was stopping me. Easy fix, I now quarter my tomatoes and it works great. The first time I pushed the thing through it made a loud pop when it closed and it scared the cats. I now fold up a kitchen towel and place the chopper on that and it cuts down the noise quite a bit. Chopping onions you still should peel them and slice into ½ inch or so sections. Okay, you might say if you have to do all this cutting prep work why get this and the answer is once you push that first chunk of onion or tomato through and see how even and finely chopped it is you will be hooked. I used the bigger blade to chop baby carrots and radishes for salads and it worked quite well. Another tip is use two hands when chopping and place one of those hands close to the hinge area so there is not too much presser on the hinge and have it crack on you. So far I really enjoy it and it even makes making my salsa kind of fun.Customer Review: Great Tool - Not Bomb Proof
Summary: 4 Stars
I've owned both the Alligator brand and the Vidalia Chop Wizard and was much happier with the Vidalia Chop Wizard. I found that I rarely used the second (large opening) blade, but I used the other blade almost daily. The plastic container was great and I liked the measuring markings on the side. I liked having uniform sized pieces of onion and I didn't think they were too small. For me, it was a great time saver. I have to say, though, that after frequent use, the blades do eventually dull and then it becomes more and more difficult to chop. From the very start, I used it only for onions because it just smashed anything else I tried to use it on (like tomatoes and bell peppers). And I ALWAYS cut the onion in half and chopped each half separately. After about a year of use, I ended up having to slice an onion into thirds or quarters and then chop each slice. That worked for awhile, but eventually the blades got so dull that I broke the plastic hinge from the amount of pressure I had to exert. I broke it about two weeks ago and I've really missed it. I'm ordering another one today. So why 4 stars? I think it should have held up a little longer than it did. But honestly I used the poor thing to death and I can afford to get one a year and save myself lots of time and eye-tearing.Customer Review: GREAT!!!!! until it broke!!!
Summary: 3 Stars
My husband LOVES!!!!! this chopper. He raved and raved about it for weeks. He has used it about 4 times a week for about 3 months to chop onions; tomatoes; (tomatoes do not do as well in this chopper--they get kind of mashed up); celery; and peppers.
However, as time went on, the slicer part seemed to dull and it became harder to close the top part over the onion and thus required more forceful action to chop the onion. Then, the hinge broke--i suspect due to the need for forceful slamming. He can still use it, but it is more difficult to use.
Both the dull slicer and broken hinges is a primary complaint of those who have given this product low ratings.
Even so, he loves it so much, he wants another one. Hopefully this one will last longer.
A few more comments... even at its best, this did require some force to push the cover down on the onions. It is also very loud. I don't mind, but the first time he used it, I was downstairs and heard this loud slamming and went upstairs to see what was going on. Our little dog runs as soon as he sees the chopper come out, as he does not like loud noises.
but bottom line, my husband says this is the best chopper ever and wants to give another one a shot.
Customer Review: Great Kitchen Helper
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm always skeptical about these As Seen on TV products, but since I'm all thumbs in the kitchen, I thought I'd have nothing to lose with trying this one. Lo' and behold, it is by far THE SINGLE MOST USEFUL ITEM in my kitchen next to the microwave! I use it many times a day, for dicing fruit for the kids, to making fresh salads and preparing mashed potatoes. There is nothing easier since you simply place the fruit or veggie on the blade, close the top firmly yet easily, and presto -- you've just perfectly diced! The instructions recommend cutting larger pieces in half or quarters and this helps especially with potatoes. There are two different dicing blades which allow for the real small cubes like onions for egg salad, and the larger pieces great for fruit salads. I especially love the quick pop in and out blade panels, easy to rinse and store. There is a small plastic picker to get the crud out from the blades while rinsing, and this came in handy when I diced apples with skins. The base has rubber stoppers so the unit sits firmly on your counter with no clumsy sliding around. I love this product so much I plan to buy one for all the cooks in my family to make their job in the kitchen much easier. A+ all the way. Get one!