Quote #17

Mandolines all come with hand guards. You'll notice that I'm not using mine. And that is because it is almost impossible to cut carrots on a mandoline with a hand guard. I am, however, wearing a CUT-RESISTANT GLOVE! And I suggest that you do the very same thing, because food is good -- but safety should always come first.

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