A mandoline is both awesome and scary. Awesome, because it really can do things a knife can’t (at least not when wielded by a mere amateur), like julienning a couple of pounds...
Why It's Cool: Takes both the guesswork and the constant surveillance out of making a perfect roast...
Have you ever noticed that there are certain tools that can give you precision and improved results, without making you seem obsessive-compulsive. A leave-in thermometer is one...