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December 19, 2009

Indoor Playground

So much to do, so little time!

Matt and I did household chores this morning, which meant that I cleaned and folded while he watched Conan 🙂

Then we set out for the gym. Lately my mindset about the gym has changed. Whenever I get the urge to not go, I think of it as an indoor playground of people just enjoying themselves on the machines and reading magazines and watching TV and suddenly it seems much more fun. Instead of a place where I am tortured by sweat and lactic acid, I’m thinking of it more as a place to relax and enjoy a good magazine, while moving at the same time of course. The new mindset has really helped, and I had a lot of FUN today! We biked there (which takes 18 minutes or so) and then I did 30 minutes on the elliptical with Real Simple and then Matt wanted to lift weights together at the end. I told him to just tell me what to do (we are so indecisive – we can debate decisions as small as what type of weight lifting we want to do for hours) so we did a few machines and free weights in tandem.

We arrived home around 1:30 and I was ready for some lunch! I showered and did girly things while he made a batch of tuna salad. This is my tiny little Cali bowl – so cute!

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The tuna salad was made with carrot, pickles, capers, mustard, dill, mayo, salt, pepper. The pickles were the highlight!!

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I enjoyed dipping these Old London Melba toasts that I got as a sample a while back.

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The rest of my lunch was filled with my favorite veggies: kale chips + squash! I am very much enjoying having leftover squash to reheat, an idea I stole from Jenna 🙂

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Last night when I was going to bed I think all the fiber of the squash (which I’ve pretty much eaten all of in 24 hours!) caught up with me. My stomach was sticking out so far!

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Crunch!

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Knuckle Sandwich

I received a few of Guy fieri’s Knuckle Sandwich Ergo Chef knives to review. The 8" chef knife and the 5.5" utility Dragon Dagger!

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I gave them a nice chop chop and liked them a lot! I like how heavy they are and they do feel very ergonomic. Kind of like walking in wedge shoes – you get a natural lift.

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I am no knife expert though, so I gave them to Matt, who is, and ask him to write up his thoughts. I said "it can be quick – just a list of what you like or dislike" and here’s what he had to say:

I’m always wary of celebrity lines of cookware.  I just don’t believe a celebrity when they say they’ve had a company make this pot or pan specifically for them.  And then I see them in Costco or Sam’s, which does not inspire confidence in my inner chef.  So when we got these knives by Guy Fieri, I was very skeptical.  But we decided to give them an objective trial run and I’ve found some things I really like about them, and some I don’t like.

First, I can’t help but to hate their appearance.  When it comes to cookware, I want everything to be clean and sleek.  These knives just plain look hokey.  Flames on the blade, stars and curves on the handle, and a big fat "Guy Fieri Knuckle Sandwich" stamped on the side – it doesn’t feel professional.  But I suppose performance is more important, so on with the real reviews.

The first knife is the 8" chef’s knife.  What I really like about this knife is how thinly the blade comes to an edge.  Most of my knives have a very thick blade that suddenly thins at the blade.  The problem with this is that the angle is so steep that its sharpness is difficult to maintain with a honing steel.  Furthermore, when it comes to actually sharpening a blade, you have to grind away a lot of metal to get the edge where you want it.  Because this knife is so thin all over, it feel like it cuts very sharply.  The blade also has a nice curvature, which makes it easy to get a nice rocking motion going while chopping (and this is why I hate santoku knives)

As for its feel, it has great balance.  It’s sturdy, but feels very light and controllable.  I’m not crazy about the handle, though.  The surface itself has a decent grip, but the whole handle is just too small.  I like a knife to really fill my hand because it feels less likely to slip (and I’d say I have average sized hands).  For those of you with pretty small hands, you might like the size.

The second knife is the "Dragon Dagger," which makes me want to barf with corniness.  When I first saw this knife, I thought "what can I possibly use this for?"  But I’ve come to see its value as a vegetable knife.  I like that the blade is offset, meaning you can cut all the way to the cutting board without your knuckles hitting.  It has the type of serrations I like – wavy ridges, rather than saw-teeth.  This is a great knife for cutting tomatoes and other small items.  Still, because the blade is very short (5.5"), it’s limited in its uses.  I hate the double points on the end – nearly useless, but they make the knife soooo much more dangerous.  Honestly I think they’re there to look cool.

Overall, I really like the chef’s knife and I can see using it a lot.  Not so much about the utility knife.  If you’re just now building your cutlery, get a chef’s knife (and this one will definitely suffice) and a paring knife.  Happy cuttin’!

If y’all would like the chance to win a set of these knives, leave a comment telling me what your favorite thing to CHOP is and I’ll randomly pick a winner 🙂

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My stomach was growling – ever so slightly – after breakfast. And I feel a bit hungry right now just an hour after lunch! I think I’m in my hypermetabolic time of the month 😉 Just chugged some water and if I’m still hungry I’m going to dive into a yogurt.

Afternoon: we’re going to see The Road and then having friends over for soup + salad!

Hope you guys are safe and sound in your snowy (or sunshining!) cities!

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  1. Joanna says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:01 pm

    Chocolate bars for my baking!

    Reply
  2. Lindsay says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    I love to chop apples, carrots, fudge, and many other boring things!!

    Reply
  3. Food Makes Fun Fuel says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    I haven’t watched conan in sooo long. I’m happy to be home for the holidays and have a tivo again!

    Reply
  4. alyssa says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:06 pm

    i don’t know if this counts, but my favorite thing to CHOP is my hair! (then donate it!)

    Reply
  5. Mellissa says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    I love to chop garlic and veggies. I strive to get even pieces 😉 Sometimes it works, sometimes not so much.

    Reply
  6. mama says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:07 pm

    i luv to chop carrots!

    Reply
  7. Rae says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    Butternut squash for FRIES! YUM!

    Reply
  8. Christine says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    my favourite thing to chop is anything but onions!

    Reply
  9. Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:08 pm

    I don’t like chopping anything! My LEAST favorite would be onions.

    Reply
  10. Dezra says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    I love to chop just about any type of veggie.

    Reply
  11. Allison says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Cabbage for cole slaw! It’s very soothing to me, and there is a big bowl of creamy, crunchy deliciousness at the end!

    Reply
  12. emptynutjar says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    Sounds like a fun day Kath. Very cute bowl.
    Question: do YOU ever have time to read any blogs ? 🙂 You are so busy and have such a big following, so just curious about it.

    Reply
    • Kath says

      December 19, 2009 at 11:34 pm

      YES! I follow probably 25-30. They are always changing too. I’ll unsubscribe to some and add others as the times change.

      Reply
  13. ashley says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    i love to chop onions! tears and all!

    Reply
  14. Danielle says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    I love to chop juicy apples!

    Reply
  15. Michelle says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:10 pm

    For whatever reason, I most enjoy chopping carrots into “carrot sticks” for munching!

    Reply
  16. Erin says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:12 pm

    Cucumbers are pretty fun!

    Reply
  17. Ashleigh says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:13 pm

    I like to chop veggies!

    Reply
  18. JessicaE says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:14 pm

    I just love chopping up peppers! Red, green, yellow: they are just so crisp and fragrant when sliced into… yum!

    Thanks for the giveaway, Kath. I liked Matt’s honest review of the product and would love to have a couple extra knives in my *very* small selection 🙂

    Reply
  19. Beth G says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    I love to chop garlic. We put it in nearly everything we cook!

    Reply
  20. candice says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    Beautiful squash! That’s one thing I hate chopping, haha. I like chopping apples, pears, and carrots. 🙂

    Reply
  21. Nicole says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    Speaking of squash… 😉

    Kath, I’m still working on getting through all of your blog. I’m somewhere in January of 2008 now. But I wanted to tell you that you’ve inspired me to eat things that I would never touch before! In the past week I’ve eaten oatmeal with almond butter and bananas, butternut squash soup, and I just baked a butternut squash with just a little bit of butter and brown sugar for Hubs and me. We’re eating it as I type, and we’re both raving over how amazing it is. I have never eaten a butternut squash in my life prior to this week! Next week is a spaghetti squash. 🙂 Oh, and today I had a salmon, avocado, red onion, and spinach sandwich on Ezekiel bread. My mother didn’t believe me when I told her.

    I’ll shamelessly self-promote as well and say that I’m discussing diet-related things over on my blog. LOL It’s a completely different blog from yours – yours is a million times better! – and really focuses on my weight loss efforts more than anything else.

    I love what you do here, Kath. You’ve inspired me and taught me, and I feel motivated when I read about your journey. Thank you so much for spending countless hours blogging for your readers!

    Best,
    Nicole

    Reply
    • Kath says

      December 19, 2009 at 11:34 pm

      Thanks Nicole 🙂

      Reply
  22. christie @ honoring health says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    I love chopping sweet potatoes for some reason 🙂

    Reply
  23. Libby says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    I love to chop kale, romaine lettuce, and peppers and make a really yummy salad!

    Reply
  24. Erin says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:19 pm

    I saw these knives the other day on the Food Network and thought they were so cool looking. Favorite thing to chop is veggies–carrots, celery, cucs, squash, ect. Why you ask? Because veggies are a grreat way to practice my chopping range of motion I learned from watching Rachael Ray 🙂

    Reply
  25. Catherine says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:20 pm

    I love chopping peaches and other fruits/veggies that are firm but easy to run a knife through. 🙂

    Reply
  26. Courtney says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:21 pm

    Tortured by sweat and lactic acid….so awesome!!! Love it!!
    Courtney
    adventures in tri-ing

    Reply
  27. Lauren says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    I love chopping apples. I’ll eat them unsliced when I’m in a rush, but I think it’s so much easier (and less messy) to enjoy them when they’re sliced up.

    Reply
  28. Emmalinda says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:22 pm

    I love to chop herbs (I guess this is technically mincing). I love starting with a big pile of green and using a sharp knife to chop it down to very small bits for a recipe.

    Reply
  29. Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:23 pm

    I love to chop onions and garlic! I hope this doesn’t disqualify me since you don’t like them Kath!

    Reply
  30. Katie H says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    My favorite is chopping toasted nuts. I love the crunching sound and the warm smell!

    Reply
  31. Abby says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:24 pm

    I love to chop sweet potatoes and then turn them into fries!

    Reply
  32. Emily G says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:25 pm

    I like to chop apples …I would say carrots BUT they always go all over the place when I do that (especially baby carrots)

    Reply
  33. Anna K. says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    I love to chop cucumbers and celery… mmm green goodness.

    Reply
  34. ashley says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:27 pm

    I love to chop nuts, especially walnuts!

    Reply
  35. Mariel says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:28 pm

    I like to chop carrots!

    Reply
  36. Kate S says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    I love chopping potatoes and sweet potatoes, to make yummy home fries!!!!!

    Reply
  37. Anne P says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    I like to chop zucchini and cucumbers… Easy to cut!

    Reply
  38. Erin says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    Veggies and apples are about the only things I chop, so I love chopping those! However, my knives are cheap and cut poorly, so I would LOVE to win this prize 😀

    Reply
  39. Shelley B says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    I like to chop romaine lettuce for my salads!

    Reply
  40. lindsey says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    the best thing in the world to chop? pecans! they have a fun crunch 🙂

    ♥ lindsey

    Reply
  41. Mary says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    I love to chop fresh melon for snacks and squash for meals!

    Reply
  42. Katie says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    peppers!

    Reply
  43. Audrey says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    I love love love to chop onions, because it’s easy and not very messy. Tomato’s are a close second 😀

    I love Guy Fieri!

    Reply
  44. Cassie says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    Chopping fresh fruit for my oatmeal in the morning is probably my fav…even though it wakes my roommate up every time.

    Reply
  45. Sarah says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:37 pm

    Apples for apple crisp!

    Reply
  46. Heather says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    Garlic or apples – not usually for the same dish though!

    Reply
  47. Bonnie says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:40 pm

    I like to chop onions because I think they’re fun to chop, but to eat I like to chop apples and peaches.

    Reply
  48. tina says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    I love chopping lettuce for an extra extra big salad!

    Reply
  49. Meg @ be fit be full says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    I love to chop onions!! Sorry to make you gag…

    Reply
  50. Pam says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    Veggies of course…lol!….or chocolate…yum!

    Enjoy!

    Reply
  51. Janelle says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:41 pm

    Purple cabbage is always fun – it shreds so nicely!

    Reply
  52. Jenna says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    lunch looks fab

    Reply
  53. Evelyn says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:42 pm

    I like to chop eggplant, which is good because we have it a lot in the summer 🙂

    Reply
  54. gina g says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    i love to chop sweet potato fries =)

    Reply
  55. Erin says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:44 pm

    I’ll be curious to hear how you like The Road. The book was powerful and so graphic that I felt sick to my stomach just reading it; not sure I could sit through the movie.

    I like chopping apples. 🙂

    Reply
  56. susan says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    OH MY GOSH… i need knives so bad!

    wait, i’m not sure i’ve commented on your blog before, so i feel like before i try to get something free i should say HI, and… i love your blog =)

    as for chopping… red/green/yellow/orange peppers, cucumbers, squash… anything that’s crispy and makes the fun chopping sounds =)

    Reply
    • Kath says

      December 19, 2009 at 11:36 pm

      HI!

      Reply
  57. Sharon says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    I love to chop carrots…probably because they are easy :). These knives would be great for cutting any fruits and veggies.

    Reply
  58. Tracey says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:49 pm

    I like to chop anything that goes into a salad. Lettuce, onion, cucumbers, peppers all kinds of stuff!

    Reply
  59. Meg says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    Chop chop chop…I like to chop sweet potatos to make fries 😉

    Reply
  60. MissMolly says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:51 pm

    SWEET POTATOES! for SWEET POTATO FRIES ! 🙂

    Reply
  61. Kelsey says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:52 pm

    love to chop carrots! absolutely hate onions :/

    Reply
  62. Rebeca says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    V. Cool! I love chopping fruits and veggies which I do regularly for the kids in my after school program 🙂

    Reply
  63. monique says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:53 pm

    green onions and celery.

    Reply
  64. TanyaS says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:55 pm

    I love to roll up fresh herbs into a tight roll and then chop away. It makes me feel like a Food Network chef!

    Reply
  65. Monica says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    Celery!

    Reply
  66. Kristin says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:57 pm

    I like chopping sweet potatoes for french fries!

    Reply
  67. Nicole says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    Kath,

    I’m so sorry for the second comment (especially because you’re getting tons on this post!), but I wanted to ask you something. You might go over this somewhere in your blog but I wouldn’t know where to look for it! I’ve been doing the almond butter-on-spoon trick in my oatmeal… 😉 The problem I’m having is that the almond butter is kind of melting into the oatmeal during transport of the bowl to the table! Is it maybe that my almond butter just sucks? (It’s Nature’s Promise organic.)

    Sorry. I’m done being annoying now!

    Nicole

    Reply
    • Kath says

      December 19, 2009 at 11:37 pm

      Nicole,
      I now love for mine to melt in too. I think AB melts easier than PB 🙂

      Reply
  68. Brooke says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:58 pm

    I get a special satisfaction from chopping cabbage.

    Reply
  69. serena says

    December 19, 2009 at 4:59 pm

    Cutting through a head of cabbage is enormously satisfying…and my chef knife broke last week!! 🙂

    Reply
  70. Shannon says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    My favorite thing to chop is peppers – even the hot ones!

    Reply
  71. Heather @ The Joyful Kitchen says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Best thing in the world to chop is garlic….you get to smash it AND chop it! Plus my husband’s been asking for new knives since July!

    Reply
  72. Maria (realfitmama) says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:04 pm

    Oddly enough my favorite thing to chop is a giant red onion! I get a weird, sick satisfaction out of getting the slices paper thin and even. My husband (who is a chef) makes fun of me as I slice and chop through my tears, but who cares – red onion slices go so well on my hummus and avocado sandwiches!!! YUM

    Reply
  73. Tammy says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:04 pm

    I love chopping all veggies….even onions!

    Reply
  74. Kay says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    I don’t know why(since they make me cry 🙁 but I LOVE chopping pearly white onions! They’re so pretty when they are all chopped up in neat little cubes and they smell so divine while you’re chopping and while they’re cooking. Oh no! Hope that just because you HATE onions that this won’t disqualify me from winning those beautiful knives! 😉 Love the blog!

    Reply
  75. Laura says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:09 pm

    My favorite thing to chop is cabbage! I LOVE carmelized cabbage made in a skillet on the stove. So I take a huge head of cabbage and chop chop chop it up to cook! Yummm-o!

    Reply
  76. ann says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    I love to chop onions (not for you) and garlic.

    And I love knives!

    Thanks.

    Reply
  77. Jackie W. says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:15 pm

    I always find it hard to cook cause my knives are so dull. I’d love to be able to more easily chop butternut squash!

    Reply
  78. Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    What a great review Kath! I totally appreciate your honest opinions! 🙂

    I have to say my favorite thing to chop is apples. I just love a good apple and nut butter!

    Reply
  79. Annalee says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:17 pm

    Carrots and parsnips are my favorite thing to chop because of their consistent shape! I can do it really fast!

    All the Best,
    Annalee

    Reply
  80. sarah (shep) says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:19 pm

    first of all, i LOVE guy fieri, and this would be awesome to win! 🙂 my favorite thing to chop is cabbage… i eat it wayyyy to often (i’m talking 3-4 nights a week!) with my dinner and these knives would help me very much in my new apartment come january 1st!

    Reply
  81. KatieTX says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    I love chopping celery. I hate chopping onions! They make me cry!

    Reply
  82. Tuesday says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    They do look corny — but I <3 chopping onions — I know, they make me cry, but I always feel so organized chopping them 🙂

    Reply
  83. Kinder says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    I love to chop carrots, celery and onions for homemade soup! I love me some homemade soup!

    Reply
  84. Nicole K says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:22 pm

    I love to chop pears and onions….not together, though. Kath, I know you don’t like onions, but you asked! 🙂

    Reply
  85. Jessica says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:23 pm

    any root vegetable. i can’t stand squirmy tomatoes. just a nice solid veg for me.

    Reply
  86. Erica says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    Hey Kath! How are you? I love your new view of the gym. I try to think of my group fitness classes like that too- like we’re having a really intense dance party together 🙂 I think its wonderful that you’re having friends over for soup and salad tonight- how fun. I’d LOVE these knives (I need some good knives so bad). I would use them to chop up impossible squash 🙂

    Reply
  87. Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    I love to chop zucchini & bell peppers for stir-fry!

    Nicely put: “hypermetabolic time of the month”. Hope you didn’t copyright it ; ) I know exactly what you mean…

    Reply
  88. Naomi(onefitfoodie) says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    LOVE your lunch, melba toasts are perfect and so tasty esp with tuna salad!
    MY favorite thing to chop would have to be apples!! 🙂

    Reply
  89. Tasha says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    I hate chopping squashes because my knives stink and make it so difficult. But I love slicing thin slices of potatoes

    Reply
  90. TAMMY C says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    Sweet Potatos….onions, bell peppers.. I would love to win a set of the knives!!!

    Reply
  91. Christina says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    I like to chop mushrooms!

    Reply
  92. Lexi says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:34 pm

    I absolutely love melbas! They are perfect for tipping + scooping! What a fab lunch! I love your idea of the gym being a playground! Makes me want to exercise / read mags and watch tv!

    Reply
  93. Ashley C says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:35 pm

    I like to chop things into slices like cucumbers & zuchinni.

    Reply
  94. Alison says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    mango for breakfast,
    otherwise veggies and apples. 🙂

    or as a canadian,
    maybe trees or ice for an igloo??

    Reply
  95. Amanda says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    I really like chopping sweet potatoes…especially when I’m cutting them for baked “fries”!

    Reply
  96. Courtney (The Tasty Balance) says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    I love to chop garlic!

    Reply
  97. nadia says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    celery is so easy to chop and it makes such a good sound!

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  98. Amie says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    I pretty much put onion in everything (Sorry 😉 )

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  99. Tracy W. says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:42 pm

    I like chopping onions! The tears don’t bother me a bit!

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  100. Laura E says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    Thanks so much for the opportunity! I love to chop celery and apples!

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  101. Jen says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    I love you chop in general. Its so calming. Carrots cut so cleanly – probably my fav!

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  102. Alicia says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:49 pm

    Celery. I can’t explain it!

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  103. Dana says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    I love chopping up a whole bunch of lettuce, veggies, and nuts & putting them all together in a big salad!! yuuummm!

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  104. Anne says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:50 pm

    Mirepoix! I chop up onions, carrots, and celery and freeze them in smallish batches to have on hand for quick soups and stews during the week.

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  105. homecookedem says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:51 pm

    My favorite thing to chop up is a butternut squash because all of that chopping is soooooo worth it when that buttery squash comes out of the oven!! 🙂

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  106. Ryan V says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    I like to chop small cheese cubes for homemade mac & cheese. Well, it’s more slicing when it comes to cheese. But, a knife is used either way.

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  107. Sarah says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:55 pm

    Peppers!!

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  108. kelly o says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:56 pm

    I love to chop onions! …joke!

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  109. Rachel says

    December 19, 2009 at 5:58 pm

    I love chopping onions. I hate the way my eyes water, but I like texture and feeling of cutting onions!

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  110. Freja says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:00 pm

    I love chopping peppers with a knife. My fave veggie!!

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  111. Nan says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:01 pm

    These would make a great last minute Christmas gift! My favorite thing to chop is celery…so so crunchy!

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  112. Rachael says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:02 pm

    I’ll happily chop any vegetables for minestrone soup.

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  113. Michelle says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    ahhh my favorite thing to chop ever is Broccoli!!! I love watching the broccoli florets fall in small pieces elegantly onto the cutting board! 🙂

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  114. Carol says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    I love to let my husband chop ingredients for a salad! He chops things SUPER FINE and it makes a killer chopped salad.

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  115. Allison (Eat Clean Live Green) says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    carrots!

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  116. Kathy says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:05 pm

    Anything but onions! (I seriously wore my goggles that i swim in to chop onions earlier today) I guess my favorite would be celery or cucumbers.

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  117. Kate in Japan says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:06 pm

    I like to chop garlic. Mostly because I love garlic. (I usually put in way more than the recipe calls for. Yum!) I hate chopping onions, but the fiance doesn’t mind so that’s always his job. A perfect partnership.

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  118. Rachel says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:09 pm

    I love to chop lettuce for huge salads!

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  119. Mrs. Smith says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    I love to chop nuts! I don’t know why, but I love it.

    My husband is the knife guy though as well – and he loves Guy Fieri. His fave chopping item is peppers. 🙂

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  120. RhodeyGirl says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    I love chopping red peppers because it reminds me of preparing for parties with my family! We always have lots of fresh pepper slices for dipping into hummus. YUM.

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  121. Jocelyn says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:11 pm

    my favorite thing to chop is cucumbers :D:D

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  122. Kate says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:19 pm

    I love to chop cucumbers and apples, but since none of my knives are actually sharp, it isn’t as much fun as it could be. In addition to enhancing my chopping enjoyment, these knives would be awesome for cutting raw squash and sweet potato (so difficult)!

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  123. Linda says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    I like to chop cucumbers, red and yellow bell peppers, and hearts of palm. This makes a delicious salad with just a squeeze of fresh lemon and lime juice for dressing.

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  124. Mastering Public Health says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    Celery!

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  125. keilah says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:22 pm

    I actually love to chop onions!

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  126. Alison says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:23 pm

    thank goodness someone else has been super hungry lately. i have been the exact same way! love your gym philosophy–it is just like a playground, you’re right!

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  127. runRedrun says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:24 pm

    I’m usually chopping carrots, celery and onions. Having a good knife makes a huge difference when cutting squash! No more sliced fingers for me, thanks.

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  128. elizabeth says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    I like to CHOP dark chocolate so i can melt it into fondue!

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  129. NANN says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    I LOVE TO CHOP CUCUMBERS TO THEN DIP INTO BUCKETS OF HUMMUS

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  130. sara says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:25 pm

    I love to chop carrots, cellery and peppers. The crunchier, the better!

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  131. Cara says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    I like to chop cabbage, and those knives look great! Although, they’re pretty cheesy, I must admit. Red handle and flames? Please…

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  132. Shannon (The Daily Balance) says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    tomatoes!!

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  133. Sheri says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    I love to chop any kind of veggie and apples.

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  134. Sophie says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:28 pm

    Avocado for sure!

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  135. Tammy @ Defining Wellness says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    I like to chop onions, peel the layers, inhale the scent, get the watery eyes . . . the whole experience is just fun. 🙂

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  136. lk - healthy delicious says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:30 pm

    herbs! I fin it therpetic

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  137. Sara N says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    Love to chop zucchini!

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  138. Leslie says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:32 pm

    Garlic is the most fun thing for me to chop, I try to look like a professional and it amuses my hubbie!

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  139. Danielle says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:37 pm

    I like chopping apples

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  140. Eva says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:38 pm

    don’t disqualify me Kath, but I love to chop onions! hahaha

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  141. FoodCents says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    Herbs, cucumber, cabbage & celery. I will also share with you the fact that I DESPISE chop onions…

    I enjoyed Matt’s review, btw!!!

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  142. Emily J says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:41 pm

    I like to chop onions! Sorry Kath, but the layers make such nice little squares when minced!

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  143. happyshoes says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    I like chopping zucchini into spears. I don’t know why. 🙂

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  144. Cellabella says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    Those knives look cool 🙂 I’d love to win! I like chopping green onions, ’cause I can line them up and cut them really fast so I feel like a pro even though I’m not.

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  145. Christy says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    Dang, those knives look like they could do some damage… in the kitchen, that is 😀 And I’d use them to cut up raw veggies, that are usually difficult to chop without a good knife!

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  146. Jelli says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:46 pm

    I like to chop nuts, because as they go flying, I get to nibble.

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  147. courtney says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    I need a new knife to CHOP onions… but I hope that doesn’t disqualify me since you hate them so much! 😉 I also love to CHOP tons of fruit and make a delicious fruit salad!

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  148. kelly says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:48 pm

    I love chopping onions and garlic. I can’t explain…

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  149. Lisa says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:50 pm

    I’m not gonna lie. I hate chopping, but some fancy knives would definitely make chopping a little better 🙂

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  150. Alison says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:51 pm

    Cath I love your gym mindset! And I totally am hungry the week before my special time of the month. I never even realized it until I started counting points on Weight Watchers! LOL

    I would love to try the knives so I will tell you what I cook the most (and think the chef’s knife would be splendid). Onions – I make a lot of curries and the onion is the base of the curry.

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  151. MaryB says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:54 pm

    I love to EAT sweet potato fries and squash fries, but I HATE to chop them which is why I really need those knives!

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  152. kathy krafsig says

    December 19, 2009 at 6:56 pm

    I love to chop up tomatoe/onion/cilantro for some great homemade salsa!

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  153. monicaonthego.com says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    Oh fun giveaway! I like to chop open any kind of big squash, especially spaghetti squash. I have shitty knives, I could totally use these!

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  154. Sara says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:02 pm

    fruits and veggies for smoothies are my fave and most delicious things to chop!

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  155. stephanie says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:03 pm

    Kabocha squash! The knife I have now is too flimsy.

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  156. Lori (Finding Radiance) says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:06 pm

    I’d chop anything and everything! Maybe even give my hubby a haircut 😀

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  157. Siiri says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    I love chopping green onions and cilantro.

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  158. Erika says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    I’m not a huge fan of chopping, especially onions. However, I love eating so chopping is usually inevitable. Lately my favorite thing to eat (chop) is kabocha squash. Can’t get enough of that stuff 🙂

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  159. Nina says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:19 pm

    My favorite thing to chop is probably carrots.

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  160. Noelle says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    My favorite thing to chop is the skin of butternut squash…

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  161. Kimberly says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    My favorite thing to chop is sweet potatoes.

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  162. Tay says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    Um chop chop onions!! Sorry! 😉 And I”m feelin’ you on the fibrous squash. At least I hope that’s why my stomach is sticking out!! hehe

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  163. Mama J says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    Carrots! Love the pretty little disks…

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  164. Runeatrepeat says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:25 pm

    I love to chop brussel sprouts in half and then roast ’em!

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  165. Ashley says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Brussel sprouts!!!!!

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  166. JW says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Apples!! I’ve never been able to just eat one whole! I guess I’m scared I’ll break a tooth or something…lol!

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  167. Abby (Abby's VeGaN Eats) says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    KALE!

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  168. Kate says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:30 pm

    I love to chop pineapple…because I love what’s inside that ridiculously thick skin!

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  169. Lisa says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:39 pm

    I love chopping any vegetable.

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  170. Tina says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:42 pm

    I like to chop carrots! *crunch*

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  171. Kate says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    I love to chop up tomato, onion and green pepper to make salsa!

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  172. Carrie C. in VA says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:47 pm

    I like a sharp knife for getting the opnions chopped before I can start crying!

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  173. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:50 pm

    The gym really is my playground because I love to workout. I like watching TV or reading while doing lower impact and just zoning while running.

    I think I like chopping apples the most. I make microwave apple crisp almost every day so I go through a lot of apples.

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  174. Ashley says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    I like to chop nice crisp celery! It’s fun ’cause you can stack the stalks (hee) on top of each other.

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  175. Maggie says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    I know you hate them, but onions!

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  176. Stefanie B. says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    I know you hate them but I love to chop onions!

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  177. jac says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:56 pm

    veges.. carrots..celery…those kinda longish ones.. even parsnips.

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  178. laurie says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:57 pm

    I love to chop celery…super crunchy!

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  179. monica says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    Veggies man, veggies:) I need a good sharp knife though-I’m such a klutz it’s a miracle I haven’t lost a finger with my dull knives!:)

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  180. Amy says

    December 19, 2009 at 7:58 pm

    I love chopping veggies! peppers and the dreaded onions

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  181. lori says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:00 pm

    I love to chop cucumbers!!! Those look like awesome knives! : )

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  182. grace says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    ever since going veg this past summer, i pretty much chop and prep about 10 different types a produce a week when i make my trip back from trader joe’s 🙂

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  183. Danielle says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:05 pm

    omg I would LOVE to win these knives. I don’t eat meat so I am constantly chopping veggies!!

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  184. Meagan says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:06 pm

    I love your mentality about the gym… sometimes its such a drag to not be able to get outside to workout! But the gym… is like Jimboree!
    My favorite thing to chop is fruit. I absolutely love standing in front of a cutting board when summer parties roll around and putting together 5 fruit baskets at a time… I can cube a pinapple in 3 minutes flat! 😛

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  185. Deva (Voracious Vorilee) says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:09 pm

    I love to chop apples for our lunches, and to chop carrots, onions, and mushrooms to cook with!

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  186. Allison says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:10 pm

    I like stars and such on knives… but that is just me.

    I like chopping zuccinni. It’s easy to chop so I feel like I look like a pro. And peppers!

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  187. Melissa says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:12 pm

    I’ll tell ya what I DON’T like to chop – onions! I can’t chop anything well because I have horrible knives and I’m afraid I’ll chop off my finger! I do like to chop meat and things like that because I don’t have to feel like I need to chop them quickly and look cool like a professional! I don’t feel too awful though because after watching Julie & Julia I learned that Julia couldn’t chop onions either until she went to cooking school! I hope that my comment about what I DON’T like to chop qualifies!

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  188. caitlin says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:13 pm

    ahhh i need these knives!! my favorite thing to chop is… almonds!

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  189. Shannon says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    I love chopping fresh herbs like parsley and cilantro.

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  190. Brianne says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:18 pm

    Carrots, carrots, carrots.

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  191. hemp jogger says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:19 pm

    cabbage (love the crrrrunch!) and onions (never made me cry!).

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  192. JJ says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:20 pm

    Your gonna hate me kath…but I love chopping onions!

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  193. Annie says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    It’s so cool that you get to try out new stuff…I love sampling things out so that I can know exactly what I want in a product. Thanks for the honest review!

    I like chopping carrots and bell peppers to take for lunch 🙂

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  194. Lisa says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:25 pm

    I love to chop watermelon into bite-sized chunks. yum!

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  195. Dana says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    I just started reading your blog and I love it! My favorite thing to chop is onions. Although they do make me cry, I love the smell (and taste!) of them!

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  196. [email protected] RunningAroundNormal says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:31 pm

    That’s such a great mindset to have the gym 🙂

    I love chopping onions. Will you still count my entry ? 😉

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  197. Barbara(Blood, Sweat and Heels) says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:35 pm

    eh no worries, the fiber won’t be there long:)

    Nice knife set!

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  198. Christine says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:37 pm

    Gotta love Matt’s thoroughness. That’s great!

    I love chopping celery, which I’ll be doing for our stuffing for Christmas Eve dinner.

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  199. Stephanie says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:42 pm

    GARLIC!!! The key ingredient to 90% of delicious dishes out there… yum! 🙂

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  200. Rebecca says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    I love to chop anything, but especially cabbage:)

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  201. Sue-Ellen says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    I like to chop veggies!

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  202. josephinetomato says

    December 19, 2009 at 8:59 pm

    Tomatoes, my favorite food. Enjoyed the review Matt, agree on the added for drama esthetic details – not necessary, it is all about performance in my opinion.

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  203. Elizabeth says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:04 pm

    We chop vegetables EVERY night for a crunchy salad along with our meal (or in lieu of!)

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  204. Tiff says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:05 pm

    My favorite thing to chop is fresh ginger. I love using it in stir fry.

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  205. Kathleen says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:09 pm

    I love chopping apples for snacks…something about individual slices is so much fun and makes me feel like I get more instead of gnawing around the core 🙂

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  206. Jessica says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:11 pm

    I love chopping peppers!

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  207. Diane says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    I suppose I like chopping tomateos the best, then broccoli is a close second.

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  208. Marie says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    I love to chop sweet potatoes for fries!

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  209. Molly says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:16 pm

    I like to cut potatoes!

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  210. Katherine says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:21 pm

    I like to chop herbs like basil and rosemary to flavor whatever I am cooking!!

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  211. Jillian says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:24 pm

    I LOVE to chop zucchini! It’s so soft that knives fly right through it! It’s a very satisfying experience. 🙂

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  212. Becky says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:30 pm

    I love to chop celery. It’s firm and crisp yet easy to move my knife through. Makes me feel like a professional!

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  213. Max FM says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:36 pm

    garlic! Who doesn’t love chopping garlic?

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  214. tieghan says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    garlic and butternut squash! LOve them both, every tie I am chopping butternut squash i get very excited!

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  215. elisa says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    any kind of bell pepper – love adding so much color to my meals

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  216. Steph says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    I actually enjoy chopping all kinds of veggies, including onions! (they don’t make me cry because I have contacts)

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  217. Mary Z says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    I feel the same way about celebrity cook ware. I don’t necessarily think cookware with a celebrity name makes it any better (or worse) than the generic versions.

    My favorite thing to chop is cucumbers. It always makes the house smell so fresh.

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  218. Megan says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    I actually like to chop garlic! I love the smell 🙂

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  219. Casey says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    I love Guy!!!

    I like things I can chop quickly such as celery or green onions (yes, Kath, onions!) 🙂

    However I’m not a fan of chopping tomatoes!!!

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  220. Alicia H. says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    I love to chop up a huge pile of kale.

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  221. jenn. says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    hmm..favorite thing to chop?? i guess that would lead to favorite thing to eat..hahha..eggplants and garlic..

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  222. Michelle says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:47 pm

    I like to cut fresh pineapple! Yummy!

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  223. Lindsay says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    Honestly, I hate chopping food because my knives are terrible! I hope that I will become a great chopper of all foods with some good knives!

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  224. Maddy says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:48 pm

    Hi Kath-

    I think my fav thing to chop is veggies for my salad. Cucs, peppers, onions….I love them all!!!

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  225. amanda says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:50 pm

    I love to chop cucumbers, tomatoes, green peppers, and mushrooms for my spinach salads

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  226. runnin4fun says

    December 19, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    I chop alot of bananas,apples,green bell pepper-and I desperately need new knifes!

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  227. marzipan says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:03 pm

    god there is nothing like a good sharp chopping utensil. love it for slicing cleanly through garlic and onions. promise not to use it for cutting through PVC whilst making hula hoops…
    that was the kiss of death for the other knives at my disposal 😉

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  228. Jillian says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:05 pm

    I like to chop bell peppers into thin strips – perfect for dipping in hummus!

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  229. Katherine says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    I love chopping onions!

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  230. Stephanie says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    Love to chop those veggies and slice that steak.

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  231. Jen H says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    Onions, mushrooms and peppers for salads or stir frys!

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  232. Neena says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:16 pm

    Apples!

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  233. courtney says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:22 pm

    sweet potatoes for fries!! yumm!!

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  234. Katie says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:25 pm

    I love chopping walnuts for chocolate chip cookies!

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  235. Ris says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:34 pm

    I love to chop celery root and carrots for roasting!!

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  236. Dorothy says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:37 pm

    For some reason, I really like chopping onions.

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  237. Misty says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    I love chopping apples!

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  238. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    My favorite thing to chop is celery…it’s small and easy enough to chop so I can look like a Food Network Star 🙂 I would love these knives because I tried cutting squash tonight and almost de-handed myself!! Your acorn squash looks like little flower petals…purrrrty!

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  239. Christine says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    I like to chop garlic and bell peppers! Love the blog!!

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  240. caronae says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:39 pm

    I like chopping raw veggies and apples, since I put them in oatmeal!

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  241. Jenny says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:40 pm

    I like chopping zucchini . . . i dont know . . . i like that zucchinis sort of “give into” the cutting
    🙂

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  242. Laura says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:44 pm

    I love to chop onions! It’s so satisfying to see a whole onion transform into fine little pieces. And, you definitely need a sharp knife to do it!

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  243. Fallon says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:53 pm

    I love cutting up fruit!

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  244. Rosalie says

    December 19, 2009 at 10:59 pm

    I like chopping crisp apples 🙂

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  245. Organic Ashley says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    I have handy me down knifes that are horrible!! I have been wanting to buy new ones but they are so expensive and I am a broke college student 🙂

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  246. SB says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:08 pm

    Garlic!

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  247. crystak says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:12 pm

    watermelon. I need it to be in cubes. Watermelon balls just don’t work.

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  248. Kara says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    Mushrooms, because my dull knives suck at chopping anything else! I really HATE doing onions, though we know you don’t have to deal with that :).

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  249. Jiyoung says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:23 pm

    I love to chop zucchini!

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  250. Erin @ Big Girl Eats says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    Awesome! I love to chop herbs – they’re so fragrant and fun to chop because of how tiny they are!

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  251. roya says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    garlic! you can just go to town and chop away!

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  252. Eileen says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:27 pm

    Currently I don’t like chopping anything because my knives are so dull. Would love to get some sharp knives, even if they do have flames on them! =)

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  253. Trisha says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:29 pm

    I love to chop cashews and other nuts. And I love chopping apples into little pieces!

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  254. Beth @ DiningAndDishing says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Any kind of veggies! The knives in our apt. right now though are BAD – we could seriously use these!

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  255. Amanda says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    I love to chop cucumber and zucchini .. nice and easy, and reduces the chance ill chop my fingers!!

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  256. Pamela says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    I love to chop a lot of different things; I often have the cutting board in front of the TV so I can multi-task (and try not to chop off my fingers!). I especially love chopping basil (it’s easy) and bell peppers in odd shapes. Thanks guys!

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  257. april says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    I love to chop bell peppers and apples!

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  258. Cyndi says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:44 pm

    I’m always chopping something! Favorite? MacIntosh apples in the fall.

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  259. marie says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    I love to chop sweet potatoes! I’ve been chopping and roasting one almost every day for the past month or so…

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  260. JE says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    I love chopping garlic!

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  261. Michelle says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:48 pm

    I love to chop carrots and aples!

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  262. Mo @ Mommy RD says

    December 19, 2009 at 11:50 pm

    Good knives can make almost anything fun to chop, but I’d have to say that brussel sprouts are my favorite thing to chop currently.

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  263. Diana says

    December 20, 2009 at 12:03 am

    My fave thing to chop is…dare I say it…ONIONS! Sorry, but it’s true! 🙂 Don’t worry, I won’t cut them when you’re around. 😉

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  264. lynn (The Actors Diet) says

    December 20, 2009 at 12:44 am

    i just love chopping onions – i’m lucky; they don’t bother my eyes!

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  265. Cand says

    December 20, 2009 at 12:55 am

    I love chopping sweet potatoes and cabbage!

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  266. [email protected] says

    December 20, 2009 at 1:44 am

    I love to prechop all my veggies at the beginning of the week so I don’t have an excuse to make a quick dinner when I get home from work!

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  267. Danielle says

    December 20, 2009 at 8:19 am

    I love your idea to think of the gym as an indoor playground! Perhaps it will inspire me to go more often 🙂

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  268. Dana says

    December 20, 2009 at 8:43 am

    I like to chop celery! Good crunch!

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  269. Kelly says

    December 20, 2009 at 9:11 am

    My favorite thing to chop is green peppers!

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  270. Anais says

    December 20, 2009 at 9:25 am

    I love to cut cucumber for some reason… but what I’d LOVE to have a great knife for would be for all types of squash. I’m always surprised I make it out alive because my knifes are horrible!

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  271. aria says

    December 20, 2009 at 10:12 am

    celery. I love the crunch.

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  272. Sage LaCroix says

    December 20, 2009 at 11:15 am

    I love chopping toasted nuts because they smell so amazing.

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  273. Allison says

    December 20, 2009 at 1:19 pm

    i love chopping apples!

    i also want to applaud Matt’s excellent review!

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  274. jessica says

    December 20, 2009 at 1:37 pm

    My favorite thing to chop is apples!

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  275. Jodi says

    December 20, 2009 at 9:41 pm

    I love to chop green onions or walnuts. Not sure why – they are just fun to chop:)

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  276. Lori says

    December 21, 2009 at 4:35 pm

    I love chopping cucumbers…yummy! Go Matt! What a great writer!

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  277. Hannah says

    December 22, 2009 at 9:03 am

    I love to chop everything! Although peppers and onions are my fav.

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  278. Kristin says

    June 4, 2015 at 3:42 am

    I like to chop veggies and ymmy salad 🙂

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  279. Marian F. Ray says

    November 15, 2015 at 9:31 am

    I put an end to my swimming lessons because it was getting boring, after 3 years, and I’ll go swimming once in a while. What’s left? Gym with friends.

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  280. Jacob says

    March 24, 2016 at 4:25 am

    I like chopping crisp apples, yummy!!!

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  281. Katherine says

    March 29, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    My kids will love these so much. I will try the best. Now I can change my menu regularly for my family, esp. for my kids. Thank you 🙂

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