I have two versions of a spiralizer. One handheld, a Gefu Spirelli and a tabletop version by Paderno. They both work well but the Paderno is much easier to handle and offers more slicing options. With the Gefu you have to do the turning using both hands. There is some core waste on both, as well as the butt end of your food. It's a fun way to decorate a plate or add a new texture to your dish. What you get is one long ribbon of food, so you may want to cut the super long spiral in to smaller pieces, about the length of spaghetti.
It's not something I use every day, just a kitchen tool that adds a new twist to your meals. If you have kids helping you prep foods with a spiralizer make sure you supervise. The blades are extremely sharp. They will enjoy the cascade of veggies, fruit and potatoes that turn in to art in an instant.
TIP: Kitchen scissors make quick work of cutting these in to smaller pieces.
