Kitchen Gadgets

For the past couple of years on my Christmas list have been different kitchen gadgets.  Two years ago I asked for a crockpot and this past year I asked for a mandolin and I received each of them.  

There are times that I do not always use my kitchen gadgets right away although I have to admit that I use my Cutco knives every day and I love them.

On Saturday I used my crockpot and it was wonderful to have the stew cook in there for hours.  I need to get more creative and see what else I can do with my crockpot.

Now how soon will it take before I use my mandolin?