I was visiting my grandmother. She had prepared a wonderful dinner, but after eating, she felt tired and asked me to clean the kitchen. While clearing the dishes, I noticed this strange object. 🤔
It looked like a comb, a metal item with a small ring. It seemed completely out of place among the kitchen utensils. 🧐
I was even a bit annoyed, thinking it was some useless old piece, and I almost threw it away without a second thought. But out of respect, I decided to ask my grandmother for permission first.👇
“It looks useless. Should I throw it away?” I had barely finished the sentence when she jumped up, her eyes wide open: “Don’t you dare! That’s a very useful tool that’s saved me more than once in the kitchen!”
Surprised, I wondered if I was holding some sort of secret weapon 😜 But here’s what happened…
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She then laughed softly and explained that it was a vegetable holder, especially helpful for cutting onions or tomatoes without injuring yourself.
She places it on the food, the metal prongs hold it firmly in place, and it allows her to slice precisely between the tines, keeping her fingers safe.
As I listened to her explanation, I instantly understood how ingenious this strange object really was.
She even showed me how to use it with an onion, and I was impressed by how easy and safe it was.
Sometimes the simplest objects turn out to be the most practical.
