Few of you will know what this is… except perhaps the real old-timers with a bit of experience!
📣 Do you remember this strange object that used to be found in our grandmothers’ drawers? 👵🍳
At first glance, you might think it’s a mini musical instrument or an unnecessary gadget… And yet! This discreet object reigned supreme in our kitchens for decades. The true nostalgics and vintage enthusiasts would have recognized it at first sight.
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The Egg Slicer, that little cult object we thought had disappeared
In the kitchens of the past, every food had its tool: potato masher, aspic mold, and of course… the egg slicer. This little device, often made of colorful plastic and equipped with stretched metal wires, allowed you to slice a hard-boiled egg into perfect rounds in just seconds.
Its invention dates back to the early 20th century, a time when the presentation of dishes was just as important as their taste. Cutting a hard-boiled egg by hand without damaging it was sometimes a challenge. Thanks to this accessory, no more irregular pieces! With a single motion, the egg was sliced with almost surgical precision.
It was widely used in the 60s, 70s, and 80s, when cold buffets and egg-based starters were all the rage. The sliced eggs would end up in salads, buttered toast, or as a sandwich garnish. Some even used it to cut soft fruits like strawberries or kiwis.
Today, this utensil has become rare. It is still made, but many consider it a gadget of the past. However, among collectors of vintage objects or retro cooking enthusiasts, it still holds a special place.
A symbol of an era when the dining table was an art and every detail mattered, the egg slicer is a small, silent witness to our culinary history.
And you… do you still have it at home, or in your parents’ things?
