In article <1190210615.522114.321830@57g2000hsv.googlegroups.com>,
sisprr@googlemail.com says...
> How do I chop tomatoes with the Nicer Dicer? I tried halving them and
> putting the flat side down, as per the instructions. But the blades
> refuse to cut the thick tomato skin, instead squashing the fruit into
> a round pulp.
>
> I refuse to believe that the Nicer Dicer won't chop tomatoes; I'm sure
> it's my method.
>
> 1. The tomatoes were from the refrigerator. Should I have left them
> out first so they reached room temperature?
> 2. Should I have dried the blades with a towel after running them
> under the tap, as per instructions?
> 3. Should I try turning the tomato halves round, so the flat side is
> facing up so the blades don't slice into the skin?
>

Get rid of silly gadget and buy a sharp knife.

--
Peter Aitken