Weekend Wonders

I'm participating in a new meme over at Econobusters called Weekend Wonders. It's a place to showcase and brag on the weekends' yard sale finds. I think it's going to be a lot of fun! Here's my find.

Last fall my friend lent me her Victorio to make applesauce and I was sooo impressed. I know it's going to be great for tomato sauce too. Basically for applesauce, I just washed the apples, then cut them in half, and cooked them, skin, stems and all in a little water.

Then, I dumped the mushy apples in the top of the Victorio a little at a time. We took turns cranking the handle. What happens is that the seeds, stems and skin come out one little chute, and applesauce comes out the other. Tada! No peeling or coring or chopping of the apples. It was a huge timesaver. By the way -- my husband was home and suggested we put the skins and cores through the Victorio again, and it did squeeze more applesauce out--well worth while.

Anyway, I've seen Victorios sold online and elsewhere from $45.00 up to $70.00. I got this one, never used, brand new in the box for $5.00. And yes, I probably overpaid. If my friend was with me should would have asked if they'd take $3.00. But I am THRILLED with it!