A few of my friends came over for dinner last night.
One in the group is a big fan of noodles made from vegetables.  If you haven't tried this yet, don't wait a minute longer!  It's a fun way to eat veggies.  

You can buy a super-deluxe gadget called the Spirooli to make the noodles and/or slice vegetables in a fancy way.  It retails for about $50.

Not a bad investment — but there is a more frugal way.  If you don't have the space or money for a Spirooli, do what I do, use a julienne peeler! 

The Pros
1. Look at how pretty the zucchini looks!
2. Easy to use
3. Cheaper and more compact than a Spirooli
4. Noodles are angel hair pasta consistency
5. Fun to use!

The Cons
1. Takes longer than a Spirooli
2. Noodles are angel hair pasta consistency

My Mom gave me this peeler as a three-piece set.
The set retails for about $15.

I stick a fork into the top of my zucchini to keep it from wobbling around.  Then I run my julienne peeler length wise, over and over in one spot, until I hit the seeds.  I remove the fork, rotate the zucc slightly to a clean strip, pierce again and start peeling again.  This works with carrots, apples, potatoes, and the list goes on!

And, here's the final dish I served to my friends.

So fun to eat!  And, yes — a regular peeler would work fine too but the shape and consistency of these noodles is more pleasing, IMO.

**