FOOD SLICING APPARATUS A slicing apparatus (10) and methods of using a slicing apparatus (10) are provided. The apparatus (10) can include a base (16) configured to rest on a horizontal surface, a vertically extending cutting area (12) generally perpendicular to the horizontal surface, and a food carriage (14) for laterally moving and rotating a food item engaged with the food carriage (14). The cutting area (12) can include blades angled relative to each other, and a multi-blade tool that allows adjustment and selection of different blades. Fig. 2 22 25 Fig. 3 24 28 ( v; 3 4 34