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Post by Why on Nov 4, 2015 4:39:22 GMT
Just do a light scrub. Never peel.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2015 5:17:41 GMT
I put never, but on the very rare occasion I actually do. I can't remember the last time I did.
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Post by JoP on Nov 4, 2015 6:34:57 GMT
If they're bigger, older ones I do, otherwise no, no need. The skin is a good source of fibre etc. Exactly the same as gar |
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Post by alexa11 on Nov 4, 2015 7:10:53 GMT
Always!!!
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Post by AussieMeg on Nov 4, 2015 11:38:07 GMT
OK I need to change my answer to the poll. I used carrots tonight in a salad and I didn't peel them. First time ever. Go me!
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Post by oldcrow on Nov 4, 2015 12:51:38 GMT
I answered yes under the assumption that you are talking about full sized carrots because I buy my baby carrots already peeled. But if you are including baby carrots then I would have to revise my vote to 'depends' because I don't actually do the peeling.
But if you are asking if all my carrots are peeled the answer is yes.
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Post by gar on Nov 4, 2015 12:57:10 GMT
I answered yes under the assumption that you are talking about full sized carrots because I buy my baby carrots already peeled. But if you are including baby carrots then I would have to revise my vote to 'depends' because I don't actually do the peeling. But if you are asking if all my carrots are peeled the answer is yes. Are all your baby carrots peeled in the stores? I see unpeeled baby carrots here more often...just curious  |
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Post by grinningcat on Nov 4, 2015 13:00:32 GMT
Yes, always and I never use "baby" carrots. They seem slimy to me and have a funky smell. It is so good to hear someone else say that... because I feel the same way. And they aren't babies... they are just big carrots ground down to the "baby" size. But they are so weird. |
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Post by grinningcat on Nov 4, 2015 13:03:52 GMT
I answered yes under the assumption that you are talking about full sized carrots because I buy my baby carrots already peeled. But if you are including baby carrots then I would have to revise my vote to 'depends' because I don't actually do the peeling. But if you are asking if all my carrots are peeled the answer is yes. Are all your baby carrots peeled in the stores? I see unpeeled baby carrots here more often...just curious Baby carrots here are not actually baby carrots... they are regular carrots ground down to the baby carrot size. The baby carrots I assume you are speaking of with the peel are actually baby carrots that were picked when they were small. In other words: ![]() This is what most people are referring to when they say baby carrots.  Whereas these are actual baby carrots:  |
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Post by Suziee2 on Nov 4, 2015 13:21:20 GMT
I peel because that is what my grandma and my mom did. Cooked carrots aren't my favorite, so I've never tried to change it up.
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Post by gar on Nov 4, 2015 14:08:52 GMT
Are all your baby carrots peeled in the stores? I see unpeeled baby carrots here more often...just curious Baby carrots here are not actually baby carrots... they are regular carrots ground down to the baby carrot size. The baby carrots I assume you are speaking of with the peel are actually baby carrots that were picked when they were small. In other words: ![]() This is what most people are referring to when they say baby carrots. Whereas these are actual baby carrots: Euuwwww!! What is the point of those? There are different varieties of baby carrots, Chantenay for example are sweet and particularly good roasted |
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Post by not2peased on Nov 4, 2015 14:15:12 GMT
I am in the never camp, also, baby carrots totally gross me out
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Post by grinningcat on Nov 4, 2015 14:20:52 GMT
Baby carrots here are not actually baby carrots... they are regular carrots ground down to the baby carrot size. The baby carrots I assume you are speaking of with the peel are actually baby carrots that were picked when they were small. In other words: ![]() This is what most people are referring to when they say baby carrots. Whereas these are actual baby carrots: Euuwwww!! What is the point of those? There are different varieties of baby carrots, Chantenay for example are sweet and particularly good roasted Apparently they are more appealing for snacking and the like. No idea. They don't appeal to me. I much prefer real baby carrots. One of the best things to get at the farmers' market early in the season. Particularly baby purple carrots. |
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Post by gar on Nov 4, 2015 14:22:19 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2015 14:36:10 GMT
This question is interesting to me! When I was growing up, my mom never peeled carrots. She felt they retain their vitamins with skin on. She would cut big chunks (like 3-4" at least) and put them into stew. I really disliked them like that.
One of my rites of passage upon adulthood, in addition to no longer being forced to eat calves liver, was in no longer eating cooked carrots with skin. I now loved cooked carrots - but they have to be peeled, lightly steamed, salted and buttered.
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Post by gar on Nov 4, 2015 15:08:39 GMT
This question is interesting to me! When I was growing up, my mom never peeled carrots. She felt they retain their vitamins with skin on. She would cut big chunks (like 3-4" at least) and put them into stew. I really disliked them like that. One of my rites of passage upon adulthood, in addition to no longer being forced to eat calves liver, was in no longer eating cooked carrots with skin. I now loved cooked carrots - but they have to be peeled, lightly steamed, salted and buttered. I believe (but could be wrong!) that there is a higher concentration of vitamins just under the skin (in all veg I guess) so the more/deeper you peel the more vitamins you lose. |
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Post by oldcrow on Nov 4, 2015 15:30:45 GMT
I answered yes under the assumption that you are talking about full sized carrots because I buy my baby carrots already peeled. But if you are including baby carrots then I would have to revise my vote to 'depends' because I don't actually do the peeling. But if you are asking if all my carrots are peeled the answer is yes. Are all your baby carrots peeled in the stores? I see unpeeled baby carrots here more often...just curious In my little grocery store they offer peeled only, thank goodness, because I would not want to peel them myself. But at the bigger stores they offer both. |
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Post by calgal08 on Nov 4, 2015 16:52:57 GMT
Cooked or raw, I don't peel them. I wash them well and chop. I convince myself the skin has a ton of goodness in it that I don't want to throw away. In reality, I hate peeling
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