On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:01:05 -0400, Goomba38 >
wrote:

>Anthony Ferrante wrote:
>
>> I saw a rather inexpensive item that you add water to and about two
>> pounds of potatoes and it says it will clean them in about 4 minutes.
>> Sounds good, but I wonder:
>> http://tinyurl.com/2ky7tk
>> I've also seen the table-top apple peelers that also say they will
>> peel potatoes. Be nice if it works:
>> http://www.amazon.com/Back-Basics-Ap.../dp/B0000DE2SS
>> Anyone try any of these? If so, your thoughts?
>> Anthony
>
>What's with you and junk?

I wish I knew. You cannot imagine (or maybe you can) how much money I
have spent on crap that I end up throwing away. I love gadgets and
despite the fact that I am usually disappointed with them, I still
look for them. I'm just going to go out and get a hand peeler with a
wider blade area.

>Why not just buy a decent cheap, handheld peeler (even Oxo makes 'em for
>people with grip problems) and get on with it. Practice makes for faster
>peeling. Saves storage room too since you won't have to find a place
>for some POS.