On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:00:29 GMT, "Paul M. Cook" >
wrote:

>
>"Anthony Ferrante" > wrote in message
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>> There are few things in life I hate more than peeling potatoes and I
>> was reminded of that fact when I began peeling them for my gig's
>> dinner. Through Google, I was able to see a few gadgets that claim to
>> be able to peel potatoes and I was wondering if they really work?
>>
>> 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?
>>
>
>The latest infomercial must have is the potato glove. I mean if you get it
>your life will change forever. It's an abrasive glove that you use to grind
>off the potato skin. We used those many years ago when I worked food
>service. They work but man do your hands get sore. Back in the day when
>I was on tater shift we could do about 6 hundred pounds in a 2 hour shift,
>me and one other person.
>
>And yet still I like potatoes.
>
>Paul
>

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