"Doris Night" > wrote in message
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> Is there anyone else here who peels fresh tomatoes before slicing? I
> picked that up from my MIL. When they are super-ripe and fresh, the
> skin slips off quite easily (with the help of a paring knife), then
> you slice them for the table. A tiny sprinkle of salt, and you're good
> to go.

I don't understand why you would peel them. Seems like they wouldn't hold
together well with no peel. No, I don't do that and wouldn't.