In article .com>, "aem" > wrote:
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>Phred wrote:
>> Thanks for your response, mate. But it's still got me beat why
>> someone would peel carrots, where you can barely even see the "skin",
>> but will happily eat spuds "in the jacket"! After all, they both
>> grow in dirt. ;-)
>
>Well, it has to do with how old and dried out the skin is, doesn't it?

Never seen "old and dried out the skin" on carrots. Clearly YMDV!

>Fresh out of the ground, a carrot needs only a rinse; for several weeks
>afterwards it probably needs only a light brushing; but after a long
>time in storage that dried, unattractive, untasty skin won't brush off,
>so you peel it. Or not, it's all up to your taste....

Fair enough in your circs I guess. But I think I'll stick to the
fresher ones available here in Oz. No need to peel 'em. :-)

Cheers, Phred.

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