In article >,
Anthony Ferrante > wrote:

> http://www.cookware.com/LEIFHEIT-240...er-QI1037.html
>
> I really do love potatoes. I just hate peeling them.
>
> Anthony

That's similar to the one I use, though mine is all metal.

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Anthony Ferrante wrote:
> 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.
>
Well don't throw the stuff away! Give it to the Salvation Army or some
thrift shop where someone else who likes junk can buy it, cheap

Jill

Anthony Ferrante wrote:

> I can honestly say I am embarrassed answering your question, and
> please remember, I said I am lazy.
>
> I usually peel maybe 4-5 big ones at a time. What would that be, maybe
> 1 or 2 pounds??
>
> Anthony
..

oh geeez....grow a set of balls and just take the 2 minutes to peel them
like a man....

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

> What's your goal, Anthony? How's your budget? Try Simply Potatoes --
> I've used their hash brown shreds with fine success; they make several
> different 'cuts' and combinations. I kinda liked Bob Evans' mashed
> potatoes, too. I didn't look to see what they put in them but they were
> creamy and tasty (read buttery-tasting and salty). Someone here
> suggested refrigerated potato sides when I was looking for something to
> accompany the meat loaf I was making for my friend a couple weeks ago.
> Not the worst thing I've ever eaten.

How odd. I looked at those for the first time yesterday while picking up
some milk. They are kept in the dairy case for some reason? I looked at
the package of red potato wedges, that had instructions on how to roast
or pan fry them. They felt slightly soft in the package even before cooking.
I noticed that second ingredient was sugar. I didn't even read further.
I'm sure it helps them brown up nicely but...do I want or need that?

I used to be amazed by the selection of prepped and ready to cook
potatoes available in the grocers in The Netherlands years ago. I don't
recall them having any sugar in them?

Janet Baraclough wrote:

>> oh geeez....grow a set of balls and just take the 2 minutes to peel them
>> like a man....
>
> Peel his balls?
>
> Janet

LOL, oops.. no. The potatoes.
Leave the little tater tots alone and maybe they'll grow up to be big
spuds one day

Melba's Jammin' wrote:

>
> What exactly do you hate so much about peeling potatoes? The time it
> takes? Maybe you need a different peeler. I use a U-shape peeler that
> I got at the State Fair about four or five years ago. It works a treat
> and I'll bet I can peel a large potato in less than 10 seconds.

Is that one of those "Swiss" peelers? They seem to be only available at
fairs and flea markets. It is my very, very favorite peeler. When I lost
my only one in an RV wreck, I despaired of ever finding another peeler
that worked as well. I tried every U-shaped and wishbone shaped peeler I
could find and none compared.

One day, while wandering through a flea market, I found a fellow selling
them. I bought two. I have a spare, though I'll probably never need it.
--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

Anthony Ferrante wrote:
>
> On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:23:52 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >"Anthony Ferrante" > wrote
> >
> >> Anyone try any of these? If so, your thoughts?
> >
> >Work on your technique. Get a nice Y peeler, with the nice black
> >handle, and just run it down the potato from pole to pole. Easy and
> >fast. Forget gizmos, didn't you learn from the pasta thing?
> >
> >nancy
> >
> That's what I intend to do. I am sure it will be much more comfortable
> in my hand.
>
> Anthony

If you want a pasta gadget that actually works as advertised, look for
the VillaWare "Beebo" Cavatelli maker.

In article >,
(Victor Sack) wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > What exactly do you hate so much about peeling potatoes? The time it
> > takes? Maybe you need a different peeler. I use a U-shape peeler that
> > I got at the State Fair about four or five years ago.
>
> You like torturing yourself? A U-shaped peeler is about the worst tool
> for peeling a round object like a potato. It is only just about usable
> for elongated vegetables, like carrots, cucumbers, and asparagus.

Ahem!! I have an asparagus peeler. Anne Charlet gave it to me. :-)
You have peeler envy, no doubt.

> For potatoes, even a knife would be better.

Operator Error on your part, Bubba Vic. Works fine for me.

> A conventional peeler, held like a knife, is way more comfortable and
> faster to use.

Do you peel towards yourself or away? My "conventional" peeler works
best peeling away from me.

My U-shaped peeler is not the most comfortable to use but it is most
efficient so it doesn't matter.

> Bubba
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In article >,
Anthony Ferrante > wrote:

> I have been doing that. However, I was looking for a better way since
> when standing at the sink, peeling, my back really hurts. And because
> of the mess, I prefer to do it in there. What I currently have is
> something similar to this, but mine has a all-metal body and is cheap
> and very basic:

C'mon, Anthony, get a grip. You want someone to eat the potatoes for
you, too? If standing at the sink hurts your back, either peel faster
so you're not standing so long or SIT DOWN. Sit on a chair, put a pan
between your knees, peel those suckers and cut any eyes and bruises out
and then go to the sink and wash them. Don't worry about how dirty they
might get when you're peeling them. Rinse them and go about your
cooking.

You like gadgets? You wanna buy my julienne peeler? I'll give you a
deal on it. I got it at Tuesday Morning.
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On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:14:42 -0500, Janet Wilder
> wrote:

>Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
>>
>> What exactly do you hate so much about peeling potatoes? The time it
>> takes? Maybe you need a different peeler. I use a U-shape peeler that
>> I got at the State Fair about four or five years ago. It works a treat
>> and I'll bet I can peel a large potato in less than 10 seconds.
>
>Is that one of those "Swiss" peelers? They seem to be only available at
>fairs and flea markets. It is my very, very favorite peeler. When I lost
>my only one in an RV wreck, I despaired of ever finding another peeler
>that worked as well. I tried every U-shaped and wishbone shaped peeler I
>could find and none compared.
>
>One day, while wandering through a flea market, I found a fellow selling
>them. I bought two. I have a spare, though I'll probably never need it.

Howdy,

You might want to try one of these:

http://preview.tinyurl.com/2k8o2n

That one is made by Kyocera, though there are other fine
manufacturers. These have a ceramic blade and are a pleasure
to use.

All the best,
--
Kenneth

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In article >,
Anthony Ferrante > wrote:

> On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:40:32 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > 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:
> >
> >> Anthony
> >
> >They're as good as the Pasta Express.
>
> Ouch! I knew that was going to be mentioned

You leave yourself open like that, Anthony, you gotta expect it. :-)
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On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:43:07 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon
> wrote:

>He always thought all the local groceries hired him to
>unload the delivery trucks and haul the cases into the basement
>because he was smart... Henry never realized that they sought out his
>services because he cost less than a forklift.

'and it's best that they did...

Just the image of a forklift heading for the basement gives
me the shivers...
--
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In article >,
Anthony Ferrante > wrote:

> On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 09:23:52 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >"Anthony Ferrante" > wrote
> >
> >> Anyone try any of these? If so, your thoughts?
> >
> >Work on your technique. Get a nice Y peeler, with the nice black
> >handle, and just run it down the potato from pole to pole. Easy and
> >fast. Forget gizmos, didn't you learn from the pasta thing?
> >
> >nancy
> >
> That's what I intend to do. I am sure it will be much more comfortable
> in my hand.
>
> Anthony

Maybe you need a palm peeler: http://tinyurl.com/2yntny
Might want to check into the corn zipper while you're on that page, too.


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On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 11:45:23 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon
> wrote:

>the volume increases by the square of the diameter.

Well, no...

The volume varies with the cube of the diameter.

The surface area varies with the square of the diameter.

(and that's why peeling the larger spud saves time)

All the best,
--
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In article >,
Anthony Ferrante > wrote:

> I know sitting would be easier than standing, but being lazy I am
> always looking for an easy out. It usually does not happen. I am just
> going to bite the bullet and buy a Y-shaped peeler and sit and do what
> I have been dreading. But, I can always do it near the computer as I
> read all my groups.
>
> Anthony

Anthony, just peel the damn potatoes, be done with them, and THEN read
your groups. If you try to do both at the same time, you'll give
neither the attention it deserves and you'll have potato starch all over
your keyboard and then you'll be looking for a miracle cleaner to get
your keyboard clean. I can see a pattern here.
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On Mar 18, 5:00�pm, Sqwertz > wrote:
> Sheldon <Sheldon >> wrote:
> > I think they're too big for single serving/baked. �But they'd be great
> > for any other use; fries, roasted, soups, stews, salads, etc. �So far
> > I roasted four, quartered with skins on, oiled and salted. �I baked
> > four, ate two a half at a time (I like cold baked), two became tater
> > salad. �I used two diced into a potato fritata with ten eggs, sliced
> > in quarters was plenty for four meals. �Those are the last three..
> > They're very good quality potatoes, I shoulda bought two bags. �I
> > don't get up to Sam's often, it's about thirty miles one way and in a
> > out of the way direction where there's nothing else I need.
>
> For some reason I thought you said CostCo. �The CostCo bags are
> 30lbs each. �So when you said "you should have bought 2 bags", I was
> scratching my head.
>
> -sw

There's no CostCo around here. At first I thought those were 10 lb
bags but upon further inspection I realized I had a 15 lb bag.
Sometimes I can buy a five pound bag of potatoes and they can set
around for weeks and begin to sprout before I use them. But these
monsters were so good I only have those three left, so I shoulda got a
second bag. The thing is with those mega stores there's no way to
know what they have until you get there and look about. Those spuds
were great but just as often I'll come home with something totally
awful, like a few months back I came upon a pecan chocolate bobka that
looked fabulous so I bought two, and they were huge, like 3 pounds
each, I figured to freeze most. When I got home that was the first
thing I tried, it was disgusting, wasn't really bobka because it was
not a yeast leavened product, I think it was mostly outta space chems,
had no flavor at all other than sickly sweet. The critters in my yard
got it all... the deer shunned it, the huge flocks of starlings pecked
at it for two days, and I'm talking clouds of starlings well over a
thousand strong, I'm always amazed at what critters find their way
here even in winter. The Canada geese are already perfoming fly overs
so I know it's spring.

On Mar 18, 9:30�pm, Kenneth > wrote:
> On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:43:07 -0700 (PDT), Sheldon
>
> > wrote:
> >He always thought all the local groceries hired him to
> >unload the delivery trucks and haul the cases into the basement
> >because he was smart... Henry never realized that they sought out his
> >services because he cost less than a forklift.
>
> 'and it's best that they did...
>
> Just the image of a forklift heading for the basement gives
> me the shivers...

That's called a figure of speech, Henry coulda been a bull dozer, a
steam shovel, or a 20 yard dump truck.

In article >,
Janet Wilder > wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> >
> > What exactly do you hate so much about peeling potatoes? The time it
> > takes? Maybe you need a different peeler. I use a U-shape peeler that
> > I got at the State Fair about four or five years ago. It works a treat
> > and I'll bet I can peel a large potato in less than 10 seconds.
>
> Is that one of those "Swiss" peelers? They seem to be only available at
> fairs and flea markets. It is my very, very favorite peeler. When I lost
> my only one in an RV wreck, I despaired of ever finding another peeler
> that worked as well. I tried every U-shaped and wishbone shaped peeler I
> could find and none compared.


STAR brand, Made in Switzerland. I just checked. :-)
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Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> (Victor Sack) wrote:
>
> > A conventional peeler, held like a knife, is way more comfortable and
> > faster to use.
>
> Do you peel towards yourself or away?

The former, of course. Did you take a gander at the two video links I
posted? Takes just a few minutes.

> My "conventional" peeler works
> best peeling away from me.

Feh. A peeler does not work - you work it. Only a child - especially
of the male persuasion - or someone who is particularly clumsy in the
kitchen would peel away from himself, as if sharperning or whittling a
stick. I do not know how clumsy you are, but you are very young for a
grandmother, a mere child. As a much older grandmother I can tell you
so! Also, a proper conventional peeler, the swivel type, whether
"right-" or "left-handed", would make it impossible to peel away from
yourself, unless you are reasonably ambidextrous and willing to use your
"alternative" hand.

> My U-shaped peeler is not the most comfortable to use but it is most
> efficient so it doesn't matter.

When peeling round objects, like potatoes, it is impossible for a
U-shaped peeler to be more efficient than a properly used conventional
one. With a conventional peeler, peeling and rotating the object is one
motion, with your thumb helping to both guide the blade and rotate the
object. You could peel a potato in one continuous motion, with the
whole of the peel in one strip, if you wanted. With a U-shaped peeler,
the thumb is needed to hold the peeler and the motions are separate,
short and virtually unrelated. Look at the videos; they are
self-explanatory.

Bubba Vic

Kenneth wrote:
> On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:14:42 -0500, Janet Wilder
> > wrote:
>
>> Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>>
>>> What exactly do you hate so much about peeling potatoes? The time it
>>> takes? Maybe you need a different peeler. I use a U-shape peeler that
>>> I got at the State Fair about four or five years ago. It works a treat
>>> and I'll bet I can peel a large potato in less than 10 seconds.
>> Is that one of those "Swiss" peelers? They seem to be only available at
>> fairs and flea markets. It is my very, very favorite peeler. When I lost
>> my only one in an RV wreck, I despaired of ever finding another peeler
>> that worked as well. I tried every U-shaped and wishbone shaped peeler I
>> could find and none compared.
>>
>> One day, while wandering through a flea market, I found a fellow selling
>> them. I bought two. I have a spare, though I'll probably never need it.
>
> Howdy,
>
> You might want to try one of these:
>
> http://preview.tinyurl.com/2k8o2n
>
> That one is made by Kyocera, though there are other fine
> manufacturers. These have a ceramic blade and are a pleasure
> to use.
>
> All the best,

Thanks, but I'll stick with my Swiss peeler.

--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

In article >,
(Victor Sack) wrote:

> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > (Victor Sack) wrote:
> >
> > > A conventional peeler, held like a knife, is way more comfortable and
> > > faster to use.
> >
> > Do you peel towards yourself or away?
>
> The former, of course. Did you take a gander at the two video links I
> posted? Takes just a few minutes.

Sort of.
>
> > My "conventional" peeler works best peeling away from me.

> Feh. A peeler does not work - you work it. Only a child - especially
> of the male persuasion - or someone who is particularly clumsy in the
> kitchen would peel away from himself, as if sharperning or whittling a
> stick. I do not know how clumsy you are, but you are very young for a
> grandmother, a mere child. As a much older grandmother I can tell you
> so! Also, a proper conventional peeler, the swivel type, whether
> "right-" or "left-handed", would make it impossible to peel away from
> yourself, unless you are reasonably ambidextrous and willing to use your
> "alternative" hand.

Once again, you're full of crap, Bubba Vic. '-)
>
> > My U-shaped peeler is not the most comfortable to use but it is most
> > efficient so it doesn't matter.
>
> When peeling round objects, like potatoes, it is impossible for a
> U-shaped peeler to be more efficient than a properly used conventional
> one. With a conventional peeler, peeling and rotating the object is one
> motion, with your thumb helping to both guide the blade and rotate the
> object. You could peel a potato in one continuous motion, with the
> whole of the peel in one strip, if you wanted.

My life would be complete.

> With a U-shaped peeler,
> the thumb is needed to hold the peeler and the motions are separate,
> short and virtually unrelated. Look at the videos; they are
> self-explanatory.

My connection isn't fast enough for a smooth viewing unless I do
something else for 5 minutes while the whole downloads. I watched some
of it. Where she was peeling with a knife and with an Oxo-looking
peeler, towards herself on both counts.
>
> Bubba Vic



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In article
>,
Nancy2 > wrote:

> On Mar 18, 12:58*pm, George > wrote:
> > Anthony Ferrante wrote:
> > > 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?
> >
> > > Anthony
> >
> > I can't remember the last time I peeled a potato. Thats where all of the
> > vitamins and fiber are and even if it wasn't I like the texture.- Hide
> > quoted text -
> >
> > - Show quoted text -
>
> I absolutely cannot eat mashed potatoes with skin in them. Hardly
> anything, to me, is more gross. ;-)

Peeling potatoes to make skin-free mashed isn't necessary. You can get
excellent skin-free mashed potatoes simply by running whole unpeeled
boiled potatoes through a potato ricer.

In article >,
"Pete C." > wrote:

> If you want a pasta gadget that actually works as advertised, look for
> the VillaWare "Beebo" Cavatelli maker.

I want one!!! (What do you do with cavatelli?)
Looks like it can be had for $30.
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"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote

> "Pete C." > wrote:
>
>> If you want a pasta gadget that actually works as advertised, look for
>> the VillaWare "Beebo" Cavatelli maker.
>
> I want one!!! (What do you do with cavatelli?)

When I think of cavadell I think of broccoli! Cavatelli and broccoli
is one of my favorites.

nancy

"Melba's Jammin'" > ha scritto nel messaggio
...
> In article >,
> "Pete C." > wrote:
>
>> If you want a pasta gadget that actually works as advertised, look for
>> the VillaWare "Beebo" Cavatelli maker.
>
> I want one!!! (What do you do with cavatelli?)
> Looks like it can be had for $30.
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ

A cavatelli make is a butter knife! I swear it. There is a dish of
cavatelli, mussels and white beans that ought by rights to be the national
dish of Italy. Cavatelli are orecchitte shaped differently!

On Mar 18, 9:04*am, Anthony Ferrante >
wrote:
> On Tue, 18 Mar 2008 07:40:32 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
>
>
>
> > wrote:
> >In article >,
> > Anthony Ferrante > wrote:
>
> >> 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:
>
> >> Anthony
>
> >They're as good as the Pasta Express.
>
> Ouch! I knew that was going to be mentioned
>
> >Get a copper wire ChoreBoy scrubber and scrub the little skin off the
> >little suckers.
>
> I have been doing that. However, I was looking for a better way since
> when standing at the sink, peeling, my back really hurts. And because
> of the mess, I prefer to do it in there. *

Then lay out some newspaper on the kitchen table, half fill a rather
large pot with salted water. Take a bowl or plastic dishpan to the
table with you and SIT DOWN at the kitchen table and peel the spuds
that way. Peel over the plastic container, drop the peeled potatoes
into the salted water to keep them from discoloring. Newspaper
protects the kitchen table surface from errant peelings. You just have
to fold everything up in the newspaper and away into the trash it
goes.

The best way to peel potatoes is with a peeler and a little wrist
action. If you can't stand and do it, find a way to sit and do it.
Unless you have more money and space than you know what to do with.
Why waste money on junk that may or may not work? You know the peeler
works. What is the big deal about peeling potatoes? I can peel 5 lbs
in 10 minutes. Just put on some music or call a friend while you're
doing it, so you won't have to deal with the tedium of it, if that's
the problem. When it's time to scrub the toilets or other unpleasant
household chores that have to be done, i usually call someone to chat
with. The work gets done before I know it and i've had a nice chat
with a friend.

Mark Thorson wrote:

> I didn't read this whole thread. Did anybody mention
> these:
>
> http://www.Tatermitts.com/
>
> They got a horrible review he
>
> http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/0...-tatermit.html

Holy Cow Batman! Who peels potatoes under a wide open water faucet?
How offensive is that!?

And how hard is it to peel a potato in the first place? Where *do* they
get those klutzy rejects who on any given infomercial "struggle" to
perform those common every days tasks we all seem to manage to do albeit
without the POS gimmick being marketed?

There is a sucker born every day... <sigh>

Anthony Ferrante wrote:
>
> 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 didn't read this whole thread. Did anybody mention
these:

http://www.Tatermitts.com/

They got a horrible review he

http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2007/0...-tatermit.html

Melba's Jammin' wrote:
>
> In article >,
> "Pete C." > wrote:
>
> > If you want a pasta gadget that actually works as advertised, look for
> > the VillaWare "Beebo" Cavatelli maker.
>
> I want one!!! (What do you do with cavatelli?)
> Looks like it can be had for $30.

The price tag on my box indicates it was $24.99 at Home Goods
(Marshall's). It's just another pasta, so you can use it most any way.

I think the traditional way to form them is with a spoon and a little
grooved board, the gadget works similarly using a couple wiper blades to
roll a piece of dough around a grooved surface.