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Here is a very simple question, regarding not such an easy task:

Do you like peeling potatoes?

Peeling potatoes doesn’t look difficult, especially when someone else is doing it, right?

I was always quite amazed by the speed my mom would peel potatoes, but no matter how hard I try; I don’t even get close to her speed.  I personally do not like peeling potatoes, and one of the reasons is that I feel very awkward using the potato peeler, so I use a paring knife, with a constant fear of cutting myself.   I use potatoes a lot in my cooking, so it is a must job for me!

However, as with any other problem, someone always comes up with a great solution.  My potato peeling dilemma has been eased by this simple “Never again peel potatoes” method.

Please watch this wonderful video, sent to me by a friend, and let me know what you think.

First time I watched this video, I had some doubts, but believe me, I tried it and it REALLY WORKS!!!!!!

I had Red Potatoes on hand, so I used those to test this theory.  Once the potatoes cooked, I drained out the hot water, filled a bowl with cold water from my faucet (I did not even use ice water), and placed the hot potatoe in it.  After 30 seconds, the potato skin came off like magic.

What a great time saver, especially if you are planning to make a potato salad.

Now, how easy and convenient is that??

Please give it a try, and let me know what you think.

Are you ready to throw away your potato peeler yet?

I am still keeping mine, since I love to use it for peeling carrots and cucumbers.

If you have additional “easy does it” suggestions for solving any other tedious tasks, please share them with me and all my readers, since I enjoy testing these out, and passing them on to others.

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12 Responses

  1. Diana

    November 19th, 2009 at 6:36 pm

    1

    WOW that was pretty cool! I hate peeling them too…I usually let my fiance do the work! He’s faster at it then me. I love the potato picture you have there it looks like a heart! Im going to share this link with him. How cute is the actress Dawn Wells in the video! Thanks for sharing the link. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family. This trick will def come in handy for it!

  2. Suburban Grandma

    November 19th, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    2

    I really had to try it to believe it….so simple and convenient.

  3. All Women Stalker

    November 20th, 2009 at 10:55 am

    3

    So my eyes are popping out right now because that really does sound convenient! I hate peeling them potatoes. I will try this soon and let you know. :)

    -meream

  4. suburbangrandma

    November 20th, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    4

    I bet you will love it, and will be pleasantly surprised, as I was!

  5. Xannyyy,

    November 23rd, 2009 at 9:47 am

    5

    It never occoured to me that there was such an easy way to peel those patatoes that really get me bad tempered before the job even begins!
    Thanks for sharing this with us Suburbangrandma! :D

  6. Suburban Grandma

    November 23rd, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    6

    I totally agree.
    I was equally amazed by this very easy method.

  7. cool gadgets

    March 24th, 2010 at 12:50 pm

    7

    this is so cool but not sure what my normal punishment would become after we get this?

  8. Suburban Grandma

    March 24th, 2010 at 8:30 pm

    8

    No punishment here…next best thing is for someone else to do it for us.

  9. Cep Haber

    July 10th, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    9

    Eine sehr nützliche Seite, danke ..

  10. Suburban Grandma

    July 10th, 2010 at 2:34 pm

    10

    Danke.

  11. tim@drinkdocker

    July 25th, 2010 at 1:12 am

    11

    I’m guilty of feeling awkward when using the peeler too! I just use a mini-knife. Gets the job done.

  12. Suburban Grandma

    July 25th, 2010 at 9:07 pm

    12

    I am sure the mini-knife is great, but this method of Not-peeling is even better…really.


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