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5. I have a sensitivity to peeling potatoes. My hands turn

Sun Jun 5, 2022, 12:36 PM

Jun 2022

bright red and itch even if I use a peeler. There’s something about the wet potato. Got me out of some peeling as a kid. Now I use gloves.

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How to peel potatoes: [View all] tblue37 Jun 2022 OP

I needed this when I was growing up. blm Jun 2022 #1

That's a sexist comment. Scrivener7 Jun 2022 #11

What did I say!!!!!!!!!!! Karadeniz Jun 2022 #13

I have an electric peeler. Put the potato on the spike, rsdsharp Jun 2022 #3

Don't peel potatoes, cbabe Jun 2022 #4

I only peel potatoes if I'm making mashed potatoes or potato soup. Arkansas Granny Jun 2022 #6

I avoid peeling potatoes whenever possible EYESORE 9001 Jun 2022 #7

I don't if the skins are thin and "clean" Kali Jun 2022 #9

I have a sensitivity to peeling potatoes. My hands turn badhair77 Jun 2022 #5

Brilliant!!!! What do they do in the winter??? nt LAS14 Jun 2022 #12

do it in the tub. mopinko Jun 2022 #15