5 Times You Don’t Have to Peel Carrots — Tips from The Kitchn

Have you spent most of your life peeling carrots before cooking or eating them just because that’s what you’ve seen other people do, so you followed suit? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

When it comes down to it, you don’t ever really have to peel carrots. As long as you wash and scrub them well to remove dirt and any debris, unpeeled carrots are perfectly safe (and delicious) to eat. Here are five instances that prove it.

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Rebecca and Craig’s Family Kitchen in Manhattan — Kitchen Tour

Who cooks and eats here: Rebecca Odes and Craig Kanarick, with their children Ezra (nearly 12) and Odessa (8 1/2)
Where: Manhattan
Rent or Own? Owned for 5 years

Here at The Kitchn we have visited all types of kitchens, from small and cozy to big and dreamy. I love seeing how people make the most of limited spaces, but I also really enjoy seeing cooks’ dream kitchens — their finally, at-last, this-is-what-we-always-wanted home. Today we’re peeking into one of these, a vibrant, juicy space for entertaining and family cooking designed and owned by Rebecca Odes, an artist and entrepreneur, and Craig Kanarick, the founder of Mouth, a playful and delicious marketplace for American small-batch foods.

We’re visiting with Craig, Rebecca, and their kids all week long. First up: a tour of their home kitchen in Manhattan.

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