Potato peelers are specialized kitchen helpers found in nearly every household. They are a popular alternative to using a normal knife because they are so much safer and easier to use. Parents are especially fond of giving potato peelers to children so they can help in the preparation of meals. more »

Potato peelers are far from the newest kitchen gadget on the market. Potato peelers have been around since the late 1800s. It is interesting to know how an appliance so simple can make a world of difference in the kitchen. A potato peeler is made with a metal blade attached to a plastic, wooden or steel (more common today is a stainless steel) handle. A potato peeler is used to peel the skin of potatoes, other vegetables or fruits. Potato peelers come in three main designs: the Lancashire, Australian and the Y-peeler. The potato peeler is a manual appliance, meaning the hand must manually operate the potato peeler. The Lancashire potato peeler is made like a knife. The blade of the potato peeler is attached to the handle in same way a knife blade would be attached. The Lancashire is held in your right hand (assuming you are right-handed) while the left hand holds the top of the vegetable. The vegetable is peeled in a turning motion by running the potato peeler over the top of the vegetable with your right hand. more »

Safety in the kitchen starts with proper use of kitchen utensils. To remove the peel from a potato safely, you can use either a knife or a potato peeler; whichever utensil you prefer. Whatever your preference, be sure to use it properly to avoid injury. more »

Peeling potatoes is as easy as peeling other fruits and vegetables. Most people prefer using a potato peeler to do the job but who said an ordinary kitchen knife won’t do? Follow these simple steps to peel your potatoes the traditional way: more »

Yes, peeling ginger with a teaspoon an old Chef's trick from an old Chef. Forget the awkward potato peeler, let me show a quick and easy way , you'll be amazed. more »

Surprisingly, there is very little advice on the net for sharpening a potato peeler, and yet it is a simple and effective procedure. Many would ask, "Why sharpen a peeler when they are cheap to replace?". Simply because even brand new, a peeler works best when it's sharp - and even new ones are sometimes dull. Additionally, we live in a "throw away" society, and if you are like me, you'd like to resist the urge to just toss everything at the first impulse. So, simply follow these instructions, and your peeler can become a family legacy you can leave to your grandkids! more »

Jicama, also called Mexican turnip or Mexican potato, can be a tasty exotic treat, but one that many people don’t know how to prepare properly. If you've never peeled a jicama before, don't worry. The process is surprisingly simple and even easier when you use a potato peeler. You can start snacking on jicama in a matter of minutes. more »

KP duty is not one any grunt looks forward to. It is a tiresome, labor-intensive detail that requires slinging hash and scrubbing pots. KP duty is an acronym for "kitchen patrol" or "kitchen policing." It is far from glorious and is deemed to be rather demeaning. No one wants to be the one serving, but in the grand scheme of military service, it is a crucial duty all soldiers should be subjected to. Indeed, the duty of every soldier is to serve, whether that means with a rifle in hand or a potato peeler. The bottom line is service. more »

The world’s petroleum supply is depleting. That means petroleum products too are going to become sparse. But like bio-diesel we have a method of making bio plastic too. You can make it in your kitchen from the grocery. You will need a potato and glycerin or premade potato starch, baking soda, white vinegar, a potato peeler, knife and a blender. more »