Are you tired of chewing a single baby carrot for 10 minutes? Do you ever wonder how baby carrots last so long peeled? Or why they are  perfectly shaped? I nearly gave up on carrots because of the “baby” variety. Convenience aside, their texture and flavor is not my jam. If you’re in the same boat, buy whole carrots. Save money, peel, and eat. For a snackable size, cut into strips and store in a container with a bit of water for up to 5 days in the fridge.

I don’t care much for baby carrots anymore. I ate them nearly every day at lunch for a solid year. Pretty sure it was the longest year of my life. Have you ever chewed one of those baby carrots? It takes about 5 minutes per carrot. And I always seemed to pack at least 10. That must equal about 4 whole carrots. Those little guys are deceptively dense and far more compact than any normal carrot. And their shape—it’s just a little too perfect. My hands used to turn orange during that time. It all makes sense now. I was eating wayyyy too many carrots. Read more

 
 
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