"Stephen Wolstenholme" wrote in message
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On Tue, 1 Jul 2008 23:17:42 +0100, Rusty Hinge 2
wrote:


You should always peel parsnips because the skin is toxic - at least to
insects. Whether it is to us, I've no idea.

I've not heard that parsnips can be dangerous otherwise, and I'm sure it
would be common knowledge if it were so.

I've eaten loads of roast parsnips that were just scrubbed rather than
peeled. The skin gets crisp and they taste better that way.

I'm still alive.

Same here, I almost never peel any root vegetables before cooking and it
hasn't killed me yet.


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Chris
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