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    Can I eat a potato with the skin on?
    Jennifer Levasseur
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    Chef Jennifer Levasseur is a Personal Chef and the Owner of The Happy Cuisiniere based in Breckenridge, Colorado. She has over 12 years of culinary experience and specializes in Mountain and Contemporary Rustic cuisine. Moreover, she can craft dishes and modify menus to accommodate dietary restrictions, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and dairy-free diets. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Management from the University of Houston, Chef Jennifer holds Associate’s degrees in Culinary Arts and Baking & Pastry Arts from Houston Community College.
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    You definitely can! It's high in nutrients like fiber and it adds more texture, flavor, and color.
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    How much potato may I lose when manually peeling a potato instead of using an electric peeler?
    Community Answer
    A potato peeler sometimes pull some parts of the potato. Using the second method, your potato stays in its original shape and size.
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    Did the second method come from DaveHax's YouTube channel?
    Community Answer
    This method has been around much longer than DaveHax's YouTube channel, but many people have learned it as a result of seeing his video.
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    Can I peel with a knife?
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    Community Answer
    Yes, just be extra careful not to cut yourself.
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    After peeling my potato, does it need to go in water so it doesn't darken?
    Community Answer
    Yes. Soak cut or sliced potatoes in salt water -- especially if you are making fries.
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