Over the past fifteen years, pre-cut baby carrots have become the main way that consumers buy this highly nutritious root vegetable. But unless there’s a good sale, my experience – both in the Midwest and West Coast – is that a pound of carrots costs at least $1.50/pound.
But, there is a better way. A way that was good enough for our moms and our grandmothers: Buying whole carrots and cutting them yourself. Who woulda thunk it?
A one-pound bag of whole carrots costs about 50 cents – about 1/3 to 1/2 the cost of baby-cut carrots. Plus, I’ve found that they taste better than baby carrots. Here’s a simple, easy way to create your own carrot sticks.
And it’s not hard.
Wash and peel your carrots. Cut off the two ends. Split the carrot in half, lengthwise.
Cut each half in half again, lengthwise. Then, chop each of those quarters into serving size pieces. I like thirds.
Pretty, easy, good, and cheap.
For more kitchen tips, visit Tammy’s Recipes every Tuesday.
{ 2 trackbacks }
{ 2 comments… read them below or add one }
grandma always cut them in quarters up top, halves down below and halves lengthwise. they’d go into a crystal cut pitcher with a little water, ice cubes and celery sticks in the fridge for all day snacking. awesome
[Reply]
I rarely buy baby carrots. They’re expensive! My mom and sister gag at the thought of eating a carrot stick, but that’s how I serve them to my family. With a hubby and kiddo in braces, it’s easier for them to eat thin carrot sticks too. I feel wasteful slicing baby carrots!
[Reply]