On 26/01/2012 2:46 PM, Doug Freyburger wrote:

> Parsnips are one of my few very strong food dislikes so I would not try
> them with skins. My best guess is since they have thin skins like
> carrots you won't be able to tell that the skin was not removed. I most
> applications I can't tell if the skin was removed from a carrot as far
> as flavor and texture is concerned, just an appearance issue.

I hated hated hated parsnips until I tried them roasted. I still hate
boiled parsnips, but I really like them roasted.