Hi,
I loved this survey! Anne and Buddy are the only ones who still peel all
tomatoes. Anne said that Mamie always did but that neither of her girls do.
Mary said it kinda depends on the tomatoes but she does for company. Malinda
said she never peels tomatoes for herself but does on special occasions. Lulie
said they do not peel tomatoes though Bobby always did. (She and Guy recommend
Duke's mayo for the most homemade tasting that you can buy and I certainly
intend to try it.) And I loved Frieda's reasoning best of all. We had discussed
the fact that peeling probably takes out some of the nutrients, but she said
she hates to lose any part of the tomato because of the cost. BTW, Helen and
Mark have eaten supper with us the last two nights and I peeled tomatoes both
times but today I had one for lunch that was not peeled and it was just as
good.
Love
you all, Mama
PS
Didn't hear from Ed but assume Eleanor peels or does not peel his tomatoes.
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