New Carrots

• 1 bunch carrots, fresh from the garden
• Water or chicken stock to cover
• Salt (optional)
• 2

Tear off the tops from the stem ends of the carrots. With a paring knife, cut off both the root ends and the stem ends of the carrots. Use a swivel-bladed paring knife to scrape the carrots. Take care not to scrape more than necessary. Arrange the carrots in a saucepan and cover with water or chicken stock. If water is used, add salt to taste. Bring the carrots to a simmer. Partially cover the