Crunchy Carrots

Carrots have definitely recaptured our fancy. Available year round and far more common in the American diet than most other vegetables, for a long time we seemed to take them for granted. Then they were released from their plastic bags and began appearing in local markets with their lovely ferny green tops intact. Irresistible! Crispy fresh and chilled, they make for sweet crunchy snacking. They add sparkle and color to the dinner table and lend their intriguing flavor to salads, soups, stews, soufflés, and purées.