Oopsi - I peeled my finger :(
By shelly
@shellyjaneo (1081)
United Kingdom
December 13, 2015 10:59am CST
I was peeling a Butternut Squash yesterday to make some squash and carrot mash when I accidentily peeled my finger. It wasn't my brightest moment and probably more prove that I can't cook.
There was actually a thick piece of skin on the counter :(
I didn't have any plasters so I had to wrap it up in a bandage, it was bleeding so much I had to change the first bandage.
This was yesterday and it has scabbed over now but I am sure it is going to scar :(
That will teach me not to peel towards my hands, but Butternut Squash is such a pain to peel
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7 responses
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
14 Dec 15
I never peel them, I cut then in half, get rid of the seeds, stick them in the oven and when soft, scoop the meat of the squash skin and do what you want with it. No Peeling!!!
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@shellyjaneo (1081)
• United Kingdom
14 Dec 15
That sounds like a much more sensible option, maybe next time I get one it won't sit on my veg rack for so long now. I will let you know if I give it a go x
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
13 Dec 15
Ouch! I often cut my fingers and they are a road of cooking scars :) feel better soon and dont worry about a small scar.
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@shellyjaneo (1081)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 15
It's much better today it was a pain yesterday as it was wrapped up and it was really awkward typing luckily I have taken the bandage off today as it is dry x
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@shellyjaneo (1081)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 15
I have learned that now and that is how I peeled the rest of the squash, I hope it doesn't scar as well x
@LadyDuck (460409)
• Switzerland
14 Dec 15
@shellyjaneo I usually do not peel or cut my fingers, but I burn them placing and removing items from the oven 
. I know I should use the special mitts, but I am always in a hurry.
. I know I should use the special mitts, but I am always in a hurry.1 person likes this
@shellyjaneo (1081)
• United Kingdom
14 Dec 15
@LadyDuck I only ever burn myself on my slow cooker I always forget which bits get hot 
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@shellyjaneo (1081)
• United Kingdom
13 Dec 15
I don't think I would even bother with a pumpkin I am far too clumsy I would probably lose a finger x
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@shellyjaneo (1081)
• United Kingdom
15 Dec 15
It's ok it is still sore but not as bad now, it keeps splitting where my finger bends x
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@shellyjaneo (1081)
• United Kingdom
14 Dec 15
Butternut Pumpkin that would just confuse me lol. It is funny how things are called different things in different counties (that all speak English). I wouldn't even try a normal pumpkin, I've never had one x
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@sw8sincere (5204)
• Philippines
11 Jan 18
that looks so painful. I hope you would be more careful next time. It hurts me to see blood on peoples body. =(
