Emmy Award winner Leah Remini recently took to Instagram to share her comical holiday kitchen escapades, specifically her challenges with peeling sweet potatoes for a marshmallow-topped casserole. In a candid video posted on Wednesday evening, Remini expressed her frustration, stating, “I’ve been at this for 20 minutes and I’ve only peeled two — I mean, am I doing something wrong?”
The humorous clip showcases Remini’s attempts to navigate the peculiar shape and rough edges of the sweet potatoes. “It’s not shaped right,” she laments in a flustered voice, showcasing a bumpy angle of one of the potatoes. “How do you peel it here? What am I doing wrong?” she amusingly questions, concluding the video with a caption that reads, “I hate sweet potatoes more now than I did before! Happy Thanksgiving!”
Fans quickly joined the conversation, offering helpful tips and amusing commentary. One follower suggested an alternative cooking method, advising Remini to roast the sweet potatoes at 400°F for about 65 minutes, ensuring they would easily fall out of the skin. Some playfully suggested investing in a new peeler, humorously noting that her current one might be outdated.
A particularly practical piece of advice surfaced — the use of canned yams. “Nobody’s gonna know,” reassured one user, emphasizing the ease and convenience of opting for the canned version.
While Remini might be grappling with sweet potato peeling challenges, it’s evident that her Thanksgiving preparations are filled with laughter and shared experiences. Beyond the kitchen, Remini has had a noteworthy year, celebrating milestones such as completing her second semester at NYU and marking the 10-year anniversary of leaving the Church of Scientology.
