Freshly-dug carrots have an earthy, sweet flavor. It is fun to dig carrots. You pull them up from the base, and they gently slide up out of the earth. Carrot sticks are a classic lunch box snack. They pack well, and offer good crunch and nutrition at midday. To roast carrots, coat them with some olive oil, and place in a 400 degree oven until tender and caramelized.