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Pre-Cooking Potatoes for Camping
Dec 28, 2012
Q: I’m going camping and I want to pre-cook potatoes to fry them in morning and have ham potatoes and white sauce at night. How should I cook and refrigerate them? Also how long will they last?
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Keeping a Large Number of Idaho® Potatoes Hot for 8 Hours
Dec 11, 2012
Q: I need to keep at least 500 to 1000 large Idaho baked potatoes hot for about 8 hours and still be able to serve them up. I know from past experience that I was able to keep them relatively fresh by using an ice chest. But that was only for 150 large bakers. All I have for heat are two large BBQ's. Please let me know if this is possible.
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Availability of Russet Burbanks
Sep 28, 2012
Q: I’ve found that when I make fresh-cut fries, Russet Burbanks seem to be the only potatoes that crisp up nicely. I’ve learned my lesson when I’ve used other Russets—the fries are extra soggy and my customers complain about them. Where can I find the famous Idaho® Russet Burbanks? Sometimes my foodservice distributor says they are out usually in July or August.
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What is the Nutritional Information of Different Varieties of Potatoes?
Sep 14, 2012
Q: For people trying to lose weight, there’s a debate about whether or not we should eat potatoes. I know potatoes are high in carbs, but I understand they are also very nutritious. Where can I find nutritional information of the different varieties of potatoes?
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Are Black Potatoes Safe to Eat?
Sep 7, 2012
Q: Last night I started cooking green beans and potatoes in the crock pot, which I covered first with aluminum foil and then the lid, which didn’t fit tightly. I set the crockpot to warm overnight, but when I checked it this morning some of the potatoes were blackened. Are they still safe to eat?
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Potato Starch
Aug 17, 2012
Q: How and why should I remove starch from uncooked fries?
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Cooking peeled potatoes
Aug 14, 2012
Q: If I want to peel my potato by boiling the skins off, do I have to continue boiling the potato for more than 15 minutes to cook it fully?
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Potato 101
Aug 10, 2012
Q: I have my own kitchen for the first time so I want to learn all about how to cook potatoes. Everyone tells me that they are easy to prepare, economical, and are really good for you. Where do I start?
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Keeping partially grilled potatoes in foil and fridge
Jun 21, 2012
Q: How many days can you safely keep partially grilled potatoes in the same foil and in the fridge?
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Do mashed potatoes have less sugar than baked potatoes?
Jun 19, 2012
Q: Do mashed potatoes have less sugar than baked potatoes?
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