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Potassium, A Natural Electrolyte, Is Abundant In Potatoes

I have heard that potatoes have as much potassium as a banana, is that true?
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What's In Instant Mashed Potatoes? How Are They Made And Are There A Ton Of Additives?

Are instant mashed potatoes really made from potatoes or is it some fabricated chemical combination of things made to taste mostly like potatoes?
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The Eight Dollar Tater® Tot

I want a decadent appetizer that has a great food cost and includes potatoes. Have you seen anything in your travels that would make a terrific bar food choice?
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Build Your Own Everything With Baked potatoes

I was in an interesting pizza restaurant the other day, 800 Degrees in Westwood California and I noticed that they offered three basic pies and then a bunch of upscale toppings, each priced at $1. This intrigues me. Have you ever seen a QSR or fast food place do this with Idaho baked potatoes?
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Dr. Potato 2015 “Is It Real?” What Does The Great Big Idaho Potato Truck “Spud” Really Look Like Without Its Clothes?

Some people may be fooled, but I’m not. That giant Idaho potato that has been touring the country isn’t real. I want to know what it looks like underneath that russet colored skin.
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What does "Break for Potatoes" Mean for Some Kids?

When I was a kid, growing up in an area in Oregon that was dominated by agriculture I remember getting time off from high school to go pick raspberries and my friends in Idaho got to do this with potatoes. Do school kids still do this?
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I Eat A Baked Potato Every Night…

I eat a baked potato every night. I am wondering, can I bake 3 at a time and keep them in the refrigerator? Will they have the same nutrition of a baked potato made daily?
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Idaho’s Reputation For Big Potatoes

Why did Idaho get a reputation for big potatoes?
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Potato Pairings With Fish For Lent

Do you have any suggestions for pairing fish with potatoes for Lent?
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My Hash Browns Have Thawed. What Do I Do?!

I have several packages of hash browns in my garage refrigerator freezer. I noticed that the freezer is not keeping them frozen solid. They are soft, but still very cold and have ice crystals. Is there a risk with cooking and eating them? If so, what specifically would be the concern?
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