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Why Aren't My Potato Slices Turning Golden Brown?

Feb 24, 2021
Q: What can I do when my potato slices do not turn golden brown? I heard this might be because of the sugar, is that true? 
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Why Did My Potatoes Turn Sweet? Is There Anything I Can Do To Fix This?

Feb 18, 2021
Q: My potatoes have turned sweet and I'm not sure why. They have been sitting at room temperature for a week or longer. Is there any hope in getting the sweetness out of them?
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Why Can't I Find Baking Potatoes with Thicker Skin?

Feb 17, 2021
Q: Why can I no longer find baking potatoes with the thicker skin? 
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Why Did My Potato Soup Turn Out Sweet?

Feb 10, 2021
Q: I made potato soup with ham cubes and used whole milk, condensed sweetened milk and evaporated milk. When it was finished cooking it tasted too sweet for me. How do I get rid of the sweet taste and why did that happen?
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Do Peeled and Cut Potatoes Need to be Refrigerated?

Jan 18, 2021
Q: If I peeled and diced potatoes and put them in cold water, changing the water frequently, do they still have to be refrigerated? If they are not refrigerated will they go bad? 
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Can Idaho potatoes help with a dry scalp?

Jan 17, 2021
Q: My hair and scalp seem so dry but I don't want to purchase expensive hair treatments, what can I do?
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Can potatoes help with my dry hands?

Jan 17, 2021
Q: Cold weather, frequent hand washing and sanitizing, along with harsh chemical products can take their toll on our hands. How can I create something from potatoes to help my skin?
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How can potatoes help with puffy eyes?

Jan 17, 2021
Q: How can potatoes help with puffy eyes? I always wake up with huge bags under my eyes but want something natural to help soothe them.  
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How can I use potatoes to create a facial mask?

Jan 17, 2021
Q: How can I use potatoes to create a facial mask?
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Why Are Some of My Potatoes That I Just Dug up Soft?

Jan 11, 2021
Q: I am digging up my potato crop and noticed that some potatoes are soft rather than firm. They look fine. Why are these new potatoes soft? 
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