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The Insides Of Our Potatoes Turned Brown

Jul 17, 2014
Q: We had fish fry at church last night, we got there about noon, washed and wrapped 170 potatoes in tin foil and baked them in a confection oven till they were 210 degrees F and then kept them in a cooler, until the fish fry began at 5pm. The insides had all turned brown. What did we do wrong? There must be some way diners keep baked potatoes for a long time without this happening. Any help you can give us would be appreciated.
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What Can I Use As A Dressing For Potato Salad Other Than Mustard Or Mayo?

Jul 15, 2014
Q: What can I use as a dressing for potato salad when my family doesn't like mustard or mayonnaise?
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Double Stuffed Potatoes Or Suggestions For A Twice Baked Idaho® Potato Boat

Jul 13, 2014
Q: I was watching Mr. Food re-runs and noticed he called the twice baked potatoes “Double Stuffed”. Do you have a copy of the video for the recipe he did? Any other suggestions for a stuffed Idaho® potato recipe to share with a home cook?
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The Best Hand-Cut Idaho® French Fry Yield

Jul 11, 2014
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How Long Should I Cook A 22 Ounce Potato?

Jul 9, 2014
Q: I've been looking to find information on how long and at what temperature to bake very large potatoes. Your website came closest, however, I have some even larger potatoes than listed (around 22 ounce a piece) and I simply can't find the information I'm looking for anywhere. Could you help me out?
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Can You Peel Potatoes With Sandpaper?

Jul 3, 2014
Q: Hi Doc, I was wondering if I could peel potatoes with sandpaper and is it safe?
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Twice Baked Potatoes Are Gooey

Jun 30, 2014
Q: I have done twice baked many times and never had them come out like this… where they are gooey when mixed with milk and butter. Any cure?
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Within The Past Few Months Our Potatoes Have Been Tasteless, Lumpy And Mealy. Have Genetics Caused This Problem?

Jun 25, 2014
Q: I am a cook of more than 45 years and my mom for more than 80 years and she is still a great cook. Within the past few months the potatoes are tasteless, lumpy and mealy. Have genetics caused this problem? After so many disappointments, we have decided that we might as well buy boxed potatoes. Although, I sure will miss my baked potato. What Happened???
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How Do I Make My Own Freezer Hash-Browns?

Jun 23, 2014
Q: How do I make my own freezer hash browns, I can’t find any recipes. I want to be able to take my homegrown potatoes, shred them and store them in the freezer for later use without having added ingredients that store bought hash browns have… Any ideas?
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Exterior Cracks In My Potatoes

Jun 20, 2014
Q: I am a grocer and I recently have been experiencing exterior cracks in my potatoes. I know it is not a defect when they are inspected but my concern is that that the bigger cuts keep consumers from buying them.
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