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Why I Do Not Recommend Baking Potatoes In Aluminum Foil

Jan 27, 2014
Q: Our restaurant owner has asked us to look at ways to save money in the kitchen and one that I remember reading on one of your blogs posts, for Dr. Potato, was to not wrap Idaho® potatoes in aluminum foil. I can’t remember all the reasons. I know it helps keep the potatoes warm longer, but our bakers are turning out almost wet when we pull them out of the oven and cut them open to add butter before sending out to the guests.
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Watching Your Potato "Waste" Line

Jan 24, 2014
Q: I have done all kinds of trimming back to save on food costs at my restaurant, what can I make sure I am doing with potatoes?
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Double Order Of Potatoes... For Two?

Jan 21, 2014
Q: Don’t you think that chains serve too big a portion? I can’t possibly eat all those mashed potatoes by myself. Signed, Clean Plate Club.
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Can I Cut Potatoes The Night Before Eating Them Without Them Turning Brown?

Jan 18, 2014
Q: I am having dinner at my home for approximately 20 people. To save time, I am wondering if I can cut potatoes the night before without them turning brown or losing flavor.
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How To Bake More Than Just A Few Potatoes In The Oven At The Same Time

Jan 16, 2014
Q: Can I bake 20 Idaho potatoes in my convection oven at the same time? How long, and what temperature?  Thank you.
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Can I Freeze Mashed Potatoes?

Jan 11, 2014
Q: I made more potatoes than I needed for a party, now I need to know…can I freeze Mashed potatoes?
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Take-Out French Fry Containers

Jan 8, 2014
Q: I see all kinds of French fry cups, boats, paper containers, which pop up and vary from flat shapes to cones. Is there any specific fry container that you recommend?
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What Equipment Is Needed To Start Serving French Fries?

Jan 5, 2014
Q: I am starting a French fry concept within a mall and can’t seem to figure out exactly what equipment I would need. Could you give me a list of what I would need to start?
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Poutine=popularity+profit

Jan 2, 2014
Q: Dear Doctor Potato, if poutine=popularity+profit, I’m ready to hop on the trend.  How do I create a signature poutine for my operation?
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What Is Wrong With This Steak And Baked Potato Picture

Jan 2, 2014
Q: I love the picture of a sizzling steak and baked potato, appearing in a food magazine article, about steakhouses. So why did Dr. Potato say there is something wrong with serving steak and baked potatoes this way?
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