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Length and Circumference of a Potato

May 3, 2013
Q: What is the average length and circumference of a raw potato?
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“Cook Once, Eat Twice Potato Dinners”

Apr 30, 2013
Q: I love the theory of “cook once, eat twice.” Does the Idaho Potato Commission have some slow cooker or casserole dishes that would work for this?
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Fresh vs. Frozen Potato Chips?

Apr 26, 2013
Q: I own a fast food franchise and straight-cut potato chips are our biggest seller. With the price of chips extremely high, I decided to make my own. How do I maximize the volume of chips out of a 10kg bag? Also, is there any natural chemical I can use to store the chips?
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Potato flights?

Apr 23, 2013
Q: With the popularity of wine flights, beer flights and appetizers prepared three ways on one plate, do you have a suggestion that I could add to my menu?
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Does Idaho produce anything other than russets?

Apr 19, 2013
Q: I know Idaho grows a lot of russet potatoes, but I’ve seen the Grown in Idaho seal on reds, yellows, and even fingerling potatoes. Are these potatoes really from Idaho? How many yellow potatoes are grown annually in Idaho?
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Spice up Your Potatoes with Queso Fresco

Apr 16, 2013
Q: I think queso fresco cheese would be a perfect pairing with Idaho potatoes. Do you have some recipes?
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Roasting potatoes at a lower temperature

Apr 12, 2013
Q: Can I roast sliced potatoes at 250 degrees and if so, for how long?
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How should I store my prepared potatoes?

Apr 9, 2013
Q: I made a mashed potato and sardine mix for something similar to the croquettes on your recipe website. Should I store this mixture at room temperature, in the fridge, or in the freezer?
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Can I bake potatoes and meat loaf together?

Apr 5, 2013
Q: Can I bake potatoes and meat loaf in the same oven at the same time?
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Frying Best Practices

Apr 2, 2013
Q: It seems as if wavy ribbon fries soak up a lot of oil. Is there a better way to prep and fry for a better a taste?
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