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Shelf Life of a Potato

Mar 29, 2013
Q: I’ve read that a potato’s shelf life is 30 days. However, I’ve seen other sources like the Idaho Potato Commission say that potatoes can last for several months if properly stored. Which is the right answer?
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Are Tots the New French Fries?

Mar 26, 2013
Q: I’ve been seeing tater tots popping up increasingly often on menus anywhere from Burger King to upscale dining locations. Are they becoming the new French fries?
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Cooking up a Casserole

Mar 19, 2013
Q: Do you have any great recipes for casseroles?
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Breadless Bruschetta

Mar 15, 2013
Q: Since we serve bread with every meal it is hard to charge for an appetizer that is also made with bread, such as bruschetta. Can you make bruschetta with potatoes?
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Not Just Your Average Scalloped Potato

Mar 12, 2013
Q: I want to test out my culinary creativity and wow my guests with an unusual scalloped potato recipe. Do you have any suggestions?
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My Potatoes Have Sprouted!

Mar 8, 2013
Q: The 10-pound bag of potatoes I bought a week ago have gone a little soft and have sprouted roots ranging from 2 to 6 inches long. Can I cut these off and still eat the potatoes?
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Cooking Frozen Potatoes

Mar 5, 2013
Q: What’s the best way to cook frozen, par-fried potatoes? Should I defrost them first before refrying?
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Using Citric Acid or Water so my French Fries Won’t Turn Brown

Feb 28, 2013
Q: I saw somewhere that said to use citric acid or vinegar in the water so your French fries won’t turn brown.  Which one is better to use and how much do you put into the water?
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Quickest Way to Wash a Large Number of Potatoes

Feb 26, 2013
Q: I need to wash 30 lbs of potatoes, what is the quickest and easiest way to do it?
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What Causes Blanch Time to Increase When Using Low Solids Potatoes?

Feb 21, 2013
Q: What causes blanch time to go up when making French fries with low solids potatoes? What is the mechanism at work here?
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