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Sugar in French fries

Sep 30, 2011
Q: I have heard that sugar is the enemy of making French fries turn out golden brown. Why is that? Doesn’t the sugar give the fried potatoes its great color?
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Idaho Shippers that Export

Sep 28, 2011
Q: I am interested in getting a contact list of Idaho shippers that do potato export.
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Thawing Frozen French Fries

Sep 26, 2011
Q: I see some places store their bags of frozen fries right next to the fryer during peak serving periods, Will a thawed French fry cook faster?
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Dr. Potato - French Fried Potatoes

Sep 19, 2011
Q: I am not doing anything different, why are my fries turning out dark and undercooked?
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Interesting Idaho Potato Breakfast Dishes

Sep 15, 2011
Q: What suggestions can you make to include potatoes on the menu at breakfast time besides the usual home fries or hash brown patties? My clientele is bored with plain breakfast choices.  
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Combining Mashed Potatoes and Cauliflower

Sep 13, 2011
Q: What do you think about combining cauliflower and mashed potatoes? I know it is supposed to be healthier for you, but when I put the two together it was very bland. Any suggestions?
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Does the Size of a Potato Matter?

Sep 9, 2011
Q: Does size matter when a recipe calls for small or medium potatoes? If so, what should I use?
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McDonald’s Kid’s Meal Changes

Sep 6, 2011
Q: What do you think about McDonald’s reducing the portion of the kid’s meal French fries to two ounces and adding apple slices instead?
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Making Homemade Crinkle Cut Fries

Sep 2, 2011
Q: Please let me where I can get a machine or tool to do fresh crinkle cut fries.
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Deep Frying Red Potatoes

Aug 30, 2011
Q: Can you deep fry red skin potatoes?
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