NOVEMBER 2024

Thanksgiving is National Mashed Idaho® Potato Day


What’s your star side dish this Thanksgiving? Idaho® Potatoes, of course! They’re sure to steal the show with so many delicious ways to enjoy them. Thanksgiving also happens to be National Mashed Idaho® Potato Day, so celebrate with recipes that will have your guests coming back for more. Try our Creamy Buttermilk and Parsley Mashed Potatoes for a classic twist or spice things up with White Cheddar Chipotle Mashed Potatoes for a bolder flavor. 

Visit the IPC’s Thanksgiving recipes page to find even more irresistible potato dishes to make your feast unforgettable!
 

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In The Know with Idaho® Potato

Storing potatoes at temperatures below 41°F may cause your tubers’ starches to convert to sugar, giving them an unexpected sweetness that may not suit your savory dishes. To test your potato’s sugar level, use ketone testing strips (which can be purchased at Walmart or Amazon), press them on the potato flesh for 15 seconds and compare the result to the graph on the bottle. To keep starch content at an acceptable level, we recommend keeping potatoes in a cool dark place like a pantry, closet, or basement with an average temperature of 50°F.  

Watch Farm Babe’s video to learn how to reverse the sugar level if it gets too high. 

NEWS 

Meet the Idaho® Potato Grower Klaren Koompin 

 
Klaren Koompin is a third-generation farmer and Idaho native from American Falls; he and his wife, Cheryl, have two daughters. When asked what makes him proud to be an Idaho potato farmer, Klaren admitted farming is hard work, but it provides a healthy outdoor lifestyle, and he and his family enjoy helping grow food for the world. 

Don’t Skip the Potatoes This Holiday Season

 
November is American Diabetes Month® and according to the American Diabetes Association® (ADA) 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Many living with pre-diabetes and diabetes don't realize they can enjoy Idaho® potatoes this holiday season, and all year long, by following the ADA's Plate Method.

Click here for our collection of diabetes-friendly recipes.
 

 

Ask Dr. Potato
Q: How long should I boil potatoes for mashed potatoes? 

A: Start by cutting potatoes into even-sized chunks, place in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a full boil for around 20 minutes or until tender. Drain the potatoes in a colander, then return them to the pot. Stir over medium heat for about 1 minute to evaporate any excess water. Now they’re ready to be mashed with your favorite add-ins!