Tip of The Month: March

To keep hashbrowns or small cubed potatoes from burning when frying, soak them in cool water first, 15 minutes, or even overnight.
  - Kathi H, Myrtle Beach, SC

To keep hashbrowns or small cubed potatoes from burning when frying, soak them in cool water first, 15 minutes, or even overnight.

To keep hashbrowns or small cubed potatoes from burning when frying, soak them in cool water first, 15 minutes, or even overnight.
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Wash and cut up fresh berries, and you know your hands are going to end up being the same color as the berries. Berry stains on your skin are tough to remove. Soap and water just doesn't cut it. But if you rub the stains with a peeled, raw Idaho... More »

Wash and cut up fresh berries, and you know your hands are going to end up being the same color as the berries. Berry stains on your skin are tough to remove. Soap and water just doesn't cut it. But if you rub the stains with a peeled, raw Idaho Potato, they should come right off! Finish by rinsing the juice and the berry stains off your hands with plenty of tap water.
 
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As a fifth grade teacher, I give my students potatoes to cut into "rubber stamps". My students cut pumpkin shapes for Halloween. The kids cut stars, angels, trees, etc. for the holidays. Hearts at Valentines day are a hit. Using the potato stamp... More »

As a fifth grade teacher, I give my students potatoes to cut into "rubber stamps". My students cut pumpkin shapes for Halloween. The kids cut stars, angels, trees, etc. for the holidays. Hearts at Valentines day are a hit. Using the potato stamp shapes and appropriate paints and inks, the kids make cards, decorate t-shirts, print wrapping paper. I've had parents do this at home as well! Thank goodness for the affordability of the potato! Contrary to popular belief, we teachers have small budgets for supplies!
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I use a potato to help flower arrangements maintain their position. Cut the bottom off a potato so it is stable. Using a knife or skewers, cut holes in the potato. Place the stems of the flowers into these holes The holes will be used to keep the stems of the flowers neat and orderly!

I use a potato to help flower arrangements maintain their position. Cut the bottom off a potato so it is stable. Using a knife or skewers, cut holes in the potato. Place the stems of the flowers into these holes The holes will be used to keep the stems of the flowers neat and orderly!
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