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Local Idaho Companies that Produce Potato Chips

I love Idaho potato chips, they are my favorite! Can you tell me if I can buy these chips from any local Idaho companies?
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Can Idaho potatoes help with a dry scalp?

My hair and scalp seem so dry but I don't want to purchase expensive hair treatments, what can I do?
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Can potatoes help with my dry hands?

Cold weather, frequent hand washing and sanitizing, along with harsh chemical products can take their toll on our hands. How can I create something from potatoes to help my skin?
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How can potatoes help with puffy eyes?

How can potatoes help with puffy eyes? I always wake up with huge bags under my eyes but want something natural to help soothe them.  
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How can I use potatoes to create a facial mask?

How can I use potatoes to create a facial mask?
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How to Store Cooked Potatoes?

What type of container do I use to store cooked potatoes?
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Does the Freshness of a Potato Matter?

Does the freshness of a potato matter? Specifically, does a "just-harvested" potato have any better qualities than say a properly stored one-month old potato?
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Is Glyphosate Applied To Idaho® Potatoes?

Is glyphosate (the active ingredient in the broad-spectrum herbicide Roundup) applied at any point in the production of Idaho potatoes?
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Funeral Potatoes Bring Comfort and Save Families from Having to Cook in a Time of Stress

I was asked to bring funeral potatoes to a friend’s house after the service, and having grown up in the Northeast, I had no idea what these were. Someone said search “Utah funeral food” or “Idaho potato casserole dishes.” Now that I have found it, what’s the preference… scalloped or hash browns? Fresh or frozen? Is canned soup an essential ingredient? Are the expectations plain and simple and maybe a little bland, or can I spice it up?
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The Weather Outside Is Frightful… Idaho Potato Recipe Suggestions For Being Stuck Inside

When the weather outside is frightful, do you have any favorite Idaho® potato recipe suggestions for being stuck inside?
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