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Selling Jacketed Potatoes as a Street Vendor

Seriously, I can’t afford to join in the wave of street trucks, that’s a little too much for me to invest in. However, I saw that in London they have street vendors selling Jacketed Potatoes from a table top or cart. Ever seen one of these?
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What is a Potato Agglomerate?

Can you please tell me what a "potato flake, granule or agglomerate" is?
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How Popular Are Potatoes Compared to Other Starches?

It has always been something I wonder about? Exactly how popular are potatoes versus other starches?
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Can I Freeze Potato Salad?

Can I freeze the left over potato salad?
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How to Make Potato Salad With Extra “Zing”

Any ideas on how to make my potato salad have a little zip or extra zing?
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First Nationally Marketed Retail Frozen French Fry

What was the first nationally marketed retail frozen French fry?
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Serving Roasted Potatoes for a Large Group

I am planning a wedding menu and would like to serve roasted potatoes. We have about 200 guests attending. Is this do-able?  How long do I cook them and what size pans should I use? What can I do to keep them from becoming too soft?
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Does Soaking Potato Chips in Liquids Before Frying Change the Flavor?

Does soaking potato chips in different liquids before frying change the flavor of the chip? If so, what liquid would change the flavor the most?
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High Sugar and Solids

Could an Idaho russet potato with high sugar content still have high solids?
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Peeling Fingerling Potatoes

I recently saw a recipe for fingerling potatoes that called for peeling them, then cutting into coins and then mashing in a ricer. Are all those steps necessary?
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