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Why is My Potato Salad Watery?

When I make my famous Idaho potato salad sometimes it comes out watery.  Do you know what causes this?
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How Long Does Potato Salad Last in the Refrigerator?

How long does potato salad last in the refrigerator?
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Best way to boil Idaho® Potatoes

What is the best way to boil potatoes when making potato salad?
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Tater Tots®

Is it my imagination, or are Tater Tots® making a comeback as a food item that’s not just for breakfast anymore?
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Breakfast Burritos

Recently I saw an article about Denver restaurants comparing breakfast burritos and noticed that all of them included potatoes, eggs and some form of chili wrapped in a tortilla.  Do you have a recipe that might be a little more unique that we could try in our place?
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Do Potato Farmers Have Separate Fields for Their Personal Consumption?

We buy really nice Idaho potatoes at our local Costco and we love them.  Recently I have been hearing that potato farmers have separate fields for their personal consumption because they don't like all the chemicals and pesticides used on the potatoes sent to market.  Is this true?
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Making Hash Browns Ahead of Time

What is the best way to make fresh hashbrowns and then freeze them for future use?
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Just Say NO to Wrapping Potatoes in Aluminum Foil

Someone told me it is bad to wrap my potatoes in foil before baking. Why?
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Idaho® Potato Picnic Salads

With warmer weather just around the corner, do you have any tips for picnic potato salads?
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Food Safety with Idaho® Potato Salads

Now that the warm weather is coming this way, can you explain more about the food safety issues of serving an Idaho® potato salad on a hot day?
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