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Storing Mashed Idaho® Potatoes In The Refrigerator.

How long can mashed potatoes be stored in the fridge and still be safe to eat?

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Q & A: Who Invented the Giant Baked Potato?

Who invented the giant baked potato that you see on steak chain menus such as Del Frisco’s, Morton’s, Ruth Chris, Capital Grille, etc?

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Q & A: Carton Prices for Fresh Idaho® Potatoes

With all the doom and gloom about the economy, I noticed that carton prices on fresh Idaho® Potatoes are down substantially from last year. What caused this?

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Q & A: Baked Potato Soup

Who invented baked potato soup?

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Q & A: “Anti-Spudding” Agent and Organic Potatoes

Are Idaho potatoes that I purchase in the grocery store treated with an anti-spudding agent? A recent note in Prevention Magazine suggests that consumers pick only organic potatoes for their consumption. Please advise.

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Mashed Potatoes for a Crowd

How many fresh Idaho® potatoes do I need to prepare mashed potatoes for a crowd?

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Foil Baked Potatoes

Why are restaurants still wrapping their potatoes in foil?

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