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Category: Foodservice

Potassium and Idaho® Potatoes

I heard that Idaho® potatoes have more potassium than a banana. Can that possibly be true?
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How to Make the Perfect Baked Potato

Is it OK to bake my Idaho® potatoes in foil?
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Global Idaho® Potato Flavors

How can I experiment with global flavors for potatoes?
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How to Insure Customers are Receiving Hot, Delicious French Fries

Because of the cost of running a business and making a profit I just terminated a program I had for a mystery shopper to visit my restaurants and give me advise on how to improve the guest/customer experience.  One of the things I am concerned about is how to keep my food standards high without using this service as a check and balance.  The potato question has to do with how fast a customer gets their order of fries and whether or not they are delivered hot.  Any suggestions?
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Making a Signature Dish with Idaho Potatoes

How can I make my Idaho potatoes a signature or special item on the menu?
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Favorite Memory of a Potato Dish

Do you have a favorite memory of any potato dish that was on the menu at a restaurant that sticks in your mind and why?
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Why Are My French Fries So Dark?

My fries (I use frozen shoe string cut potatoes) are too dark. What can I do?
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Preparing Baked Potatoes for a Crowd of 450 People

We are preparing baked potatoes for a crowd of 450 in two days. Is it OK to go ahead and wash and wrap the potatoes now?
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Where Can I go for all of my Potato Questions?

I have a potato question, have I arrived at the right source?
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Mashed Potatoes Insight

What’s hot with mashed potatoes right now?
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