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How to Store Cooked Potatoes?

Nov 27, 2020
Q: What type of container do I use to store cooked potatoes?
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Does the Freshness of a Potato Matter?

Nov 27, 2020
Q: 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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How to Make the Perfect Mashed Potatoes for Thanksgiving

Nov 25, 2020
Q: I am in charge of the mashed potatoes this year for Thanksgiving and need some advice on how to make them perfect, please help!
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How Do I Know What Kind of Idaho® Russet Potatoes I am Buying?

Nov 23, 2020
Q: I always buy russet potatoes from Idaho at my local grocery store, but how do I which variety I am purchasing?
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How Do I know When My Potatoes Are Done in My Pot Roast?

Nov 17, 2020
Q: I am making a pot roast for dinner tonight, but I'm not sure how to tell when my potatoes are done cooking. Any advice?
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Can I Freeze Fresh Potatoes?

Nov 2, 2020
Q: Is it possible to freeze fresh potatoes?
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Is it Possible to "Can" Potatoes?

Oct 26, 2020
Q: Can you still "can" potatoes if they sat out in lemon water overnight, unrefrigerated?
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Are the Yellow Patches on My Homegrown Potatoes Safe to Eat?

Oct 19, 2020
Q: My potatoes have yellow patches on them when peeled, are they okay to eat? They are homegrown.
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Are Refrigerated Boiled Potatoes Safe to Eat After Five Days?

Oct 12, 2020
Q: I kept boiled potatoes in the refrigerator for five days (covered in a plastic container), are they still safe to eat?
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Fun Halloween Recipes Using Potatoes

Oct 5, 2020
Q: Do you have any Halloween recipes using Idaho® potatoes?
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