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Potatoes

The potato is a starchy root vegetable that is a common and versatile ingredient in cuisines around the world.

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Is potato a base?

A potato is an acid with the ph of 6.1, on the less acidic side.

Does adding salt to potatoes stored in water prevent them turning brown?

I'm not sure that salt will help, but i do know that it's very important that you do not store them in a metal bowl.

What did the gold bug and the silverites each want?

Gold bugs (gold standard) wanted "tight money" meaning less money in circulation. Silverites ( bimetallism) wanted "cheap money" meaning more money in circulation.

How much potato salad to feed 90 people?

I'm not a caterer or a home economist, but the suggested serving size is one-half cup (4 ounces) per serving). Three quarters of a cup (6 ounces) would be a little more generous, and one cup (8 ounces) would probably be too much unless you have a lot of hearty eaters.

Are more potatoes grown in Texas or Idaho?

Idaho's annual potato production is approximately 20 times that of Texas'. The Gem State annually produces approximately one-third of the entire US potato crop.

Can you have pets at potato creek cabins?

Nope. Potato creek always pets, but not camping inside the cabins.

How do you keep the potatoes from turning gray when making hash browns?

To prevent potatoes from turning gray when making hash browns, it's important to rinse the grated potatoes in cold water to remove excess starch. Once rinsed, be sure to dry them thoroughly with a clean kitchen towel before cooking to ensure crisp, golden hash browns.

Can you spell potato with an e?

Not since the 19th century. "Potato" used to be spelled "potatoe" the same way words were spelled "towne" and "olde." Nowadays, these words would be considered misspelled.

What is the country of origin for au gratin potatoes?

Potatoes gratin ("pommes de terres gratin") originated in France, I believe in the northern region near the Alps.

Which song has the lyrics potato man?

The song is "Meat and Potato Man" by country singer/songwriter Alan Jackson. My girlfriend overheard a snippet of the song at a restaurant, and thought he was actually singing "Me and potato man". The latter one is funnier, of course!! :)

How do you blanch a potato?

Wash them, peel them (optional) then boil in water for about 5 minutes, refresh in cold water, then store in cold water or an airtight container, they will keep fresh in a fridge for upto 36 hours.

What are the chemicals in tomatoes potatoes and peppers that help cause arthritis pain?

There is no hard evidence that these foods have any effect on arthritis. I am a sufferer of RA and have never noted any effect as a result of indulging or not indulging in these foods. With tomatoes and peppers the myth goes that the acids effect the bone, however potatoes don't have the same property's, and in any case arthritis starts as a result of damage to cartilage which has nothing to do with bone, unless there is trauma causing bone damage which in turn causes cartilage damage which in turn then causes more bone damage.

Name the pathogens of the Late Potato Blight and African sleeping sickness?

These are two different diseases and they have two different pathogens.

African Sleeping Sickness is caused by African Trypanosomaisis. Potato Blight is a fungus called Phytophthora infestans. This infection caused the Great Irish Famine of the late 1800's with many dying and millions leaving Ireland.

How are purple potatoes made?

It is a natural product, native to Peru/Ecuador--this partuclar cultivar is naturally purple.

How long will parboiled potatoes stay without getting brown in the refrigerator?

Potatoes boiled in rapidly boiling water for 5-10 minutes depending on size,will hold in refrigerator working properly for months,but quality diminishes, to prevent discolouration ,when boiling a little lemon juice in water does the trick.Every 48 hours is best.Cheftony

When was tiger woods' famous chip in at the masters?

2005. Chris DiMarco hit a great approach to the par 3 16th, and Tiger missed the green long, it looked a near impossible shot but he hit it up the slope, before it rolled back down it straight into the cup. The most memorable shot if not greatest shot in a major championship in recent years. DiMarco made 3, and as I recall Tiger bogeyed the last two and needed a play off to win The Masters, his first major win since 2002.

How did the potato blight in Ireland affect America?

thousands of Irish people went to America on coffin ships with disease