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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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When was Gordon's Potato chips sold?
The following are the headlines of the August 22, 1956 edition of The New York Times: SUNSHINE BISCUITS PLANNING MERGER; Set to Add Gordon Foods, Potato Chip Company, in Exchange of Shares In 1957-58 Mr. Pat O'Brien, president of Gordon became Vice President of Sunshine. American Tobacco Company purchased Sunshine Biscuits in 1966. The regional snack food companies (Dickey, Mann, Gordon, Blue Bell, Krun-Chee and one or two others) owned by Sunshine were sold off to various companies by American Tobacco, later American Brands. Sunsine was sold to G. F. Industries, a privately held California company, and finally merged with Keebler Company in 1996. Keebler was purchased by Kellogg (Corn Flakes).
How long do you boil potatoes if you plan on making mashed potatoes?
About 20 minutes, depending on the size of your potatoes. Start off by putting the potatoes on in cold water (root vegetables should always start in cold water, other vegetables in boiling water). The way to test their doneness is to insert a sharp knife into a few of your potatoes and lift them up out of the water. If they fall off the knife, they're done.
If Potatoes have a purple ring are they safe to eat?
Only in very small quantities. Excessive amounts can cause serious problems.
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potato guns are often refered to as "homemade firearms"
It's a POTAYTO DRIW. A MEANS BY WHICH ONE CAN DRILL FOR POTAYTOS.
What happens to the potato cell as iodine solution is added?
It turns dark blue when starch is present, and remains brown when starch is not present.
This is basically because iodine forms a polypeptide complex with starch, resulting in the dark blue solution.
The amylose, or straight chain portion of starch, forms helices where iodine molecules assemble, forming a dark blue/black color.
The amylopectin, or branched portion of starch, forms much shorter helices and iodine molecules are unable to assemble, leading the color to be of an orange/yellow hue. As starch is broken down or hydrolyzed into smaller carbohydrate units, the blue-black color is not produced.
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How many pounds of potatoes will feed 45 people?
About 1/2 pound per person, so 22.5 lbs
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The answer depends on the quality of the potatoes and how much each person will eat.
If you use excellent potatoes (no defects) and you WILL NOT be peeling the potatoes, then:
Assuming the following:
# of people: 45
Pounds consumed by each person: .5
Edible %: 100% (potatoes with no defects, baked in skin)
Lbs of normal sized potatoes required: 22.5 lbs = 45 * .5 lbs / 1
Lbs of large sized potatoes required: 33.75 lbs = 45 * .75 lbs / 1
Lbs of ex-lg sized potatoes required: 45 lbs = 45 * 1 lbs / 1
If you use excellent potatoes (no defects) and you WILL be peeling the potatoes (for boiled or mashed potatoes), then:
Edible %: 90% (potatoes with no defects, peeled)
Lbs of normal sized potatoes required: 25 lbs = 45 * .5 lbs / .9
Lbs of large sized potatoes required: 37.5 lbs = 45 * .75 lbs / .9
Lbs of ex-lg sized potatoes required: 50 lbs = 45 * 1 lbs / .9
Were potato chips invented by accident?
Yes potato chips were an accidental invention. invented by George Crum in 1853.
Are potatoes with greenish tint edible?
No! The green hue is an indicator that an alkaloid, called solanine, may be present under the skin of the potato. Solanine develops in potatoes when they are stored in the presence of light (which also encourages chlorophyll formation) and either at very cold or quite warm temperatures. It is toxic, however it would take a very large number of green potatoes to make you ill. This applies to the green sprouts and skin. If the entire potato is green discard immediately.
Can you warm up mashed potatoes in microwave?
yes!
I think you can. But make sure you wrap it carefully after you prepared because mashed potatoes getting in touch with the air can change its color
How long does it take whole potatoes to cook thoroughly?
It depends how you are cooking them and what equipment is being used.
They originated in eastern Europe and Russia. They are basically a dumpling, ie, really anything edible wrapped in a dough then either baked, boiled or fried.
Potato Day started in 1994. In the UK, it is sponsored by the HDRA organic assocation and by the grocery store chain, Waitrose.
Talks are given about potatoes, and garden hours. At some places in the UK, a greater variety of potatoes are for sale at markets and stores than you might normally see on offer.,,
ON THIS DAY PEOPL DO SOMETHING LIKE THIS :
'Organize A Potato Day Festival. Plan a day celebrating the history and
importance of
potatoes. Include a wide variety of events such as potato poetry, a potato
play, potato
parade, potato contests, etc. Include potato foods. You may get some more
ideas from
the Official Potato Days Festival from Barnesville, MN and Potato Days from
Clark, SD.'
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How do you keep mashed potatoes from getting stringy?
When I make my mashed potatoes, I make sure they're cooked enough that you can break them apart with a fork in the pot, without them turning to mush on their own. You then add butter/margarine and milk. I don't have any exact measurements for you as I generally eyeball it. But if you've never done it before, I suggest you start with a little milk and just add a few drops at a time. Mix it well between each addition. You know you have enough when it takes on a creamy consistency.
And don't forget: As the cook, it is always your right to taste everything as you're making it to make sure it turns out the way you want it to!
P.S. To my knowledge, there's no limit to how much butter you want to put it, as it's mostly to taste anyway.
What can you do with potato seeds?
Planting potato seeds will sprout potatoes. However, in order to get edible potatoes, you will need to let the potato grow, then once you have a grown potato, you will have to cut off part of the potato and replant it.
the same as outside
Actually, it takes more preparation to grow them indoors. With a drill, or hammer and a large nail, puncture several drain holes in the bottom of a 5-gallon bucket. You should have a large pot or tray to set the bucket in, to catch any drainage during watering. Add soil to the bucket until it is about three fourths of the way full. Cut the eyes from the potatoes, leaving about a half inch piece of potato surrounding the eye. Plant one eye per 5-gallon bucket about an inch deep and keep the soil moist in a sunny area. When the potato bush grows to about 5 or 6 inches tall, you will add a little more soil to create a hill. You may need to do this again as it grows taller and bushier. You should have potatoes underground within 3 or 4 months. Outdoors, we know when it is time to harvest because the ground will crack. I'm not sure the soil will actually crack indoors because it may be too moist. You can also purchase potato sacks made just for growing potatoes in.
What we know as a potato is the root of the potato plant, where the plant stores nutrients that it can use to grow, especially in the spring when it needs to grow a new stalk and leaves, after the winter.
If a 10 pound sack of potatoes costs 6 dollars and 55 cents how much would 1 pound cost?
65.5 cents, but you would be charged 66 cents.
How does the starch in the potato help the potato plant?
Starch is a way of storing chemical energy for laster use; like freezing fuel into solid pieces which can be thawed and burnt or used in vehicles later on.
Is potato gnocchi good for you?
They are good in moderation. Your body needs a sensible amount of protein, carbs, and fat But try to watch the fat levels on sugar. Like I said indulge in moderation
Can raw hash browns left out all night still be eaten?
It depends upon your palette. Of course you can fry them up the night before and lightly warm them the next morning, but they are either soggy or bland. I recommend you purchase frozen premade hashbrowns, they take 10 minutes to warm up in a toaster oven and will be perfectly suitable.
