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How Do I Know What Kind of Idaho® Russet Potatoes I am Buying?

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?

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?

Is it possible to freeze fresh potatoes?

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Is it Possible to "Can" Potatoes?

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?

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?

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

Do you have any Halloween recipes using Idaho® potatoes?

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The Difference Between Waxy and Starchy Potatoes?

Are any waxy potatoes big? What’s the biggest waxy potato? Are any starchy potatoes small? What’s the smallest starchy potato? Can any type of potato be either starchy or waxy depending on its size?

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Why Do My Potatoes Taste Gritty?

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Why Do Some Potatoes Turn Pasty After Mashing?

Why did my potatoes turn pasty after mashing? What did I do wrong?

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