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Green Water From Boiled Potatoes

I took the potatoes out to cool last evening and left water in pot overnight, graniteware. When pouring water out this morning it was a vivid green color!? Typically of course I drain the water and cool in pan  so I’m clueless if time overnight “greened” the water or exactly what happened? Please help!
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Does Idaho Grow Any Organic Potatoes?

Do very many Idaho Potato Growers grow organic potatoes?
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Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes Reinvented

Do you have any ideas on something different I could try when pairing meatloaf with mashed potatoes?
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Storing a 50 lb box of Idaho® Potatoes

If I purchased a 50 lb box of potatoes how long would they stay good if stored in proper conditions?
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Freezing Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Can homemade mashed potatoes be frozen?
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Basics of Storing Idaho® Potatoes

What is the best way to store Idaho® potatoes?
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Baking a Large Number of Idaho Potatoes in a Convection Oven

Can I bake 20 Idaho potatoes in my convection oven at the same time? How long, and what temperature?
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Proper Steps to Storing Peeled Potatoes

How long can you store peeled potatoes? Will peeled potatoes go bad if left out of the refrigerator? Can cubed peeled potatoes sit in water overnight? Can you peel raw potatoes and leave them in water overnight?
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What to do With the Leftover Mashed Potatoes

At my restaurant we serve a lot of entrees with a side of Idaho® mashed potatoes and while I love how popular this is with our customers, we often end up with extra.  I would like to use these up before making a new batch…any suggestions on what else I can do with them?
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Making Idaho Potato Latkes for a Large Group

I am making Idaho potato latkes for a lot of people.  The key is to get the moisture out of the grated potatoes.  Usually, I squeeze grated potatoes in a kitchen towel, which works great if there are not too many.  However, it is tiring and it hurts my wrist when there are a lot.  Do you have any suggestions on what else I should try?  Do you think a salad spinner would work?
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