August 28, 2008
Four Foods on Friday #44
Val’s questions this week for Four Foods on Friday focus on the humble potoato. I’m good with that. Starches form the largest part of my diet because they are easy on my lousy digestion. Potatoes were an important part of my diet even when I had more options to pick from just because I’ve always liked them. They are so versitile that you could prepare potatoes daily and never run out of new ways to serve them. Right now I have russett potatoes and new potatoes on hand, in addition to several bags of frozen potatoes, one package of quickie potato casserole and a canister of instant mashed potatoes that is probably stale because I never think to make instant. I’ve had pototoes served various ways at least three times this week, and have the makings for potato/leek soup for tomorrow. Enough of that, though. On with the questions:
#1. Potato Chips. What kind of chips are your favorite?
I like potato chips, but rarely eat them. These days I go for the baked whole-grain chips instead, like Sun Chips. When I buy potato chips I usually buy the ridged plain ones to go with dip.
#2. What’s your favorite thing to dip chips in?
Nacho cheese dip.
#3. What’s your favorite way to eat a baked potato?
I sometimes make a meal out of an overstuffed baked potato with bacon, cheese, sour cream and mushrooms, but most frequently I eat them with just butter and maybe a little cheddar grated across the top. Plain is good, too!
#4. How do you make mashed potatoes?
Is there more than one way to make them? I guess I’ll find out when I visit the other FFoF participants and see how they answered. I cut the potatoes into manageable-sized cubes (with or with out peels depending on my mood.) Cover with water, add a little salt and boil. When they’re done I pour off most of the water and mash them. Once I’ve got the big chunks broken up I add a little milk and butter, then whip them with the electric mixer until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste. Chives, parsley and garlic are good add-ins, but not needed - plain mashed potatoes are great without any frills.
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August 29th, 2008 at 1:44 am, DeeBee Says:
I love mushrooms. Do you cook the mushrooms or eat them raw on your potato?
August 29th, 2008 at 1:53 am, Anele Says:
YAY another Sun Chipper! I LOVE those things! Doesn’t matter what flavor and they taste so light compared to something more heavy like a kettle chip.
August 29th, 2008 at 3:31 am, Lynne Says:
Oh yea, I forgot about mushrooms on my baked potatoes!
I was recently introduced to Sun Chips and they’re really quite good!
August 29th, 2008 at 7:17 am, Karen Says:
OH my goodness! I honestly did not know you posted a picture of your sunchips! You are gonna laugh when you see my post. We need to get together and eat chips.
August 29th, 2008 at 11:21 am, Gally Says:
Tag! You’re turn ^.^
My boyfriend likes to eat potatoes raw. I find that odd and kind of icky.
August 30th, 2008 at 3:59 pm, Fun, Crafts and Recipes | What I learned from Four Foods On Friday 44 Says:
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August 30th, 2008 at 5:35 pm, Devin Bull Says:
#1. Potato Chips. What kind of chips are your favorite?
Lays potato chips. Don’t have a favorite actually. I like em all!
#2. What’s your favorite thing to dip chips in?
Sour Cream or barbeque mix
#3. What’s your favorite way to eat a baked potato?
With lots of butter and salt
#4. How do you make mashed potatoes?
I just smoosh it up with milk, chives, salt, and butter. good stuff.
I really like this potato dish I learned how to make from my Chinese friend. It’s basically uncooked stuff but has a really nice sauce. good stuff.
August 31st, 2008 at 3:42 am, corrin Says:
I make my mashed potatoes like you do, but I don’t whip them. I like them nice and chunky and eat them with a fork.
August 31st, 2008 at 3:34 pm, Charla Says:
Nacho cheese dip is a staple at our house to eat with tortilla chips.
August 31st, 2008 at 11:47 pm, clair Says:
Quite often, I have baked potatoes as a meal too.
September 1st, 2008 at 10:38 pm, skeet Says:
I’m not crazy about raw mushrooms, DeeBee - they just don’t have much flavor. I usually saute in a little butter, sometimes with wine or seasonings.
September 1st, 2008 at 10:40 pm, skeet Says:
I only discovered Sun Chips a few months ago, Anele, but they quickly became a favorite. There’s almost always at least one variety in my cupboard just lately.
September 1st, 2008 at 10:42 pm, skeet Says:
Sauted mushrooms and a little sour cream make for a perfect baked potato, Lynne!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:43 pm, skeet Says:
Seems like a lot of folks are giving up traditional potato chips for Sun Chips, Karen. I guess we started a fad, lol!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:49 pm, skeet Says:
I don’t peel potatoes just to eat them raw, Gally, but I usually eat a bite or two raw while I’m preparing them.
I just got back online after losing my computer (new lappy now!) so I’m behind on a bunch of things, but I’ll try to get to the meme soon. Mahalo!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:52 pm, skeet Says:
I love potatoes too, Devin, and will eat them almost any way they’re prepared. Check Val’s blog in a day or so and do a Four Foods on Friday post on your own blog - Val will give you some linky love and you’ll get visits from a bunch of the other participants. nice way to build up your readership!
September 1st, 2008 at 10:56 pm, skeet Says:
I make lumpy mashed potatoes soemtimes, too, Corrin, but prefer them whipped up so they’re lighter & fluffier. It’s all about variety, though, isn’t it?
September 1st, 2008 at 10:59 pm, skeet Says:
I rarely remember the dip when I’m eating chips, Charla, but there are several jars of nacho dip in the pantry right now because I keep forgetting that I’ve already bought some.
September 1st, 2008 at 11:00 pm, skeet Says:
Baked potatoes make a good meal all by themselves, don’t they, Clair? Sometimes I stuff them full of goodies, but they’re great even with just a little salt and butter.