Tiger Lily > wrote:
: >> On 10/16/2010 1:46 PM, Evelyn wrote:
: >>
: >>> I still only eat the inside, because I read somewhere that there are
: >>> lots of pesticides on the skins, even if you scrub them very well (which
: >>> I do). I used to eat the skins before that, but only when they have been
: >>> baked in the real oven. Nowadays I mostly just microwave the potatoes to
: >>> get baked potatoes. They taste wonderful that way, too.
: >>>
: >>
: >> I buy organic, scrub them and I love the skins. Microwaving sweet
: >> potatoes deprives you of that wonderful carmelization you get from the
: >> ooze. If I have little time, I'll nuke half way and finish them in the
: >> oven. Nuking is convenient, but is so much less flavorful than roasting.
: >>
: >> Susan
: >
: i'm with Susan, i want my baked tater NOW and don't want to wait the
: whole time

: so, nuke them for 5 to 8 min (4 large ones)

: remove and wrap in tin foil

: throw on the BBQ for another 30 min

: amazing!

: ok, 15 to 20 on the BBQ is all they need, but i like them well cooked

: kate

I don't like them in foil as it kind of seams them. This is a problem
with resaran aked otatooes. Even the skin is no worth eating as i is too
soft.

Wendy