"notbob" > wrote in message
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> On 2015-10-25, l not -l > wrote:
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>> On 24-Oct-2015, notbob > wrote:
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>>> I prefer fresh spuds nuked fer 3 mins ea, then cooled, shredded,
>>> and pan fried. Yum!
>
>> - not diner crispy, but close.
>
> I used Ore-Ida when I usta use frozen. I no longer use frozen for the
> reason I gave, which you confirm.

I don't know why this would be but the trick to getting them crispy is to
put a lid over them. I got this from a restaurant cook many years ago.