On Thu, 29 Apr 2021 22:23:02 -0500, Sqwertz >
wrote:

>On Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:51:50 -0700 (PDT), Bryan Simmons wrote:
>
>> On Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 4:04:08 PM UTC-5, Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>> Everybody should have instant potato flakes on hand. I'm a Hungry
>>> Jack man myself. And gravy, should you desire instead of butter and
>>> pepper, is easy to whip up from chicken or beef base.
>>>
>> I do make the faux gravy, but instant potato flakes taste like cardboard.
>
>Maybe that's just subliminal on your part since potatoes are grown
>in boxes and they come packaged in boxes.
>
>https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edi...dboard-box.htm
>
>Hungry Jack don't taste like cardboard. But you can get other brands
>in Mylar bags, too.
>
>I like the instant better than real mashed potatoes. Then there's
>the convenience, storage, and longevity...
>
>-sw

I've begun getting Honest Earth Creamy Mashed Potatoes. I started
using them in 2005 when I was recovering from various surgeries. I
got them at Costco. They are really good. Costco doesn't carry them
anymore. This year I decided that making these potatoes was easier
and quicker. I had to go to the Net to find them and ended up
ordering direct from the company. A lot of people are complaining at
Amazon that the price has increased so much or complaining on the 'Net
that they can't find them anymore.

As Steve said, convenience, storage and shelf stable. We just don't
eat as much anymore and a sack of potatoes sprouts before I can get to
it.

"Honest Earth Creamy Mashed Club Pack - Idahoan Mashed ...
https://idahoan.com/products/honest-...shed-club-pack
Stove Top Boil 2 2/3 cups of water and 4 tablespoons of butter.*
Remove from heat and add 1 cup cold milk. Stir liquid while adding one
pouch of potatoes. Wet all potatoes. Let stand 10 seconds. Stir and
serve."

I often make only half a package at a time.
Janet US