On Sat, 01 May 2021 08:46:44 -0600, US Janet >
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>On Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:29:37 -0400, Sheldon Martin >
>wrote:
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>>I can't see the point to instant potatoes... how much effort and time
>>to pare, boil, and mash a potful of spuds. And flavor and texture
>>can't compare to real spuds.
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> a lot has changed in the last 50 or 60 years. You ought to try a
>quality instant potato that comes in an individual envelope not
>something that comes in a big box. The taste and texture is as good
>as home made and no nasty smell.
>Janet US

Potatoes have no nasty odor. I've tried several potato flakes, I
found nothing better about them, but they are generally pasty... I
prefer mashed with lumps. When I'm going to boil potatoes first thing
in the morning I'll pare and eye a few pounds and leave in water in
the fridge for cooking later. I like to do all my food prep first
thing in the morning.