On 5/1/2021 10:46 AM, US Janet wrote:
> On Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:29:37 -0400, Sheldon Martin >
> wrote:
>
> snip
>>
>> 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.
> snip
> 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
>
You won't change his mind. I only buy enough real potatoes to make
mashed potatoes if I *know* I'm going to be able to use them before they
start to sprout or go soft. I think he tends to buy 10 pound bags of spuds.

I don't use a lot of instant potatoes but I do have a couple of
envelopes (each serves 4 or something) in the pantry. In case of
emergency.

I actually like the chilled refrigerated mashed potatoes from the
grocery store. There are various brands. Heated in the oven or the
microwave. Tastes just like homemade mashed to me. Better texture than
the flakes. Oh, and you can freeze the packages.

Sure, it's easy to make from scratch mashed potatoes. Not so easy to
use up even a 2 lb. bag of potatoes in my house before they start to
sprout. I also don't make dozen egg frittatas every weekend. Sheldon
appears to cook lots and lots of potatoes.

Jill