On Sat, 25 Aug 2007 19:46:17 +0200, Steve Y >
wrote:

>The key point for me here is what do people expect of a baked potato ?
>
>If doesn't have a crunchy skin then it isn't a baked potato for me. My
>other half used to "bake " her spuds in the microwave but has since
>learnt her lesson.
>
>How much more expensive are these than fresh spuds ? I think I
>calculated $50 US for 10lbs , ie $5 /lb or £2.50/lb, seems way OTT
>
>Steve
>
>
Where did you get those prices for potatoes? At my local grocery
loose baking potatoes are $.89 per pound. Bagged ones are even
cheaper.
--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
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