The Cook wrote:
>
> 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.

I believe he is referencing the price for the shilled industrial
potatoes.