Wayne Boatwright wrote:

> On Sun 21 Oct 2018 11:59:28a, Brice told us...
>
> > On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 13:47:08 -0500, Hank Rogers
> > > wrote:
> >
> > > Brice wrote:
> >>> On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:35:06 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> >>> > wrote:
> > > >
> >>>>> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll
> >>>>> buy thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red
> >>>>> potatoes but also white ones and some other varietes. No
> >>>>> matter the potato recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very
> >>>>> overrated and dry russets (my very least favorite).
> > > > >
> >>>> They're not overrated. Russets are light years ahead in their
> >>>> ability to absorb butter. Mmmmm.
> > > >
> >>> I can't remember the last time we used butter in cooking. Maybe
> >>> 10 years ago.
> > > >
> > >
> > > Because of animal cruelty?
> >
> > It started because we mainly stir-fry, but it's a combination of
> > things now, yes.
>
> I never stir-fry anymore because David doesn't like it, but I will
> always order Asian stir-fried dishes. I would use peanut oil in
> stir-fries.

The other optimal is canola oil for a lot of asian dishes.