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Mashed potatoes... I don't get it
IslandMama:
Reading all the Thanksgiving threads about what's being served and there seems to be a heap of comments about "Mashed potatoes, made from scratch" or "Real mashed potatoes" and it confuses me. Is it the norm to use a packet of the powdered potato stuff?
Speaking only for my family and friends (and I'm in Australia if it makes any difference) but I can't think of anyone who does mashed potato from a powder. We just peel, chop and boil the potatoes and then mash with some butter, pepper and a bit more salt... or any variation like adding sour cream and chives, garlic, parmesan... whatever takes your fancy, really. And yet it seems we're the anomaly?
sparksals:
Yes there are powdered mashed potatoes but I didn't realize so many used them. I wouldn't ever consider using boxed ever and I don't know anyone who does. Unless it is a cheap alternative.
Venus193:
No; you're not an anomaly. My foodie friends don't use the powder, flakes, or buds. I suspect those products are popular with people who live alone or only with one other person because it's easier to control the quantity of the end result.
mechtilde:
One of my friends uses vacuum sealed mashed potatoes in sort of plastic pouch things and really likes them- she lives on her own and has arthritis so making them from scratch can be quite inconvenient for her.
I found them to be far too salty and stodgy for me, but then I make mine about 50/50 with swede because it is much lighter texture and has a better flavour IMO. Add pepper and chives to make it into the Scottish dish clapshot- a traditional accompaniment to haggis.
Two Ravens:
I'll be the weird one and say that I love powdered mashed potatoes and usually prefer them to the "made from scratch" kind. It is actually one of my favorite comfort foods. I usually also like to add a dash of balsamic vinegar to them as well. Yum, a big bowl of carby goodness.
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