Sidehatch
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 18, 2020 at 01:49 PM UTC
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Potato in High Art
The Potato Eaters by Van Gogh:
Any plans for the big day tomorrow??
National Potato Day falls on August 19th
hmm….just found out the Potato also got a month celebration too
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 18, 2020 at 02:03 PM UTC
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Big plans. Big, big plans.
West Huntspill Horticultural Society has announced the winner of its potato growing competition, Stuart Clapworthy[font=Verdana].[/font]The society’s Jane Moreton says: “Back in early March we held a special evening at which the potatoes for our annual competition were available. [font=Verdana]Contestants then spend the next six months growing the potato in a black bag to see who could grow the heaviest crop.”[/font]“These are normally weighed and displayed at our show in August. Well they were weighed on Saturday morning and Stuart managed to grow just over 5lbs from one potato.”
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 18, 2020 at 02:12 PM UTC
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In a recent study (via Google trends), researchers identified each state's favorite potato dish. Iowa seems to have chosen onion rings…
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 18, 2020 at 02:27 PM UTC
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Props to MA with Gnocchi!
South Carolina…how many times do we have to tell you. The Sweet Potato is NOT a potato
And what the heck are Fried Mashed Potato Balls and where can I get them
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 19, 2020 at 01:57 PM UTC
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Happy National Potato Day!
Ok, I didn't realize the clash were Touring, but they snagged an opening slot for Potato
and the venn diagram is a circle with Heilung in the center for this event
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 19, 2020 at 02:13 PM UTC
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Whoa, Frum is offering spuds some advice on self-esteem
David Frum@davidfrum
This is really a sad reflection on the low self-esteem of the US potato crop. You're a potato, the most versatile of all tubers! Aim higher than frozen fries!
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 19, 2020 at 03:03 PM UTC
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I think this excerpt really captures the essence of National Potato Day…
How to celebrate National Potato Day?
National Potato Day is praised on August 19 of consistently. For a considerable length of time, potatoes are the most loved thing of diets wherever on the planet. Potato sweethearts are found in enormous numbers, and that principally incorporates the kids. With the delicate, smooth nature, potatoes can be eaten in various structures like potato chips, pureed potatoes, gratin, hash-tans, heated potatoes, potato plate of mixed greens, hasselbacken, home fries, potato skins, potato cake, potato wedges, kroppkaka, and the rundown reaches out in number.
Potato Day is best celebrated by consolidating the honorable potato into each dish you get ready. For breakfast, you can’t beat hash browns prepared with salt and pepper and suffocated in frankfurter sauce and cheddar. Lunch ought to consistently be joined by a sack of potato chips, particularly on the off chance that you spread them over your sandwich to give it a pleasant pungent crunch. Supper time isn’t finished except if you have a prepared potato, or our undisputed top choice, pureed potatoes with garlic, onion, and cheddar blended in.
At long last, you can do your bit to enlighten individuals regarding the recorded hugeness of the potato and the job it played in taking care of numerous developments, not simply the Irish. The potato is possibly an answer for supportability issues and unimaginably complete food. Kindly do your examination and make a convincing article or blog entry that clarifies why spuds are imperative to our general public. At that point share it on your internet based life.
It might be just a straightforward tuber, yet Potato Day gives it a second to sparkle!
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 19, 2020 at 05:54 PM UTC
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HatchOil wrote:
Happy National Potato Day!
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TBH, I would consider running this if only for a potato medal.
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 21, 2020 at 03:13 PM UTC
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What Happens to Your Body When You Eat a Bag of Potato Chips TL:DR
You get fat
You get addicted
You become a zombie
You get cancer
I think Jennifer Maldonado is a part of the Deep State Anti-potato faction and we must stop her at all costs
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 21, 2020 at 05:48 PM UTC
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How, does this thread, just keep going?
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 21, 2020 at 05:52 PM UTC
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WalkOnBack wrote:
How, does this thread, just keep going?
I think Walkie is a part of the Deep State Anti-potato faction and we must stop him at all costs
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 24, 2020 at 09:36 PM UTC
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Murder suspect convicted in Stafford in separate case involving potato chipsA man who is facing murder and other charges in Spotsylvania County was convicted of two offenses Monday in Stafford Monday that stemmed from a dispute that started over a turkey sandwich and some potato chips.
McDowney had been taken to the hospital for an undisclosed medical issue when he requested a turkey sandwich and potato chips. He was told he could have the sandwich but not the chips, and he would have to wait until some testing was completed.
McDowney threatened to take one officer's gun and shoot him, and told another, "You don't know me man. I'll [expletive] slap the [expletive] out of you if you come close to me again."
William G. McDowney, 40, of King George County pleaded guilty in Stafford Circuit Court to assault on a law-enforcement officer and destruction of property. He will be sentenced on those charges on Nov. 23.
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 24, 2020 at 10:30 PM UTC
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in medical circles, uppity patients demanding a turkey sandwich is a stereotype. typically they'll also ask for dilaudid and a taxi voucher.
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 24, 2020 at 10:30 PM UTC
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sweetcell wrote:
in medical circles, uppity patients demanding a turkey sandwich is a stereotype. typically they'll also ask for dilaudid and a taxi voucher.
This is also Notre Dame fans.
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 25, 2020 at 04:04 PM UTC
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As part of Krug’s ongoing digital “World of Craft” platform – which presents creative forums for chefs, Krug aficionados, and epicureans alike to learn, discuss, and engage with one another – Chef Angus McIntosh, Executive Chef at The Farm at Brush Creek, will be hosting an Instagram Live cooking demo tomorrow, August 26, at 2:00p.m. EST. (Tune into @KrugChampagne to watch.)
And what will he be preparing in front of eager viewers, to pair with the recently-released Krug Grande Cuvée 168th Edition? <a href="
https://www.forbes.com/sites/katiechang/2020/08/25/krug-believes-in-pairing-its-legendary-champagne-with-all-foodeven-potato-salad/#50c08f51403c">Potato salad</a>.
<b>McIntosh:</b> I had a healthy conversation about Krug Grande Cuvee 168th Edition with our beverage director Gretchen Allen. It pairs beautifully with this potato dish, because the Champagne’s brioche aromas counterbalance the spicy mustard.
ref: Julian's America and Live in the Age of COVID-19
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 26, 2020 at 02:16 PM UTC
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Krug is Miss Julian's favorite by a mile.
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
August 26, 2020 at 05:49 PM UTC
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
September 21, 2020 at 05:41 PM UTC
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wow, relegated to pg 4!
This post from COS was classic
"British culture would never sexualize a female," claims noted potato Noel Gallagher.#AgricultureBill Every year this is the scene in Bengal
Farmers throw their potato produce on the highway
and from England
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
September 22, 2020 at 06:42 PM UTC
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Satya Nadella (CEO MSFT) name-dropped Little Potato Company in his keynote speech today
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Re: The Potato Thread: Potatoes in the News
October 05, 2020 at 07:01 PM UTC
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