i was wondering where i can get new potatoes? is it not in season? if it’s not available, which potato can i substitute it with.. thanks! (7 replies, last updated by chaussonauxpommes February 18, 2007)

I picked up a few pounds of new potatoes yesterday. I’m going to roast some of them with garlic, rosemary and salt, and steam or boil the other half to eat with sour cream. I was just wondering about other people’s... (6 replies, last updated by rl June 4, 2004)

I have way too many new potatoes. Not sure of the specific variety, but I might have a few. Some are red, some look more like fingerlings. My CSA has been overflowing with potatoes for that last few weeks and I haven’t been... (10 replies, last updated by oaklandfoodie August 11, 2005)

According to an article in The Economist, corn, potatoes, and other crops developed in labs are weaker than the real thing. Brief quote: "That crop plants do badly in competition with wild species is to be expected ... But it is... (0 replies, last updated by John Tracey February 13, 2001)

Thirty years ago we attended The University of Oslo International Summer School. There were 2 young Irish girls attending as well. At the evening meal, new potatoes were served as a side dish. These girls went to the kitchen and... (49 replies, last updated by gordeaux September 29, 2008)

Hi everyone, I have never made a standard American potato salad...the kind with lots of mayo and celery. Can someone please give me a great and easy recipe? Thank you! Happy New Year! (9 replies, last updated by Neta January 3, 2005)

My fiance is on a sweet potato kick right now. He wants them every day with dinner. I have been searching the web trying to find some new preparations but most of what i find are sweet potato casseroles with marshmallows and tons... (22 replies, last updated by Emme October 30, 2009)

Potatoes are cheap and easy to find— and a staple for me as a student right out of college in this economy!! Anything new to do with potatoes? One can only go so long on mashed and baked potatoes.. thanks!! (20 replies, last updated by geminigirl May 31, 2009)

anyone have any idea where I can find/purchase potato starch in new haven? thanks! (3 replies, last updated by chefstu April 17, 2006)

Hero’s Sweet Potato is what its called(Yaki-imo in Japanese is roasted sweet potato) a small fast-food restaurant on 13th between Fifth and University specializing in yaki-imo and other sweet potato dishes. Its a small... (1 reply, last updated by Aki April 16, 2001)

one of the first to get in, and were served promptly, so we didn’t have to wait too long. They had on special a potato pizza, which is something I crave after discovering potato pizzas at the pizza fresca places all over... (0 replies, last updated by E Eto August 20, 2007)

This “improvement” has really affected the taste of Lay’s potato chips — FOR THE WORST. Anybody out there agree? Their decision reminds me of the Classic Coke fisco some years ago when THEY changed THEIR... (14 replies, last updated by chipman March 2, 2009)

I’m looking for a new recipe. For the better part of the last decade, I’ve made Jasper White’s Maple Glazed Sweet Potatoes and Apples (from Food and Wine 1997). They are ultra-sweet and goey and buttery, and... (4 replies, last updated by skigirl November 21, 2006)

Help, please. In the '50’s and 60’s every NY area deli served a typical thin sliced potato salad. I don’t think it was made with mayonnaise. It was typically called “German”, but had no bacon, and was... (4 replies, last updated by metweezer September 12, 2009)

I guess I need another post. I am looking for a recipe for the ubiquitous thin sliced potato salad of years ago, in virtually all New York city area delicatessens. I don’t think it was made with mayonnaise. There were no... (5 replies, last updated by Marge June 18, 2007)