"Jon v Leipzig" > wrote in message
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> cybercat wrote:
>> I got roped into doing Thanksgiving dinner.
>>
>> I don't do mashed potatoes! I never have. I recall trying years ago, and
>> they were lumpy.
>>
>> Got five pounds of big, fresh Idaho potatoes at Aldi, and a pound of
>> butter. I guess I need milk, right?
>>
>> How do you make your best mashed potatoes?
>>
>>
> My "best" is the same as my worst....those instant psuedo-potatoes in the
> bag.
>
> Why the need for "perfect" potatoes.....are you having *perfect*
> guests over....??

Some of us simply enjoy the pursuit of excellence.