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Default Why don't we speak of potatoes?


"Curly Sue" > ha scritto nel messaggio
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> On Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:51:24 +0200, "Pandora" >
> wrote:
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>>Here in Italy are not eatable!!!! I say the truth! About 20 years ago they
>>were very good to be fried. Now they are very soft and you can't do
>>anything
>>with them, Neither Gnocchi! I Am thincking seriously to order them from
>>Germany.
>>And you? What do you tell me about your potatoes?
>>
>>--
>>Kisses
>>Pandora

>
> Do you have different types of potatoes? Here (northeast US) we
> usually have different varieties to choose from, depending on the use.


Yes. We have too! But they are all soft!!!!

>
> Then, there is the age of the potato, new and old will be different.


yes. I knew also this. But they are no good (new or old)

>
> If you think the potatoes are too soft for gnocchi, try baking them
> instead of boiling. Poke several holes in the skin first to allow
> moisture to escape while baking.


>
> Sue(tm)
> Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!


Ohhh! I could try for gnocchi! But how can I do to make good fries?
Thank you very much
Pandora