I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that they
are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my misery?

On 2013-12-16 5:31 PM, Emrys Davies wrote:
> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that
> they are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of
> my misery?


Just about any potato can be baked. Some are better for baking than
others. Russet potatoes are one of the most popular for baking.

I think that Europeans are a little more particular about their potatoes
than North Americans. Most NA types tend to think of potatoes as
potatoes while Europeans tend to use different types of potatoes for
different dishes.

On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:31:40 -0000, "Emrys Davies" >
wrote:

> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that they
> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my misery?

Here you go.
http://www.finecooking.com/articles/...e-or-boil.aspx

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On 12/16/2013 3:49 PM, Sqwertz wrote:
> But any potato can be used to make a baked
> potato, with less success coming from using thin-skinned varieties.
>
> -sw

And you and Marty are all about thin skin, aren't you?

On 12/16/2013 6:04 PM, sf wrote:
> On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:31:40 -0000, "Emrys Davies" >
> wrote:
>
>> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
>> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that they
>> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my misery?
>
> Here you go.
> http://www.finecooking.com/articles/...e-or-boil.aspx
>
Nice link, thanks sf.

Jill

On 2013-12-16, Dave Smith > wrote:

> Just about any potato can be baked. Some are better for baking than
> others. Russet potatoes are one of the most popular for baking.

Any and all potatoes can be baked, boiled, deep-fried, etc. The
difference, as I see it, is their texture when cooked. Some are
"mealy", like Idahoes, Russets, etc, and some are "waxy", like reds,
whites, Yukons, etc. Not exactly rocket science.

nb

On 12/16/2013 6:39 PM, notbob wrote:
> On 2013-12-16, Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>> Just about any potato can be baked. Some are better for baking than
>> others. Russet potatoes are one of the most popular for baking.
>
> Any and all potatoes can be baked, boiled, deep-fried, etc. The
> difference, as I see it, is their texture when cooked. Some are
> "mealy", like Idahoes, Russets, etc, and some are "waxy", like reds,
> whites, Yukons, etc. Not exactly rocket science.
>
> nb
>
Too true, nb. I see very expensive small purple potatoes and tiny white
"fingerlings" at about $6/lb. They're cute but not *that* cute!

Jill

"jmcquown" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/16/2013 6:04 PM, sf wrote:
>> On Mon, 16 Dec 2013 22:31:40 -0000, "Emrys Davies" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
>>> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that
>>> they
>>> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my
>>> misery?
>>
>> Here you go.
>> http://www.finecooking.com/articles/...e-or-boil.aspx
>>
> Nice link, thanks sf.
>
> Jill

I agree, a very good link. Thanks everyone. Now I know!!

In article >, says...
>
> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that they
> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my misery?

They are not one special type of potato. Out of the hundreds of potato
varieties grown in the UK and sold in smkts, some are better for baking
and some better for salads .. this is not just about size but
consistency, it's floury or waxy. Some prefer a floury-texture variety
for baking, like Maris Piper or King Edward.

http://www.manyfacesofpotatoes.com/uk/potato-varieties/



Janet UK

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >, says...
>>
>> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
>> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that
>> they
>> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my
>> misery?
>
> They are not one special type of potato. Out of the hundreds of potato
> varieties grown in the UK and sold in smkts, some are better for baking
> and some better for salads .. this is not just about size but
> consistency, it's floury or waxy. Some prefer a floury-texture variety
> for baking, like Maris Piper or King Edward.
>
> http://www.manyfacesofpotatoes.com/uk/potato-varieties/
>
>
>
> Janet UK

No mention of Russet on the site.

"Emrys Davies" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Janet" > wrote in message
> t...
>> In article >, says...
>>>
>>> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
>>> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that
>>> they
>>> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my
>>> misery?
>>
>> They are not one special type of potato. Out of the hundreds of potato
>> varieties grown in the UK and sold in smkts, some are better for baking
>> and some better for salads .. this is not just about size but
>> consistency, it's floury or waxy. Some prefer a floury-texture variety
>> for baking, like Maris Piper or King Edward.
>>
>> http://www.manyfacesofpotatoes.com/uk/potato-varieties/
>>
>>
>>
>> Janet UK
>
> No mention of Russet on the site.

See? I keep telling her that when she googles all her information, she
shouldn't rely on the first hit!

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In article >, says...
>
> "Janet" > wrote in message
> t...
> > In article >, says...
> >>
> >> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
> >> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that
> >> they
> >> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my
> >> misery?
> >
> > They are not one special type of potato. Out of the hundreds of potato
> > varieties grown in the UK and sold in smkts, some are better for baking
> > and some better for salads .. this is not just about size but
> > consistency, it's floury or waxy. Some prefer a floury-texture variety
> > for baking, like Maris Piper or King Edward.
> >
> > http://www.manyfacesofpotatoes.com/uk/potato-varieties/
> >
> >
> >
> > Janet UK
>
> No mention of Russet on the site.

Because its a UK site talking about varieties licensed to be grown and
sold in the UK.

The posters referring to Russets are Americans, talking about a US
potato.

Janet UK

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >, says...
>>
>> "Janet" > wrote in message
>> t...
>> > In article >, says...
>> >>
>> >> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from
>> >> ordinary
>> >> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that
>> >> they
>> >> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my
>> >> misery?
>> >
>> > They are not one special type of potato. Out of the hundreds of potato
>> > varieties grown in the UK and sold in smkts, some are better for
>> > baking
>> > and some better for salads .. this is not just about size but
>> > consistency, it's floury or waxy. Some prefer a floury-texture variety
>> > for baking, like Maris Piper or King Edward.
>> >
>> > http://www.manyfacesofpotatoes.com/uk/potato-varieties/
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Janet UK
>>
>> No mention of Russet on the site.
>
> Because its a UK site talking about varieties licensed to be grown and
> sold in the UK.
>
> The posters referring to Russets are Americans, talking about a US
> potato.
>
> Janet UK



I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look yourself:

http://albertbartlett.co.uk/potatoes/russet/

http://www.manyfacesofpotatoes.com/uk/potato-varieties/

Hope that helps.


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On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:48:48 GMT, (Cindy Hamilton)
wrote:

> The somewhat fancy grocery that I patronize has:

Your list reflects what my ordinary grocery store (aka: supermarket)
stocks on a daily basis.
>
> Idaho (Russet), loose, wrapped for microwaving, and in 2-lb and 5-lb bags
> Long white potatoes (sometimes labeled "Californian")
> Yukon Gold, loose and in 5-lb bags
> Red potatoes (probably Red Bliss)
> Sweet potatoes, loose and wrapped for microwaving

I haven't seen wrapped sweet potatoes where I shop.

> Other sweet potatoes that I was told were called Garnet Yams

We always have a third one too: white - which I think is a type of
Japanese sweet potato.

> New potatoes, white
> New potatoes, red
> New potatoes, Yukon gold
> And lately,
> Fingerling potoes, white
> Fingerling potoes, red

Don't forget the purple fingerlings that come in the 3 color mixed
bag.

To Dave's point, I think the only potato that has an actual name to it
is Yukon Gold (maybe Russets do too, but don't quote me on that) and
lately they've stocked some unlabeled yellow that isn't Yukon Gold.
Maybe someday I'll see the German yellow called Butterball, but they
probably wouldn't dare call it by name because of the turkey brand
that goes by the same name.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

In article >,
sf > wrote:
>On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:48:48 GMT, (Cindy Hamilton)
>wrote:
>
>> The somewhat fancy grocery that I patronize has:
>
>Your list reflects what my ordinary grocery store (aka: supermarket)
>stocks on a daily basis.

My somewhat fancy grocery is a supermarket. It's a little more
upscale than Kroger, but not as pricey as Whole Paycheck.

>> Idaho (Russet), loose, wrapped for microwaving, and in 2-lb and 5-lb bags
>> Long white potatoes (sometimes labeled "Californian")
>> Yukon Gold, loose and in 5-lb bags
>> Red potatoes (probably Red Bliss)
>> Sweet potatoes, loose and wrapped for microwaving
>
>I haven't seen wrapped sweet potatoes where I shop.
>
>> Other sweet potatoes that I was told were called Garnet Yams
>
>We always have a third one too: white - which I think is a type of
>Japanese sweet potato.

You know, I think I saw those the last time I shopped. Or maybe
they were called Okinawan. (However, I've been a lot of weird
places lately doing my Christmas shopping, so I might have
seen them at the produce market.)


Cindy Hamilton
--

In article > ,
Janet > wrote:
>
> What about apples ? Here, supermarkets sell an equally wide range of
>named varieties of apple.

Named varieties of apple are more common. However, I don't look
at them all because we have our favorites and I generally get
those (Pink Lady aka Cripps Pink for me, Fuji for him). Off
the top of my head, I usually see:

Red Delicious
Golden Delicious
Gala
Granny Smith
McIntosh
Braeburn
Honeycrisp

Lately I've seen Spy, Jazz, Rome, and Empire rotated through.

Wish I could get Winesap. I generally prefer a fairly tart apple,
but I love Winesaps.

A nearby produce market had a plethora of old varieties of apple
this past fall, but they're gone now.

Cindy Hamilton
--

All I know is.........I only buy potatoes with "Idaho" on the bag. Never had a problem using them for baked. I like the taste and texture.

I buy small reds rarely - when I want small, roasted spuds.

On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 20:40:46 -0000, Janet > wrote:

> What about apples ? Here, supermarkets sell an equally wide range of
> named varieties of apple.

It's interesting how the choices of apples vary by region. For
instance, I can't say I've ever seen Northern Spy.

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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

In article >, lid
says...
>
>
>
> I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look yourself:
>
That's a hybrid.

http://www.innovatorpotatoes.com/about_innovator.html

" Innovator, created from parents of American and Dutch origin",

"Innovator is not just a copy of traditional RUSSET potatoes"


Janet

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >, lid
> says...
>>
>>
>>
>> I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look
>> yourself:
>>
> That's a hybrid.
>
> http://www.innovatorpotatoes.com/about_innovator.html
>
> " Innovator, created from parents of American and Dutch origin",
>
> "Innovator is not just a copy of traditional RUSSET potatoes"

Perhaps you ought to take it up with them) I am sure you can find them at
the following address)

http://albertbartlett.co.uk/potatoes/russet/

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"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:48:48 GMT, (Cindy Hamilton)
> wrote:
>
>> The somewhat fancy grocery that I patronize has:
>
> Your list reflects what my ordinary grocery store (aka: supermarket)
> stocks on a daily basis.
>>
>> Idaho (Russet), loose, wrapped for microwaving, and in 2-lb and 5-lb bags
>> Long white potatoes (sometimes labeled "Californian")
>> Yukon Gold, loose and in 5-lb bags
>> Red potatoes (probably Red Bliss)
>> Sweet potatoes, loose and wrapped for microwaving
>
> I haven't seen wrapped sweet potatoes where I shop.
>
>> Other sweet potatoes that I was told were called Garnet Yams
>
> We always have a third one too: white - which I think is a type of
> Japanese sweet potato.
>
>> New potatoes, white
>> New potatoes, red
>> New potatoes, Yukon gold
>> And lately,
>> Fingerling potoes, white
>> Fingerling potoes, red
>
> Don't forget the purple fingerlings that come in the 3 color mixed
> bag.
>
> To Dave's point, I think the only potato that has an actual name to it
> is Yukon Gold (maybe Russets do too, but don't quote me on that) and
> lately they've stocked some unlabeled yellow that isn't Yukon Gold.
> Maybe someday I'll see the German yellow called Butterball, but they
> probably wouldn't dare call it by name because of the turkey brand
> that goes by the same name.

There is another kind with Rose in the name. Not available everywhere
though. Yellow flesh and pink skin.

"Cindy Hamilton" > wrote in message
.. .
> In article >,
> sf > wrote:
>>On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 19:48:48 GMT, (Cindy Hamilton)
>>wrote:
>>
>>> The somewhat fancy grocery that I patronize has:
>>
>>Your list reflects what my ordinary grocery store (aka: supermarket)
>>stocks on a daily basis.
>
> My somewhat fancy grocery is a supermarket. It's a little more
> upscale than Kroger, but not as pricey as Whole Paycheck.
>
>>> Idaho (Russet), loose, wrapped for microwaving, and in 2-lb and 5-lb
>>> bags
>>> Long white potatoes (sometimes labeled "Californian")
>>> Yukon Gold, loose and in 5-lb bags
>>> Red potatoes (probably Red Bliss)
>>> Sweet potatoes, loose and wrapped for microwaving
>>
>>I haven't seen wrapped sweet potatoes where I shop.
>>
>>> Other sweet potatoes that I was told were called Garnet Yams
>>
>>We always have a third one too: white - which I think is a type of
>>Japanese sweet potato.
>
> You know, I think I saw those the last time I shopped. Or maybe
> they were called Okinawan. (However, I've been a lot of weird
> places lately doing my Christmas shopping, so I might have
> seen them at the produce market.)

I made Japanese purple sweet potatoes the other night. Got them at H Mart
and they sure kept for a lot longer than the other type. The flesh was
cream colored. I didn't try them but husband and daughter ate every bite.

In article >, lid
says...
>
> "Janet" > wrote in message
> t...
> > In article >, lid
> > says...
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look
> >> yourself:
> >>
> > That's a hybrid.
> >
> > http://www.innovatorpotatoes.com/about_innovator.html
> >
> > " Innovator, created from parents of American and Dutch origin",
> >
> > "Innovator is not just a copy of traditional RUSSET potatoes"
>
> Perhaps you ought to take it up with them)

No need; they know what a hybrid is, so do I, so does Emrys.

Pity you don't.

Janet

On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 3:39:46 PM UTC-6, sf wrote:
> On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 20:40:46 -0000, Janet > wrote:
>
>
>
> > What about apples ? Here, supermarkets sell an equally wide range of
>
> > named varieties of apple.
>
>
>
> It's interesting how the choices of apples vary by region. For
>
> instance, I can't say I've ever seen Northern Spy.
>
Here in Missouri, Jonathans are very common.

--B

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >, lid
> says...
>>
>> "Janet" > wrote in message
>> t...
>> > In article >, lid
>> > says...
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look
>> >> yourself:
>> >>
>> > That's a hybrid.
>> >
>> > http://www.innovatorpotatoes.com/about_innovator.html
>> >
>> > " Innovator, created from parents of American and Dutch origin",
>> >
>> > "Innovator is not just a copy of traditional RUSSET potatoes"
>>
>> Perhaps you ought to take it up with them)
>
> No need; they know what a hybrid is, so do I, so does Emrys.
>
> Pity you don't.

*smile* I just like to watch you doing your Google dance <g>


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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>> Pity you don't.
>
> *smile* I just like to watch you doing your Google dance <g>

How does one dress for a Google dance?

"Julie Bove" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Pity you don't.
>>
>> *smile* I just like to watch you doing your Google dance <g>
>
> How does one dress for a Google dance?

Good question! You should ask Janet since she is the expert in 'everything'
so am sure she can tell you She will have to google it I expect but she
will surely tell you!

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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "Julie Bove" > wrote in message
> ...
>>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>>> Pity you don't.
>>>
>>> *smile* I just like to watch you doing your Google dance <g>
>>
>> How does one dress for a Google dance?
>
> Good question! You should ask Janet since she is the expert in
> 'everything' so am sure she can tell you She will have to google it I
> expect but she will surely tell you!

Oh Janet! Do tell! I may not have a suitable outfit for that.

In article >, says...

> Oh Janet! Do tell!

Google knows and shows everything.

Perhaps a tight black shiny fake-leather dominatrix outfit(several
times too small). Dyed blonde hair, pasty skin, muffin tops and red
weepy eyes complete The Look. Maybe carry a tawse to discipline your
slave.

> I may not have a suitable outfit for that.

Don't worry, I'm sure someone can lend you one.

Janet UK

"Janet" > wrote in message
...
> In article >, says...
>
>> Oh Janet! Do tell!
>
> Google knows and shows everything.
>
> Perhaps a tight black shiny fake-leather dominatrix outfit(several
> times too small). Dyed blonde hair, pasty skin, muffin tops and red
> weepy eyes complete The Look. Maybe carry a tawse to discipline your
> slave.
>
>> I may not have a suitable outfit for that.
>
> Don't worry, I'm sure someone can lend you one.

roflmaoooo

Allow me to explain this odd outburst ... madame Janet, who seems to know
*all* about such things, did her best to wreck our working lives (we worked
with children) by accusing us of being sexual deviants. Now we are no
longer working she can do her worst because I don't give a shit!

Why not share all your experiences about such things, Janet, because you
certainly seem to know a lot about it ... oh ... surely it isn't just one of
your fantasies again .. is it???? Don't tell me you only googled it ???
Awwww I am disappointed <g>




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On 12/17/2013 7:04 PM, Bryan-TGWWW wrote:
> On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 3:39:46 PM UTC-6, sf wrote:
>> On Tue, 17 Dec 2013 20:40:46 -0000, Janet > wrote:
>>
>>
>>
>>> What about apples ? Here, supermarkets sell an equally wide range of
>>
>>> named varieties of apple.
>>
>>
>>
>> It's interesting how the choices of apples vary by region. For
>>
>> instance, I can't say I've ever seen Northern Spy.
>>
> Here in Missouri, Jonathans are very common.
>
> --B
>

Isn't the true of most Missourians?