> > Finally, a Reader Poll I can really sink my teeth into! Yuk yuk!
> >
> > Mashed potatos are actually my *least* favorite way to eat that blessed tuber. It's not that they don't taste good; they're just so bland and uninteresting.
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> Ah -- you haven't been making mashed potatoes correctly. Just a guess: you only add butter and milk (maybe some salt).
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> Next time, add some shredded provolone cheese and freshly-cracked black pepper when you add the butter and the milk. Yummy.
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> When my wife makes them, there's celery salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper in there along with the standard milk and butter. Zesty! Definately not bland or uninteresting.
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> -Faux "iron chef" Pas

One way to enjoy potatos is to throw them out and cook some rice. MmmmMmmm good.
Howard