Before we give way to Christmas entirely, we have still got to go through Bonfire Night. So, if you’re planning a get-together with loved ones, then this may be the recipe for cooks. Sophie Nahmad is a chef at Gousto and has shared her delicious winter warmer recipe for baked potato soup. Not only is … Read more
Potatoes are a cornerstone of many meals, and plenty can be done to them. Mashed, roasted, fried, boiled – you name it, it can probably be done to a potato. But there’s a more effective way to store them that you’re likely not taking advantage of, and it can make them last much longer. Food … Read more
The “best recipe” for scrumptious, comforting baked potatoes requires just four simple ingredients, a food blogger has revealed. Ali, a long-time foodie and creator of the recipe website Gimme Some Oven, offers top tips on jazzing up the traditional British staple. Here’s what you’ll need. According to Ali, one type of potato stands out above … Read more
An unusual infestation of cutworms is wreaking havoc in fields in Abitibi-Témiscamingue. Témiscamingue, in northwestern Quebec, has been especially affected by the damage caused by cutworms — caterpillars that can destroy canola, potato and grain crops in a matter of days. Cutworms are found every year in small quantities in market gardens. But producers are … Read more
A TV chef has revealed the perfect way to make crispy layered potatoes – but it takes 15 hours. Poppy O’Toole, known for her regular culinary tips on ITV’s This Morning and boasting over four million followers on TikTok, has shared her method for creating “perfectly crisp potatoes.” In one video, she showcases a “new … Read more
Potatoes are a common household staple in the UK not only do you get your money’s worth but there are tonnes of different ways you can cook a potato. However, despite them coming in bags we don’t always tend to get through them all. But one person on the online forum site Reddit has asked … Read more
Five things to consider when storing your potatoes 1. Give them proper air flow Ideally you should store loose potatoes in a mesh bag, carboard box, basket, paper bag or another well-ventilated container. This is because potatoes release carbon dioxide and water in the form of a vapor, which would make a tightly sealed bag … Read more
Who doesn’t love a good roast potato? If you’re like us and tucking into them every Sunday is part of a ritual roast dinner then we have a brilliant hack for you. It can be tricky to get the right roast potato. Especially crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. But there is … Read more
