I have a problem

"Kate ......" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we are
home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can I do
to keep from loosing them? They are starting to sprought.
So need to do something right away. We are not going to be
able to eat them. Any ideals will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you kindly , in advance. Kate

Got a patch of ground where you can plant them? Or a
neighbor to whom you can give them?

Gabby

"Kate ......" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we are
home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can I do
to keep from loosing them? They are starting to sprought.
So need to do something right away. We are not going to be
able to eat them. Any ideals will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you kindly , in advance. Kate

Plant them in some sandy soil and leave a hose dripping
there. Sandy doesn't mean only sand, just kinda soft. If you
have never pulled a potato out of the ground and cooked it,
well, you just have a treat coming.

Quoted message said:

"Kate ......" [email hidden]

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we are
home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can I do
to keep from [moron alert] loosing (LOSING!) them?

They are starting

Quoted message said:

to sprought. So need to do something right away. We are not
going to be able to eat them. Any ideals will be greatly
appreciated.

Cook em, then freeze em... potato pancakes freeze well.

---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---= Move
UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without
tribulation." Sheldon ````````````

On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 05:07:23 -0500, "Kate ......" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we are
home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can I do
to keep from loosing them? They are starting to sprought.

I don't recommend waste often, but if they're already
beginning to sprout, toss 'em. Do *not* just leave them, as
potatoes can decay into fairly nasty messes. 10lb of
potatoes isn't a major investment, and if you haven't used a
fair amount of them before they began sprouting, perhaps you
need to buy in smaller quantities anyhow.

it would help if you put them in the fridge it'll slow them
down, when you get back they should be ok, if not don't
worry it's not like buying fresh lobster

On Mon, 07 Jun 2004 05:07:23 -0500, "Kate ......" <[email hidden]>

Quoted message said:

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we are
home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can I do
to keep from loosing them? They are starting to sprought.
So need to do something right away. We are not going to be
able to eat them. Any ideals will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you kindly , in advance. Kate

Twice-baked potatoes freeze well.

Tara

"Kate ......" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we are
home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can I do
to keep from loosing them? They are starting to sprought.
So need to do something right away. We are not going to be
able to eat them. Any ideals will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you kindly , in advance. Kate

Shred them and freeze them.

Quoted message said:

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we are
home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can I do
to keep from loosing them? They are starting to sprought.
So need to do something right away. We are not going to be
able to eat them. Any ideals will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you kindly , in advance. Kate

Well I'm no expert on potatoes but I've seen frozen potato
dishes in the grocery store. There's a whole section in the
grocery store with nothing but things such as french fries,
tater tots, hah browns, etc. The only thing is all those
items are partially cooked. Have you thought about making
things like scalloped potatoes or potatoes au gratin and
then freezing the dish after it's cooked?

The first thing to remember about a potato is it's a living
and breathing organism. Thus if you warm it up it will grow.
If you seal it in a plastic bag it will suffocate. If they
are diseased they will spoil. If its kept too cold it will
freeze, and if its in too much light it will green up. They
should be kept in a cool dry area, away from light. A cellar
is ideal. On the farm we store the potatoes in computer
temperature and humidity controlled cellars with air
circulating though the potatoes. Thus we can store the
potatoes for long periods. Before storing spuds, look them
over and use any bruised, cut or damaged ones first. Since
dampness can cause decay, it is best not to wash spuds
before storing. Store potatoes in a cool, dark and well
ventilated place. They will keep about a one to two weeks at
room temperature and for several weeks at 45 to 50 degrees
Fahrenheit. New potatoes (fresh from harvest) will always
store longer. Potatoes that are purchased frozed have been
to a quick-vacuum partial dehydration and instant freezing.
Potatoes that are frost-bitten are watery and have a black
ring under the skin when cut in cross sections. However,
refrigerator temperatures are too low, which converts the
potato's starch into sugar, resulting in a sweet taste. The
extra sugar also causes potatoes to darken prematurely while
frying. (This process can sometimes be reversed by storing
the potatoes at room temperature for a week to 10 days.)
Also once a potato has been kept too cold, the mealliness
can never be returned to it. If potatoes have green patches,
cut them off, as they have been exposed too long to direct
lighting and will have a faintly bitter taste. The rest of
the potato will taste fine.

Neither of these ideas will work for me. No close
neighbors and we are new to this area , anyway. No place
to plant either, thank you for trying to help me, I do
appreciate it . Kate

Gabby said:

"Kate ......" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we
are home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can
I do to keep from loosing them? They are starting to
sprought. So need to do something right away. We are not
going to be able to eat them. Any ideals will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you kindly , in advance. Kate

Got a patch of ground where you can plant them? Or a
neighbor to whom you can give them?

Gabby

I wish I could do that. But its not possible for me to do.
Thank you just the same. Kate

Mr. Wizard said:

"Kate ......" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we
are home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can
I do to keep from loosing them? They are starting to
sprought. So need to do something right away. We are not
going to be able to eat them. Any ideals will be greatly
appreciated. Thank you kindly , in advance. Kate

Plant them in some sandy soil and leave a hose dripping
there. Sandy doesn't mean only sand, just kinda soft. If
you have never pulled a potato out of the ground and
cooked it, well, you just have a treat coming.

I was hoping someone would tell me a way to freeze them. I
have heard you can't freeze potatoes successfully. But see
they are in veggie combinations in the freezer section at
the groceries. I didn't want to go to the bother if its not
going to be a good way. Not a lot of sense in taking all the
time and freezer space. Its not a big deal. Just hoping to
save them. Thank you so very much for the suggestions. I may
give them a try. Kate

PENMART01 said:

Quoted message said:

"Kate ......" [email hidden]

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we
are home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can
I do to keep from [moron alert] loosing (LOSING!) them?

They are starting

Quoted message said:

to sprought. So need to do something right away. We are
not going to be able to eat them. Any ideals will be
greatly appreciated.

Cook em, then freeze em... potato pancakes freeze well.

---= BOYCOTT FRANCE (belgium) GERMANY--SPAIN =--- ---=
Move UNITED NATIONS To Paris =---
*********
"Life would be devoid of all meaning were it without
tribulation." Sheldon ````````````

"Kate ......" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Neither of these ideas will work for me. No close
neighbors and we are new

to

Quoted message said:

this area , anyway. No place to plant either, thank you
for trying to help me, I do appreciate it . Kate

Maybe a food bank would be happy to get them? Or a
soup kitchen?

Gabby

None close . And I'm pressed for time to run around
looking for one to take them. Darned expensive , with the
price of gas. Kate

Gabby said:

"Kate ......" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
"]news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

Neither of these ideas will work for me. No close
neighbors and we are new

to

Quoted message said:

this area , anyway. No place to plant either, thank you
for trying to help me, I do appreciate it . Kate

Maybe a food bank would be happy to get them? Or a soup
kitchen?

Gabby

You might want to peel and boil some of them and freeze them
in stew or soup sized chunks to use later on.
Frankly,barring something like that, I'd toss them out.

Kate ...... said:

We will be leaving on vacation , and I have nearly ten
pound of potatoes that will surely be ruined before we are
home again. I know they do not freeze well. What can I do
to keep from loosing them? They are starting to sprought.
So need to do something right away. We are not going to be
able to eat them. Any ideals will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you kindly , in advance. Kate

Give the potatoes to a neighbor or friend who can use them.