Maris Piper in the US
Dec 24th 2009, 11:29 am
#16
Septic Sprout
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Re: Maris Piper in the US
Asked my mother. She said you're all a bunch of bell ends for fussing over potato types - anything will do for ****'s sake.
She may not have phased it exactly like that.
She may not have phased it exactly like that.
Dec 24th 2009, 12:50 pm
#17
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Re: Maris Piper in the US
king edwards were good though and whatever variety the "maine" spud was Maine potatoes win hands down. As do New Brunswick and/or PEI spuds. They are almost sweet in taste and make great roasties and mashed potatoes. Idaho Pots are crap and Stop and Shop no longer sells the Maine Pots so I'm only using the red potatoes for any potato dishes I make.
Dec 24th 2009, 3:43 pm
#18
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Re: Maris Piper in the US
We've found Idaho to be the best available to us here (way better than russett).
Nothing here is as good an all-rounder as Maris Piper, though.
Nothing here is as good an all-rounder as Maris Piper, though.
Dec 24th 2009, 5:06 pm
#19
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Re: Maris Piper in the US
I just brought your basic white potato... with my hubby it won't touch the sides long enough to warrant me spending hours finding special spuds!!! 
Dec 24th 2009, 6:57 pm
#20
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Re: Maris Piper in the US
I'm just reading the same recipe and wondering what to use instead of goose fat. Suggestions anyone ????
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Dec 24th 2009, 8:04 pm
#21
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Re: Maris Piper in the US
the only reason why some chefs use Goose fat is because it has a high buring point (or smoking)... which means foods can be cooked at a high temperature without the fat burning or breaking down..
Dec 24th 2009, 8:14 pm
#22
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Re: Maris Piper in the US
I make your fish and chips on a regular basis, and always think of you 
They come out so well every time ...
Dec 25th 2009, 6:19 pm
#23
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Re: Maris Piper in the US
Do you have a Whole Foods Market near you? Give them a try ... they have lots of variety.
Dec 27th 2009, 3:37 pm
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