My aunt once stored her potatoes in the fridge for a month. She made a batch of french fries that looked like charcoal. We joked she’d discovered “burnt potato art.” She never made that mistake again.
Meanwhile, my neighbor keeps his spuds in a cardboard box in the garage. He claims they last all winter. Last December, I saw one of his potatoes that was so happy, it had actually sprouted a little green leaf—like a tiny victory flag.
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See? Potatoes are living things. Treat them with a little respect, and they’ll reward you with perfect mash, crispy roasties, and fluffy baked jackets.
