If there is one thing you should know about my vegetable choices, it’s that I love potatoes. I’m not a huge veggie eater. I’d much rather sit down with a bowl of fruit or a platter of bacon. One extreme to the other, yes I know, but they’re both so good. However, when it comes to potatoes I’ll eat them in almost any form. Fried, baked, mashed, grilled – they’re all equally tasty.
Some days I question if our oldest is really mine. Of course I know she is, but this child will not eat mashed potatoes! It baffles me. Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? It’s a sin, right? Her younger sister is definitely mine, she loves mashed potatoes and will eat them by the handful… okay that’s because she’s not using utensils on her own yet but you get the point.
I have a love for mashed potatoes but I also have an utter hatred for lumps in them. I try to wrangle my way into mashed potato duty when possible so I can be sure I won’t be surprised with an awful lump when I dig in later. Some people love lumps, if you want them – make your own potatoes. Mine will never have lumps. I have this handy gadget that takes care of that issue for me. If you asked me to choose one specialty gadget item that I currently own to keep and toss everything else, it’d be my Oxo potato ricer. I love it. I’ll never part with it. If you want lump free potatoes, get one – thank me later.
If you’re looking for a fun option for leftovers try this.