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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 10:35 pm
How are you supposed to store potatoes -- in the fridge or not? Or other possibility?
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 10:45 pm
I wash them and let them dry then put them in the fridge, Colordeagua.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Thursday, November 19, 2009 - 11:23 pm
Thanks. 
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Karen
Member
09-06-2004
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 12:09 am
Most veg is best stored in the fridge without washing. Wash it just before you plan to use it.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 12:23 am
I got curious...so I went to the National Potato Counsel: Consumer Information. lol They say: They should be stored in a cool, dry environment with good ventilation. Paper bags, cardboard boxes, and pantries are good places to store them. An ideal temperature for storage would be between 45 and 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Avoid storing them in plastic bags or in refrigerators and make sure the environment is not too warm. Link
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 8:09 am
I never EVER put potatoes in the fridge. Nor do I store onions in the fridge. Storing taters in the fridge will cause the starches to turn to sugars. They can also shrivel in the fridge. Washing them before you store them can also cause them to rot. Your best bet? Bring 'em home and put 'em in a box or paper lined crate in your pantry. Or cellar. If you live somewhere where cellars exist. Cuz they don't in CA.
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 8:21 am
Thanks again all. In books, I seemed to find both -- in fridge and out. I'm in a condo on the second floor. Will put them in a paper bag in a low cabinet not near the stove. Best I can do. Should be OK. Never have many at one time.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 11:46 am
I keep mine in my pots/pans cupboard (which is opposite of my stove). Then again I don't ever buy the 10lb bags of taters, only 3 or 4 at a time, and usually only when I plan to use 'em. (The advantages of shopping like Europeans, you buy what you need when you need it. I don't do a once-a-week shopping!)
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Rosie
Member
11-12-2003
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 2:35 pm
I don't put veggies in the fridge without washing them first.
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:45 pm
My potatoes are in a metal bin, in a lower cabinet next to my stove, they like it in there and I usually have 4-5 at a time. Martha Stewart says if you store them with an apple they won't sprout.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:53 pm
I remember people were talking about Jiffy corn bread mixture a while ago, but I have never used it. Well, last night I went to the store and they had 6 boxes on sale for $4, so I decided to try it out. But before I make some, I have a question: is Jiffy veer toward sweet or savory? I'd like to make some jalapeƱo corn bread, but I don't know that it will work well if the corn bread itself is sweet. TIA
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:54 pm
It will work fine with the jalapenos from my experience. It's not really overly sweet.
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 3:58 pm
Never store near potatoes near onions .. but we store both in separate low cabinets/pantries.
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 4:20 pm
I like Jiffy corn bread mix. I agree with Kar.
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Gumby
Member
08-14-2004
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 5:19 pm
My DH works at a college where there are several foreign students. Next week on their Thanksgiving break, there are a few of his Vietnamese student buddies that don't have anywhere to go for the holiday. We decided to ask them to come to our home for Thanksgiving. They are so excited to spend Thanksgiving with us, and I'm really excited to have them. My question is, does anyone know of a good Vietnamese recipe that I could incorporate into our other Thanksgiving stuff? Or, should I forget it and just do the traditional? TIA
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 5:23 pm
Jiffy is a staple in TX! LOL it's more along the sweet side, but it's super easy to make jalepeno cornbread with it. my secret for jiffy is to use 2 boxes, add a cup of buttermilk, a stick of melted butter and the amount of eggs listed on the box. you can add in grated cheese, corn, jalepenos whatever you want. here are some recipes for the jiffy site. http://www.jiffymix.com/recipes.php/Jiffy+Corn+Muffin+Mix
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 5:23 pm
i would just be traditional gumby.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 5:47 pm
Go traditional, Gumby. Jiffy is the best! Its not sweet but I still like to add seasoning salt, chili powder, and cheese for a zesty cornbread. I like it plain, also.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 6:13 pm
Thanks, everybody. I agree: be traditional.
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Whoami
Member
08-03-2001
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 6:14 pm
Gumby, in our family Thanksgiving is always a pot luck. If your family does the same, invite your Vietnamese friends to bring a special cultural treat if they want to, but let them know they are under no obligation to do so (in case it makes you feel uncomfortable suggesting they bring a dish). It could be a nice way to learn about each other's culinary cultures. Otherwise, I'd say just go traditional, like others have said.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 7:00 pm
Go traditional. I'm not even sure I'd ask them to bring something (they are students, after all, so do they even have a way to prepare anything?). I'd go traditional (either "standard" fare or your own "traditions") and explain why. Honestly, when I travel I much prefer to eat like the locals. If I wanted to eat MY food, I'd stay home. 
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 8:04 pm
I'm going to chime in on the other side. There may be a traditional Vietnamese holiday food that would be just the "touch of home" they'd appreciate. It would take a bit of talking to find out if there is such a dish and if the ingredients are available here, but when variety is an option, I always opt for more food choices.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 8:25 pm
Nope, sorry, totally disagree. Go traditional. They are foreign students, yes? Sounds like these students are excited to be sharing in traditional festivities while they are hear. So I would absolutely keep it traditional. This is for the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is not a holiday that is celebrated in Vietnam. So show them what a traditional holiday is like here, in the US. It's obviously something they may not have experienced before. (FWIW, Xmas is not necessarily celebrated everywhere either as many Vietnamese are Buddhists. They may celebrate the lights and presents, but their big holidays are Tet and Buddha's birthday.)
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 8:36 pm
Next question: I just got back from the farmer's market where I bought, among other things, some organic fennel. I LOVE fennel, but because organic fennel costs a small fortune, I really want to use the fronds, which I normally just toss. I'm thinking they might be good to use to make a pesto for salmon--I know I could poach the salmon with them, but I want a more intense fennel flavor and I don't know whether a pesto would really work. Any other suggestions?
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Gumby
Member
08-14-2004
| Friday, November 20, 2009 - 9:46 pm
Thanks for your help all. It looks like the consensus is to go traditional, so I'm taking that advice. They are students and one of them wants to come early and help me cook because they've never been part of a Thanksgiving celebration and he wants to experience it all. I'm so excited to have them here and can't wait. Thanks again for your help.
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