Cookbook talk:Potato
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Is 'horrid slime' and 'evil, fat-soaked trollop' NPOV? I like the comments, but I'm not sure they really have a place in a pseudo-professional compendium. -Legomancer
Yes, or close enough for wikibooks. (this isn't Wikipedia) The writing here is improved by a bit of humor now and then, as long as accuracy and conciseness are not compromised. (and no, I didn't add those words, but I like them just the same) AlbertCahalan 23:59, 24 October 2005 (UTC)
[edit] hard boiling potatoes
Are the terms hard boiling and mealy boiling used for potatoes in english? The terms don't show up much (in connection with potatoes) on google and I couldn't find a translation either.
In German there are three distinctions [1]:
- festkochend (hard boiling)
- vorwiegend festkochend (mostly hard boiling)
- mehligkochend (mealy boiling)
I use the term hard boiling on Cheddar (Vegan) now, please correct if there is a better term. --Fasten 09:43, 18 October 2006 (UTC)
[edit] Roasting potatoes
Instead of parboiling, try microwaving the potatoes for a couple of minutes before roasting.
I prefer the result from this to parboiled. What do others think?
[edit] Excellent
Oh, goodness, finally someone who shares my view that a little humour can only add to the enjoyment of a recipe. Love that semi-german comment above... what was he on?? Not spuds, thats for sure! And we thought american contributors take themselves so seriously.
Lovely recipes here... I hope you dont mind that I have added a small section for a Rosti. If you dont like it, feel free to take it down.. its your page after all !! Peter (sorry, havent a clue how to add that automatically !!)
