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Keep Your Eye on Potatoes 
Fresh potatoes are a mainstay in most American pantries. Here's a look from the National Potato Promotion Board at the major potato varieties. 
Russets This is the most widely used
variety of potato in America. High-starch russets have netted brown
skin and white flesh that turns fluffy when cooked. Russets are especially
favored for baking, roasting, mashing and frying. Russets are available
year-round and a large majority are grown in the Northwest. Long
Whites Primarily grown in California and available from spring through
summer, long whites are medium-starched potatoes with an oval shape and
thin, light tan skin. Their firm, waxy texture makes them especially
popular for boiling, roasting and for use in salads, stews, soups and
scalloped dishes.  Round
Whites These potatoes have a smooth, light tan skin and waxy texture.
They're grown and used most often in the eastern United States and are available
year-round. Their firm texture enables round whites to hold their shape
after cooking, making them ideal for salads and for roasted, mashed and
steamed preparations. Round
Reds These potatoes have a rosy red skin and white flesh. Although they
are often referred to as "new potatoes," technically
"new" refers to all potatoes that are prematurely harvested. Round reds
are available mostly in late summer and early fall. The firm, waxy texture
lends itself well to potato salads, roasting, boiling and frying.Yellow Flesh Potatoes Yellow inside, this variety has a mild buttery texture. Availability is best in late summer and early fall. This variety is popular for roasting and mashing. Blue & Purple Potatoes These potatoes have flesh that ranges from white to lavender to dark blue. They have a somewhat nutty flavor. Microwaving preserves the color best, but steaming and baking also are good preparation methods. Availability is best in the fall. |
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