"June Hughes" wrote in message
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In message , Rachel Aitch
writes

Hi Folks,

Quick question: one of my clients (I'm a professional gardener, but
don't hold that against me) asked me why his entire potato crop, of
various types, turned to mush as soon as they were put into boiling
water.

I have no idea!!

Desperate to preserve my reputation, I turn to you (picture me with
hands out, pleading) for suggestion...

Perhaps they had been frozen?

I've had potatoes which turned mushy after a few minutes of boiling, I
reagard that as good (saves energy). But I've never had a potato which
turned to mush as soon as they were put into boiling water. Perhaps it was
an exaggeration?

There again, I start potatoes in cold water, as I was taught.

Has the questioner tried steaming?

Mary
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June Hughes