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Rachel Aitch wrote:
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...

Rachel Aitch




If this a genuine 'Quick' question and not a 'Trick' question
the answer is obvious. Your client cannot cook !
You do not put potatoes into boiling water ,you put them
into cold water and bring up to the boil.
I'm a bloke and even I know that.
I suggest you ask him to bring a few round then peel and boil
them yourself.
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"sam" wrote in message
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If this a genuine 'Quick' question and not a 'Trick' question
the answer is obvious. Your client cannot cook !
You do not put potatoes into boiling water ,you put them
into cold water and bring up to the boil.
I'm a bloke and even I know that.
I suggest you ask him to bring a few round then peel and boil
them yourself.


Or don't peel - I don't.

Mary


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