Applegate’s first law of mashed potato
July 20th, 2005You can never have too much mashed potato.
After finishing dinner today, I’ve realised that every time I have mashed potato (which isn’t that often, I hasten to add, spuds are always more of a chore to prepare than rice or pasta), I am preparing larger and larger portions. And then after the meal, when I am all done, I will head back to the pan I mashed them in and scrape out what’s left. No matter how much I make, I am never sated. It’s quite worrying, really - mashed potato is one of those foods that tastes absolutely delicious (especially with a dab of pesto, or some fried shallots or spring onions, mixed in) and yet doesn’t make me feel that full. I’m getting worried now - especially as I know if I made chips out of so many potatoes and then ate them I’d probably drop dead on the spot.
To top it off, I’ve just remembered have a box of instant mash in the cupboard for emergencies, and now I have a terrifying image of me making a midnight dash and guzzling half the packet, before suddenly feeling terribly, terribly ashamed. Hmm. Might have to go for a brisk walk to clear my head…
July 20th, 2005 at 21:33:58
Try mashing spuds with plenty of extra virgin olive oil, a dollop of yougurt, and some horseradish sauce. Heaven.
July 20th, 2005 at 22:12:29
resist the Smash……….that is the Crack of mash…..a long and slippery slope beckons.
stay with the mash……..you know it makes sense.
July 21st, 2005 at 03:03:15
Peoria (n.): The fear of peeling too few potatoes.
- The Meaning of Liff, D. Adams & J. Lloyd
I think this is very relevant to all of us in these troubled times.
July 21st, 2005 at 22:40:45
As well as the temptation to eat larger portions, I’ve also noticed that mashed potato seems to need a larger quantity of potatoes to create a “portion” than if they were boiled or fried. Ah well, I’m sure they’ll have decided carbohydrates are good for us again by next week…