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gshaw
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Don't forget cheap also.
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Old Hoosier
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Don't overlook the sweet potato mix as well - YUM.
And potato pancakes for breakfast.
Old Hoosier
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Femme Feats
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Here's a new twist for instant mashed potatoes. I was doing some reading about a new first aid product called "Quik Clot". It is used in the military and by first responders for serious wounds with massive bleeding. When normal compression doesn't work to stop the bleeding, they open a packet of the product (it's a volcanic byproduct), sprinkle it on the wound and it clots the blood immediately and seals the wound. Once in the ER all the doctors need do is rinse off the wound, it apparently has saved many lives.
Along with reading about Quik Clot, I found a study conducted at Mayo Clinic in which the doctor used instant mashed potatoes as a clotting agent. He had "processed" the instant spuds into a fine powder which was applied to the wound using a snuffer bottle (sprays a fine, dry mist). It worked just as well as the commercial clotting agent.
I since have read that a fellow successfully treated a wound at home using the typical instant mashed potatoe flakes.
I always carry instant spuds for all the reasons others have mentioned but now I carry a pack (plain, no seasonings) for first aid purposes.
Who'd a thunk?
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Basswood
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I bring real potatoes when I camp. There's nothing better than eating fried potatoes and baked lake trout and listening to a Twins game up in the BW's.
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finman
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Absolutely looooove the Idahoan brand!!! I made some Four Cheese tonight I was so hungry!!
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Mark Lawyer
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You people are making me hungry. Lots of times we forget about things we eat at home that would work in the wilderness.
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PikeMonster
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I like cooking the instant cheesey scalloped potatoes. man those are delicious. and you can buy them already seasoned with garlic or whatever. hungary jack makes like nine flavors.
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Beavers
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Just don't forget the gravy!
I like the little packs of white gravy with the sausage bits. Just add hot water and pour over the mashed taters and you have a meal!
If you like potato flakes check out the NOLS cookbook. They use them for everything from thickening soups to potato cakes and a bunch of other stuff.
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Twins87
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Our kids love them and eat them at home all the time. This past week we had them at Sawbill... added sundried tomatoes, garlic, turkey bacon bits and some cheese. Smothered with foil pouch chicken in gravy.
YUM.
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Jackfish
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We took the Idahoan Baby Reds instant potatoes this year. Wow, were they a hit! Delicious! And incredibly simple to make. Ready in about 5 minutes.
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BigZig
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Another use for instant mashed potato flake's is for breading fish fillets if you are going to fry them. The mouth sensation is sort of like KFC Extra Crispy but the taste is no where near chicken.
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ducks
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My daughter liked them on our trip. We had the Idahoan Buttery Flavored pouch. They are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO easy and taste good.
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Goby
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Ya these potatoes are a staple for us. Lightweight and small in the pack, and full of flavor in my mouth.
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bdavid1157
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Yes!! They are cheap, easy to prepare and do not taste to bad. I like the Idaho Four Cheese ones best. We also like the noodles in the pouches.
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Flying-Finn
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Thanks Femme Feats. The next time I eat instant potatoes (Thurs in the BW not to rub it in) I will be thinking of blood clots.
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realandrea
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I'd like to find a new way to eat potatoes as a breakfast food that wasn't hashbrowns. I LOVE hasbrowns and there is no way to replace them, but it seems these can be really versatile.
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Skiuseme19
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does anyone bring in those Instant Mashed potatoes?
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gshaw
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I eat those things at home, i love 'em that much. Great taste and variety - just add hot water. Doesn't even need to be boiling really.
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Bannock
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They are great. They can be used to thicken soup, too! Or you can make them up (even the night before) then fry them for a kind of potato pancake. Great with eggs.
I like making chipped beef gravy for over the potatoes. Some dried (chipped) beef comes packaged in plastic. If you can't find it, then transfer from the glass jar to a plastic bag ot container just before the trip. Make up a packet of Country Style gravy and dump in the chipped beef. Simmer a few minutes. Serve over potatoes. Easy.
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adam
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Hey Bannock, Your killing me! It's 10:30am, and I am now craving chipped beef gravy over potatos!
I think tommorrow, I might have to fire up the crock pot.
- Adam
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