Dr. Potato Is Always On Call For Idaho Potato Questions

When reviewing the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) website analytics for the past year (August 2015-August 2016), IPC staff wasn’t surprised to find that Dr. Potato (alias Don Odiorne, Vice President-Foodservice) had garnered 959,328 page views, nearly 50% of all www.idahopotato.com views.

There’s no doubt that both operators and their customers love their Idaho® potatoes. For operators, serving their Idaho® potatoes in flawless executions is top of mind. So, they turn to Dr. Potato for answers to a myriad of potato-related questions.

For example, “What is the correct oven temperature and time to cook a baked potato?” racked up 234,062 visits alone.

Dr. Potato also dispenses advice on wide-ranging topics such as how to make the best mashed potatoes, best applications for processed potatoes, and potato salad tips.

In fact, the top five recipes for 2015-2016 reflect the popularity of both potato salads and mashed potatoes:
 

1. Traditional Potato Salad
2. Traditional Mashed Potatoes
3. Summer Potato Salad
4. Mashed Potato Bar
5. Au Gratin Idaho® Potatoes

Visit Dr. Potato for in-depth answers to Idaho® potato questions at idahopotato.com. For foodservice menu applications, browse the Idaho Potato Commission foodservice recipe database or download the Idaho Potato Commission Foodservice Toolkit at idahopotato.com/foodservice. Also available are helpful size guide and Idaho® potato preparation tips, as well as answers and solutions to operational and culinary FAQs.