Earlier in the week when I was out, I stopped and smelled the roses
Stopped and smelled the rosemary in front of TJ’s
It grows wild here like lavender does so I don’t buy it but I do love to cook with it.
Nothing beats the combo of roasted potatoes with some rosemary
Or roasted potatoes with dill
Lemon & Dill Roasted Potato Sticks
I also noticed all the frozen potato varieties that TJ’s has
Lots of options
Now that the weather is cooling off, I think it’s time to think about firing up my oven and roasting some taters.
I know Scott will be happy because he loves potatoes in any way, shape, or form.
I prefer mine to be sweeter such as:
Cinnamon Sugar & Ginger Roasted Potato Sticks
Or just Roasted Sweet Potato Fries with a sprinkle of cinnamon, ginger, or even brown sugar
But Scott prefers more savory tater recipes like Coconut and Olive Oil Roasted Potato Sticks (i.e. Baked French Fries)
Questions:
1. Do you buy pre-made bags of potatoes? If so, any favorites?
I never buy bags of potatoes because it’s they’re easy to make them at home.
Plus it’s cheaper to make them at home and I am not a fan of added sodium, garlic, or onions and most pre-made or frozen food tends to be high in one, or all, of those items.
But let me know your favorites.
Has anyone tried these?
I’ve heard great things about them! As in, one bag per sitting kind of great things.
2. And, you know that old expression, “I say potato, you say potato”.
I say po-TAY-toe.
Does anyone say pa-TAH-toe?
3. What’s your favorite way to eat potatoes?
I like potatoes, they’re fine.
But I don’t get super excited over them the way Scott does. Or the way my dad does.
What’s the quickest way to a man’s heart? Through his stomach. <– Preferably with potatoes, I’ve determined.
If I am going to eat warm carbs, I’d like it in the form of this kind of warm carb
Snickers Bar Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Costco has something similar to those Skinny Fries called “Veggie Straws” and they are SO good!!!!
I LOVE potatoes. Scott and I would probably get along! When I was little, my parents loved my bakes potato obsession, as it was the easiest dinner they could make. And for the record, I am still obsessed with baked potatoes. I sometimes jump up and down with excitement. Don’t get me wrong though! I LOVE sweet potatoes as well (as much as potatoes, I’d say).
Jamie Oliver says “po-TAH-toe”. It’s adorable. :)
Great potato inspiration, I’m already getting into winter squash roasting and it’s barely fall here. :-)
1. Not really, hubby will sometimes for himself, but most potato recipes I do are simple enough from scratch.
2. Heh, not that I know of. :-)
3. Roasted wedges or fries.
I never buy anything but fresh potatoes and I LOVE them paired with rosemary. Add thyme and it is even more amazing!
I agree that the skinny fries are not TJ’s best work.
My fave way to eat a potato would either be a baked sweet potato with cinnamon and earth balance or mashed potatoes, Thanksgiving style :)
I am pretty much drooling now! I also love potatoes in any form!
Isn’t Trader Joe’s the best? They have the most delicious prepared foods…and at such great prices! Those potato sticks look divine. I’m a huge rosemary fan as well.
I love potatoes, but I definitely agree I’d rather have a warm, gooey cookie or a hunk of cake in place of potatoes. Sugar for me, please!