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  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,576 Member
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    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    The idea of a sweetener on a sweet potato seems ick to me, but that's why taste is subjective. (Don't get me started on the unholy sweet potato/marshmallow thing.)

    Ditto this. I grew up thinking I hated sweet potatoes because no one I knew (literally no one) ever made them without added sugar or marshmallows.
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    edited March 2015
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    laurielima wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    laurielima wrote: »
    Ya know what....eat whatever you like. I am not the resident expert or food police. sorry

    There you go, now you get it.

    the response to an apology is grace...which is obviously lacking on this thread. soo.. gb.

    Snarky/Sarcastic "apologies" don't count. Instead, posting something like this would have been amusing and conveyed the same message:

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  • 4leighbee
    4leighbee Posts: 1,275 Member
    edited March 2015
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    Potatoes, with the cheese and butter and salt, are good for the soul. They are my absolute favorite thing and I make them fit into my calories. I run for potatoes.

    ETA: and beer. I run for potatoes and beer.
    ETA (after reading through this thread): Holy cow. My comments should go over well. and Lighten up, peeps. Potatoes are nummmy.
  • Lourdesong
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
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    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    No, we have.

    The idea of a sweetener on a sweet potato seems ick to me, but that's why taste is subjective. (Don't get me started on the unholy sweet potato/marshmallow thing.)

    Loads of butter, brown sugar AND colorful mini marshmallows.

  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
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    Lourdesong wrote: »
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    No, we have.

    The idea of a sweetener on a sweet potato seems ick to me, but that's why taste is subjective. (Don't get me started on the unholy sweet potato/marshmallow thing.)

    Loads of butter, brown sugar AND colorful mini marshmallows.

    And now we can get Peeps into this thread, too.

  • lisa_kt
    lisa_kt Posts: 2 Member
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    I meal prep with sweet potatoes :) boil up 2 or 3 of them and portion them out for a 5 day work week. Sprinkle with some salt and peppa and voila!

    Maybe "they" are talking about potato chips?
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
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    diannethegeek wrote: »
    Lourdesong wrote: »
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    No, we have.

    The idea of a sweetener on a sweet potato seems ick to me, but that's why taste is subjective. (Don't get me started on the unholy sweet potato/marshmallow thing.)

    Loads of butter, brown sugar AND colorful mini marshmallows.

    And now we can get Peeps into this thread, too.

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  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,576 Member
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    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    Lourdesong wrote: »
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    No, we have.

    The idea of a sweetener on a sweet potato seems ick to me, but that's why taste is subjective. (Don't get me started on the unholy sweet potato/marshmallow thing.)

    Loads of butter, brown sugar AND colorful mini marshmallows.

    And now we can get Peeps into this thread, too.

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    Just place in the microwave and heat!
  • tincanonastring
    tincanonastring Posts: 3,944 Member
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    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    Lourdesong wrote: »
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    No, we have.

    The idea of a sweetener on a sweet potato seems ick to me, but that's why taste is subjective. (Don't get me started on the unholy sweet potato/marshmallow thing.)

    Loads of butter, brown sugar AND colorful mini marshmallows.

    And now we can get Peeps into this thread, too.

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    FUUUUUUCK YESSSSSSS!!!!!!
  • Lourdesong
    Lourdesong Posts: 1,492 Member
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    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    Lourdesong wrote: »
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    No, we have.

    The idea of a sweetener on a sweet potato seems ick to me, but that's why taste is subjective. (Don't get me started on the unholy sweet potato/marshmallow thing.)

    Loads of butter, brown sugar AND colorful mini marshmallows.

    And now we can get Peeps into this thread, too.

    7058839451_fc59fc69c41.jpg

    Hehehe

  • Nony_Mouse
    Nony_Mouse Posts: 5,646 Member
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    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    It really depends on your goals and preferences. I eat potatoes, but not often. The fiber to total carb ratio makes them a "sometimes" food for me.

    I don't really like potatoes without quite a bit of fat added so the calorie count is too high to eat often.

    This is another of the reasons I hadn't had any, then it occurred to me that mixing the garlic that usually goes in my butter with cottage cheese might do the trick, and sure enough it did. May not work for you, but turns out I am all about the garlic part of the garlic butter (which is not to say I don't think butter is the bomb or that I can work it in, just didn't want to for that meal).
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
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    Nony_Mouse wrote: »
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    It really depends on your goals and preferences. I eat potatoes, but not often. The fiber to total carb ratio makes them a "sometimes" food for me.

    I don't really like potatoes without quite a bit of fat added so the calorie count is too high to eat often.

    This is another of the reasons I hadn't had any, then it occurred to me that mixing the garlic that usually goes in my butter with cottage cheese might do the trick, and sure enough it did. May not work for you, but turns out I am all about the garlic part of the garlic butter (which is not to say I don't think butter is the bomb or that I can work it in, just didn't want to for that meal).

    I am sitting here now, as we speak, having just unearthed the potato underneath my lentil chili. I tossed it with some Kerry Gold. Frackin' scrumptious. 36 calories of awesome. I don't eat much butter, so I only buy grass-fed stuff so there's lots of flavor.

  • Nony_Mouse
    Nony_Mouse Posts: 5,646 Member
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    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    Nony_Mouse wrote: »
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    It really depends on your goals and preferences. I eat potatoes, but not often. The fiber to total carb ratio makes them a "sometimes" food for me.

    I don't really like potatoes without quite a bit of fat added so the calorie count is too high to eat often.

    This is another of the reasons I hadn't had any, then it occurred to me that mixing the garlic that usually goes in my butter with cottage cheese might do the trick, and sure enough it did. May not work for you, but turns out I am all about the garlic part of the garlic butter (which is not to say I don't think butter is the bomb or that I can work it in, just didn't want to for that meal).

    I am sitting here now, as we speak, having just unearthed the potato underneath my lentil chili. I tossed it with some Kerry Gold. Frackin' scrumptious. 36 calories of awesome. I don't eat much butter, so I only buy grass-fed stuff so there's lots of flavor.

    Only kind we have in NZ :). I need to get butter next time I'm at the supermarket, I'll be getting this stuff, apparently it's amazeballs: http://www.lewisroadcreamery.co.nz/premiumbutters
  • Nony_Mouse
    Nony_Mouse Posts: 5,646 Member
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    And maybe some of this, depending how crazy expensive it is: http://www.lewisroadcreamery.co.nz/artisanbutters
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
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    Nony_Mouse wrote: »
    And maybe some of this, depending how crazy expensive it is: http://www.lewisroadcreamery.co.nz/artisanbutters

    Oh that sounds like a worth it splurge.

  • Nony_Mouse
    Nony_Mouse Posts: 5,646 Member
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    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    Nony_Mouse wrote: »
    And maybe some of this, depending how crazy expensive it is: http://www.lewisroadcreamery.co.nz/artisanbutters

    Oh that sounds like a worth it splurge.

    I know right!! I love this country, and my city (it's like foodie heaven). One of the select few places that sells the artisan one is a mere hop, skip and a jump from my house too :D.
  • judiness101
    judiness101 Posts: 119 Member
    edited March 2015
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    Potatoes are great! I love my starches, potatoes, sweet potatoes, manioc, all the squashes...
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
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    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    No, we have.

    The idea of a sweetener on a sweet potato seems ick to me, but that's why taste is subjective. (Don't get me started on the unholy sweet potato/marshmallow thing.)

    Unholy? More like delicious.
  • tincanonastring
    tincanonastring Posts: 3,944 Member
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    mamapeach910 wrote: »
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    Lourdesong wrote: »
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    No, we have.

    The idea of a sweetener on a sweet potato seems ick to me, but that's why taste is subjective. (Don't get me started on the unholy sweet potato/marshmallow thing.)

    Loads of butter, brown sugar AND colorful mini marshmallows.

    And now we can get Peeps into this thread, too.

    Wait just one goddamn minute, here. That's no good. You forgot to remove the eyes.
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
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    laurielima wrote: »
    MrM27 wrote: »
    laurielima wrote: »
    Ya know what....eat whatever you like. I am not the resident expert or food police. sorry

    There you go, now you get it.

    the response to an apology is grace...which is obviously lacking on this thread. soo.. gb.

    "I grace thee holy Potato and ask you to provide thine body with the holiest of nutrients"

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