Preparing Potatoes

.Put a metal skewer through a potato to speed up the baking time.
.Add a pinch of baking powder to mashed potatoes to create a light, fluffy texture.
.If mashed potatoes become soggy ater you have added milk make them fluffy by adding powdered milk.
. You can reheat baked potatoes if you dip them in water and kake in a 300 degree oven for 20 minutes.
.To improve the flavor of old potatoes add a little sugar to the water in which they are boiled. Add 1 t white vinegar to prevent the potatoes from darkening.