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The Rave Review is a quarterly newsletter designed for the foodservice professional by the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC). If you, your friends or colleagues would like to subscribe, simply send an email to ipc@potato.idaho.gov and include “Rave Review” in the subject line. We are also interested in your feedback. Please email any suggestions or questions to the same email address provided.


2010 Chef's Calendar Offer


The IPC’s 2010 Unexpected Inspiration Foodservice Calendar features 12 months of innovative, Idaho-inspired recipes and photography. Designed specifically for the foodservice professional, the calendar showcases important trade show dates and conferences. All the recipes and photography are available online at http://foodservice.idahopotato.com/chef_calendar. There is still time to order:  Simply email your mailing address to ipc@potato.idaho.gov and include “Calendar” in the subject line. 
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What's Next for Fries?


It’s time to bury that negative fast-food cliché, “Would you like fries with that?”  In today’s restaurant world, whether it’s quick service or full service, operators are finding new ways to present and flavor fries, and customers are eating them up. Fans of America’s favorite potato side dish also are willing to pay a premium for the extra added tastes.  
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Grab and Go IdahoŽ Potatoes for Noncommercial Operators


Since 1926, when a “Mrs. Scudder” commercially packaged them in a waxed bag, potato chips have been the quintessential grab’n go potato offering.  But today’s busier-than-ever customers expect grab'n go access to all meal components - including potatoes - and during all day parts. Thanks to the ongoing ingenuity of packaging designers and manufacturers, there are a multitude of configurations and materials to suit all hot or cold food and beverage needs.  
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IPC Shares Value-inspired Information Starring IdahoŽ Potatoes


In order to help foodservice professionals understand the tremendous value and calculate the cost of an individual Idaho® potato, the IPC is offering a simple-to-use, slide tool designed to determine the price per serving.
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Cold Weather Comfort Food: Making Perfect Mashed IdahoŽ Potatoes


Did you know that water is the enemy of perfectly mashed Idaho® potatoes?  If you know a few simple tricks and techniques, you will be guaranteed mouth-watering mashed potatoes every time.  Don Odiorne, VP of Foodservice for the Idaho Potato Commission shares an easy-to-follow tutorial.
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2010 Proud To Be A Farmer Shippers and Processors Directory Now Available


The IPC’s 2010 Shippers and Processors Directory is now available online.  This invaluable industry resource provides information on Idaho shippers, processors, organic suppliers, exporters, brand listing and potato varieties.
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