Potatoes in the Media – October 2025

Serving as the starring role at dinner. Making birthday parties even better. This month’s media coverage has us asking, “Is there anything the potato can’t do?”

New York Times: Embrace the Potato Dinner

You don’t have to tell us twice. This article shares the health journey of a former restaurant critic who learned that spuds can be the star of nutritious, delicious meals. His recipe for spicy curried potatoes is worth a try!

Idaho Press: International chefs get schooled on potatoes in Canyon County

Potatoes USA recently hosted a delegation of culinary professionals from countries including Bahrain, Mexico, Panama, and Taiwan in Idaho to learn more about U.S. potatoes.

EatingWell: 5 Starchy Vegetables That Can Help with Weight Loss, According to Dietitians

This article shares the many nutritional benefits of potatoes (vitamin C, potassium, B vitamins, etc.) and how they’re part of delicious, wholesome meals.

The Takeout: The Cheap And Easy Way To Instantly Upgrade Roasted Potatoes

One chef shares his “secret weapon” for elevating roasted potatoes: dry onion soup mix. “The dehydrated onion, herbs, and bouillon-style seasonings add a big punch of savory, umami flavor,” said Sean Thomas, senior research and development chef at The Culinary Edge.

Washington Post: How to host a kid’s birthday party without an adult meltdown

If you’re struggling to come up with a theme for your next birthday party, take inspiration from one 12-year-old who requested a “Potato Book party” where “we serve 6 different types of potatoes, everyone brings their books, and we read.”

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