The other day I purchased a bag of Klondike Goldust potatoes. They're really good baked. They almost taste like mashed potatoes if cooked enough. The other day I had a Klondike with sour cream and chives but I ran out of the sour cream. They're still very good with a pat of butter and salt and pepper.
These potatoes are grown in Idaho. I like to support produce grown in this country when I can. Something I didn't realize is potatoes contain a lot of Vitamin C and no fat. So eat potatoes with abandon. Wonder if these potatoes are named after the goldrush in Canada to the
Klondike region?
Today marks the beginning of the first six weeks hand building pottery classes here in my Blairsville, Georgia studio. Classes are ongoing for those who wish to return. I'll be busy this summer with beginning and intermediate students.
I have a detailed curriculum planned which covers safety in the studio, pinch pots, coil pots, soft slab building, firm slab building, sculptural techniques, stains, slips, glazing and firing. Lots to cover but foremost we'll all have fun playing with the clay. Thanks for reading and for all your comments.
I do love potatoes.
ReplyDeleteAnd envy your classes of happy mud grubbers.
Hi Sue, thanks, yes we will be grabbing some mud.
Deleteyes its not the potato but what goes with it that puts on the weight :) I visited Ireland a few years ago and could not get over the number of choices on the menu in many cafes! Not just baked or chips but at least another 5 or 6 styles! I'm sure your classes will be great!
ReplyDeleteHi Anna, thanks, been years since I had scalloped potatoes, I may have to try them one of these days.
DeleteGood luck with the classes. Should help even out the revenue stream
ReplyDeleteHi Dennis, thanks, yes my sentiments exactiy.
DeleteNothing better than working in clay. Best wishes!
ReplyDeleteHi Charlene, thanks, looking forward to sharing with my students.
DeleteI love potatoes! Surely the Irish in me. Happy teaching.
ReplyDeleteHi Joanne, thanks, I too love potatoes; was rather tired of the bland russets and am enjoying the new varieties.
DeleteJeff and I prefer the "gold" potatoes. They do seem to have a creamier taste. I cut them into chunks, along with carrots, parsnips, and garlic, toss with olive oil & seasonings - then roast in the oven.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your new students. Word will spread and you will soon have a wait list for class!
Hi Michele, thanks, will have to try roasting them; although this time of year I don't use the oven much as we try not to use the ac to cut down on the electric bill; open our windows at night and close during the day; not sure if I want a waiting list but then again the income helps pay off some bills
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about heating the oven in summer. We try to not do it very often in warmer weather. That is why my over-sized Cuisinart toaster oven gets a lot of use!
DeleteThe first year we were in NC we hardly used A/C for the first part of summer... then we realized there was mold growing everywhere, partly because the log cabin was dark too. We finally figured out a balance of running it for part of the day.
we are using the ac once a week because we are thinking the mold may be growing in the vents and lurking in hidden places. I think that will help. On days it's especially hot we'll also be running the ac. We have one of those temperatures takers that shows what the temp is inside and outside, when the outside goes down we can open up the windows, now Gary said it's supposed to get up the 90s next week, we may have to run the ac morel than I planned to.
DeleteMe too, I love those Klondikes...I've tried them several ways...and just salt and pepper are fine on them. Hope you enjoy your classes, and have a great group of students!
ReplyDeleteHi Barbara, thanks, we had a great time in the class today.
DeleteWe have family in Idaho so it always feels good to get our potatoes from there.
ReplyDeleteYour classes sound great, good luck to you.
Hi Lori, thanks, I think the colder climates makes for a better potato but never grew them so don't know for sure, they are good though.
DeleteHave fun with your classes - sounds like a really great program!
ReplyDeleteHi Studio Khnoum, thanks, yes a very full program and fun to share with students my love of clay.
ReplyDeleteLinda, your hand building classes sound great. Will you be having a class in throwing on the wheel too?
ReplyDeleteHi Rian, thanks, if I have a class on a throwing I would need to take it myself.
DeleteI love potato chips, which are my weakness.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on starting your clay studio. I would not mind taking your class.
Hi Gigi, thanks, I have never made home made potato chips, but I would love it if you lived close to me and took my class, clasy is so relaxing and encourages such creativeness.
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