Famous Potatoes

It's genuine unfortunately.

Idaho Potatoes are some of the more famous potatoes in North America... Some states have really weird plates, some have plates that irk me a bit. Usually you pay a little extra at the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) for the special, yet genuine plates. Not vanity plates, but just special.

 

McCall.

 

Idaho should have used the phrase "Super Spuds" instead.

 

Idaho - Even dustier than Nevada

 

Idaho - Where overflow Mormons from Utah go

 

License Plates of the United States of America



at least our plates are compact and dont ruin the bumpers as much.

 

They didn't pay extra, it is on the default plate.

PS. I now see that is on a vanity plate only, not the default. Shows how long its been since I had a vehicle registered there.

I'd prefer to blame the state legislature, not the state DOT. One multibillionaire farmer / processor can buy a lot of influence.

 

Well... you know the folks that came up with the phrase are from... well, most likely from... Idaho too, right Bra...





Let's not be afraid to give credit where credit is due.



I'm just saying...

 

Idaho, udabro.

 

You want fries with that?

 

Don't make fun of Idaho, they know what they are talking about, and if you have never had a genuine Russet Idaho Potato, then you need to.

Idaho Russet potatoes consistently average high solids, year after year.

Their high solids and low moisture content make Idaho's Russet potatoes superior to those produced in other states. Use Idaho Russets and you'll find that:

Baked potatoes will turn out fluffier, with white interior and more potato flavor than their soggy or mushy competition
Fresh, French-fried potatoes will cook up crispy, shrink less and absorb less oil.

Mashed potatoes will have a consistent texture and a taste that's unequalled. They hold up better than the competition, even when overmixed.



The weather and elevation in Idaho make conditions perfect for growing potatoes. Potatoes are naturally high altitude plants, since they were developed in the mountain ranges of South America. In Idaho, a long, mild growing season in the summer pairs with rich, light soil and high elevations to create an ideal potato growing environment. This was realized in the early 1900s, when the Russet Burbank was first brought to Idaho and the state became a major potato producing powerhouse.

In fact, over 30 varieties of potato are grown in the state of Idaho, but the Russet Burbank is by far the most produced potato crop in the state. Russet Burbanks have an elongated shape with rough, netted skin and few eyes. Occasionally, the potatoes will mutate back to a thinner smooth skinned version, but both have white, starchy flesh. This Idaho potato made the state famous in the 20th century, when Idaho came to be known as a major potato producer.

 

We just drove to and from Idaho.

Fun fact: You can't hardly find an Idaho potato in Idaho. All the spuds in the markets are from Washington. Idaho spuds are almost entirely shipped out of state, where they get more money for them.

One reason Idaho spuds are so good, is because of the soil. There is a layer of volcanic ash a few inches down, which potatoes LOVE.

Washington grows potatoes that are just as good, but with less marketing slogans.

Idaho (panhandle area) is gorgeous, with the mountains, the fabulous lakes and rivers, and the tall white pines. Idaho roads are some of the worst, with no shoulders, potholes, and vacationers/log trucks/big-assed SUVs hogging the lanes.

We saw, yesterday on the way home, a huge black bear, an owl, elk, magpies, and a racoon.

 

license plates

Yep. It is genuine.

The late George Carlin ages ago in one his routines (I believe "What Am I Doing In New Jersey?") made fun of license plate slogans. New Jersey's was "The Garden State".

"Famous potatoes" was one of them. At the other extreme was "Live free or die!"

There's a cached copy of a transcript of it at Subtitles for George Carlin - What Am I Doing In New Jersey. Search for "license plates" to see his other remarks.

 

"Wild Rivers" would be a more appropriate advertising point. I especially like the upper section of the Middle Fork of the Salmon.

As for their politics, I traveled with a group from southern California for a raft trip on the Salmon. As part of the tour guide's description of the area, he warned us to not talk politics in any public area. The locals apparently don't think much of California politics. And all this was long before gays and marijuana.

 

The panhandle area isn't potato country, and is probably closer to Washington's potato fields than to Idaho's potato fields.