Baked Potato Throwdown: Russet vs. Yukon Gold vs. Red vs. Sweet Potato

In the final video celebrating the start of our whole food, plant-based lifestyle back in June 2018, we decided to host a BAKED POTATO THROWDOWN! Check out the blog post for more: bit.ly/KrockPot...
Since we kicked this new lifestyle off with two weeks of nothing but plain potatoes (inspired by Penn Jillette’s book Presto!), we wanted to go back and taste test a variety of plain potatoes to see how they stack up. We are gluttons for punishment! 😉
If you are interested in learning more about the two week potato diet, check out our Potato Diet Playlist: bit.ly/KrockPot...
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Check out our friend Martin The Great Potato Mage on KZbin: bit.ly/MTGPMyt
He started his diet with plain potatoes and has switched to a mostly whole food, plant-based diet as well. He posts daily vlog updates and is an all-around great guy. 🙂
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[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

What are your favorite potatoes? And now that we are DONE with PLAIN potatoes, what whole food, plant-based recipes should we try out with these potatoes? Check out the blog at bit.ly/KrockPotatoTD for more & be sure to follow us at instagram.com/krocksinthekitchen/

[@TJCamp]

Thanks for all your great tips in the videos and blog. I have a couple of comments. Why not just cook the potatoes in the microwave? Quick and easy. I also think the taste of the fingerling potatoes are more similar to their larger counterparts, for example the yellow fingerling potatoes taste like the larger Yukon gold. There is a higher ratio of skin to flesh but the taste to me is similar. Ranking 1. Yukon Gold 2. Purple 3 Red 4 Sweet 5 Russet I think it is interesting how different peoples palates are. Best recipe, smashed potato with hot salsa and smashed lightly steamed broccoli.

[@jeannieharris9055]

Yukon gold

[@Daren_PNW]

have you tried sweet potatoes (steamed or baked?) with warming digestive spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, etc? Mmmmm

[@kimberlysnyder3151]

@@Daren_PNW I add a little tumeric too. Yummy

[@laineybugger]

I wondered when you guys did only potatoes what was your preferred cooking method? Baking, instant pot, microwave? Also we have the same oven lol

[@tomchan0]

You two are the type of people I wish were my neighbor :)

[@TheMacs1]

Yukon gold and sweet potatoes are where it’s at!

[@olstarofthesea]

I’m having a baked potato for dinner right now with vegan chili and cheese sauce. Yum! My favorite potato is whatever I’m eating . I love them all! I’m growing two varieties of purple sweet potatoes in my garden. The Stokes have a distinct sweet smoky flavor that I really like. You are both so entertaining! I don’t know why you don’t have more subs. Come on KZbin!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thanks Michelle!! That sounds tasty 😀 we can’t wait to have a garden some day! But for now we are in the city 🙂

[@yogiyoda]

Ha ha, love the voice over work. IMHO red potatoes taste best boiled. Russets/Gold are best baked.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you! I love doing voice over work! 😀 We don't eat a lot of potatoes but we are wanting to experiment a lot more with them now.

[@kaiducoeur9932]

My favorite potatoes are Russets (baked), which, as a kid, I used to load with butter and sour cream, or later, at restaurants, blue cheese dressing. Now I use vegan butter, vegan sour cream/cream cheese, plus tons of scallions, cracked black pepper, a grind of Himalayan salt (I know, not on your list), and maybe chopped hot peppers. If you can make a blue cheese substitute, I'd be in heaven, but watching your videos is a close second :)

[@kefirheals7383]

I agree with Jessica. Yukon Gold and the Red are my winners because they're moist. I love the Russet if I'm allowed to top it with something. Oh, and I remembered that cooking your potatoes first, then refrigerating to allow them to cool, then prepare them in your favorite way (air fried, baked, etc.), is supposedly better. Dr. McDougall said the starch in a cooled potato undergoes a chemical transformation called 'retrogradation', during which the sugar chains amylose and amylopectin rearrange into a crystalline structure, becoming what is called 'resistant starch' (literally meaning they resist digestion). Because you can't digest them, less starch enters your system (bloodstream), meaning less starch gets stored as body fat.

[@SB-000]

As I write this I am batch cooking Yukon gold potatoes in my countertop oven. Im preparing to do the "Mary's mini for ten days. I wish you both continued success with your weight loss journey. 😊

[@auntcecelia]

Yukon gold are definitely the best plain potato. However, sweet potato tacos are a go-to for me: mash sweet potato with green salsa and spread on a cold crisp romaine leaf, or on a corn tortilla with chopped up romaine lettuce. Super easy. Super delicious.

[@olstarofthesea]

Aunt Cecelia thanks for the idea. I bought a jar of green salsa at the farmer’s market months ago and was trying to decide what to put it on. Sweet potato tacos sound fabulous!

[@taminormal7103]

Aunt Cecelia sounds really good. Gonna try it👍

[@KateMerriman007]

Loving your videos! My fave way of doing potatoes is to bake them as you did, but then refrigerate for a day and then cut into wedges and roast on a pan at 350 for about 15 minutes. Even with no oil, they get nice and crispy this way. The key is the refrigeration time.

[@aaronbpinto]

I am looking forward to baking my first batch tomorrow

[@rachelwise148]

Just joined your channel! Your opening for videos are very funny. Your effort is so appreciated !

[@angelinelinardis4499]

My fav is definitely Yukon Gold! Keep up the good work guys. Not everyone can do a fun potato tasting video, but you can!

[@pda2836]

Loved this comparison of the plain potato in its most basic form! Our latest fad is steaming smaller potatoes, smashing them into discs, sprinkling with spices and roasting in the air fryer to crisp up the broken edges.

[@ItsLindaMichelle]

OMG Peef has a potato friend. I love it lol

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

🤣🤣 found that at Aldi this week!

[@yvonnerenoult1819]

I’d love to see you guys do a “What I ate in a day” video. Thanks!

[@laineybugger]

Yvonne Renoult yes I’m super interested in this as well, what you eat in an entire day on this type of diet

[@sarahlea4562]

New to your channel. I’m not a vegan but I do focus on eating whole foods and have been on a weight loss journey as well. I love your calm, friendly demeanour. Too many videos have an excess amount of loud, obnoxious commentary and music. I mean, I like loud music in my everyday life but I actually want to hear what’s being said. You’re both so charming and endearing. My fondness for potatoes (maybe it’s the Irish roots) certainly makes this channel even more inviting. So glad I just subscribed!

[@birdie58]

Your little bear holding his own potato lol too cute. I use to go to furry.conventions, my thing was I loved the art work and met so many cool people, they would have little mascots of their face animal.

[@smallfootprint2961]

I haven't tried a big variety, but love my new found Yukon Gold potatoes. I have no patience for baking potatoes, and now hear that baking them isn't so great for you, anyway. My favorite way to eat them is to clean and trim them, cut them up in small ish pieces. Cook fast in a shallow pan with water, and when done, smash with a potato smasher... I use only cooking water to moisten them. I don't mash them completely. Mix in browned onion (or dried), garlic or g granules, and some red pepper flakes (go easy till you get used to them, and I like Italian herbs. Eat... Or add some cooked vegis of your choice and OMG. So good. I'm not cooking with salt, and don't miss it with the spices. One frozen vegi combo I like is the Fiesta Mix from Fred Meyer, (Kroger.) It has brocolli, carrots, red bell pepper, and a variety of beans. (from memory, so don't hold me to it,) but so good. Thanks for the personal reviews. Helps me to decide what to try next.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thanks for these suggestions! So many things we need to try 😍!!

[@FrostyBud777]

I love yukon gold more than any other! So creamy and yummy!

[@MathMan271]

Ha! Watching this as I eat a plate full of red potatoes. They're the best imo!

[@barbhayes5613]

Great video; love the series. I was taught that different potatoes are best for different dishes. Idaho potatoes are best for baking in the oven; the classic baked potato. Russets (red potatoes) are considered the 'waxy' type and are often used where they are cut up to go into a dish like potato salad or potatoes au gratin, because they hold together better than the 'fluffy' Idahoes. Yukon Gold are newer to the table and kind of in-between the russet and Idaho. I've found they work well for roasting or for boiling, so now (unless I'm craving a classic baked) those are my go-to potato. Sweet potatoes are a whole different thing; they're delicious any way you make them. Cheers!

[@sandymiller8206]

Thanks for making these entertaining vlogs. I'm just a week into my new plant based lifestyle and am enjoying watching your vlogs on your AMAZING SUCCESS! Congratulations!

[@prizantsproducts4u]

You will love this eating lifestyle! There are soooo many benefits!

[@sandymiller8206]

@@prizantsproducts4u Thanks for your reply! I am pretty excited and can feel a difference right now. My bp is down 10-15 systolic points already!!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you for watching!😀 This really is an incredible lifestyle change. I have never felt as good as I do now and I am getting better each day. 🙂 -Brian

[@prizantsproducts4u]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen Amen!

[@prizantsproducts4u]

@@sandymiller8206 Yes, this is wonderful! I just wish I had found WFPB lifestyle eating before I got very ill at age 52, in 2010 (Lord willing I'll be 61 in October.)

[@lisamilsom5037]

Ohhh if you guys start bringing out potato based T shirts I'm going to NEED one so you better post to UK!!! 😂 My favourite is red, but I'm a potato fan anyway.

[@LV128]

That video was great fun...you guys crack me up!!! Jessica, my favorite is also the Yukon gold, with the red in second...I also don't think you cooked the sweet potato long enough, because when it's more mushy like, ( like was mentioned when Brian cooked them a year ago) they are a fantastic desert, so sweet and satisfying. I keep potatoes as a staple in my fridge. Every week I cook up both Yukon gold and sweet potatoes. I snack on them, and also use them in meals. Just all round great to have around. Thanks again for such an entertaining video. You always make me laugh!🤣😂😄😅😆

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Agree we should have cooked the sweet potato longer! Potatoes are so temperamental with different sizes and cook times!! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@TalentBBY]

Thanks for this throwdown. My favorite tip (from another video) from you is about cooking the potatoes and letting them sit (or refrigerate, and then Reheat). Completely changes the flavor for good. Made your smoked hummus recipe yesterday and it was great! 👍 Def going to be a regular and so very versatile! Next time, I would add a bit more lemon juice, and some spice like cayenne. Appreciate all you are doing to educate us on the WFPB life.

[@savedbygrace1582]

You two are so adorable.

[@chadleypeerman625]

Hey Krocksters!!! I am a recent sudscriber and think you two are really awesome! Brian you remind me of my son. The silliness and sensitivity...! Anyways I just want to say hi to you BOTH! , thanks; wishing you every happiness! Baking potato after being covered with fresh lemon juice and crushed garlic...can also finely chop chillis too...yummy!!

[@janek49]

Yay on saving water!

[@Godismybiggestjoy]

Good morning❤ you both are so hilarious and warm hearted at the same time that I did not only subscribed in a second but wished I could meet people like you in real life one day. You must be such a blessing with your whole refreshing kind to your family and friends! You have already achieved so much that I can only wish you all the best for everything that is still going to come! Thank you for giving me a Smile today❤ Refering to your question that I hopefully did get right;)... Three of my favorite plant based recipes with potatoes are: potato pizza, selfmade french fries with vegan cheese sauce out of nutritional yeast and mashed peas/potatoes with mushroom ragout in a brown sauce. Maybe you can try out and show us one of these;) Greetings from Germany😘

[@MartintheGreatPotatoMage]

viele grüße aus Deutschland auch an euch! ;)

[@gabrielekennedy7587]

Request guys: Oil free salad dressing throw down. . Not sweet.. bored with dressings

[@GinaHouse]

Great idea!!!!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

That is an awesome idea! 😀 I will get working on that. I can't promise I won't have a sweet one but I will make some savory dressings too. 🙂 -Brian

[@SB-000]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen Savory first please.

[@MetabolicBrain]

I’m in for Savory too! Sweet just doesn’t do it for me.

[@GinaHouse]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen Definitely savory!!!

[@TruthTalker14]

For variation, try mashing together equal parts white potatoes and sweet potatoes. This was my dinner tonight. Yum.

[@rosarecyclesgmailcom]

Love your channel. I’m such a fan. Would love it if you do a video on Japanese sweet potatoes. They seriously taste like cake. Thanks for all you’re doing.

[@veganlovebirds1559]

Yes! I just bought the same potato man scrubber!!

[@autumnnite1803]

Does Peefs potato friend have a name? Can't wait for the 'what you eat in a day' videos. I need to get back on track with my WFPB life x

[@CompostWatcher]

This was fun. You're fun guys.

[@rexfm6536]

Plain sweet potatoes taste amazing when you cook them longer, until they're soft and tender and leaking juices everywhere. When cooked properly a plain sweet potato tastes like the best pumpkin pie you've ever had. I could tell when you were cutting them, and from the crunch they made when you chewed them, that these were undercooked. Given that they're way more healthy to eat than regular potatoes, not to mention potentially much more delicious, please try again! (I eat and enjoy regular potatoes too.. just to be clear)

[@ashleyfreeman7145]

Love the voice over, Brian :))

[@savannahv1808]

Lol, great laugh, thank you!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you! 😀

[@bonniehoke-scedrov4906]

My favorite potatoes are those we can get on the road. We’re traveling in Europe now and often potatoes are the only vegan thing we can get. Thank God for the lowly potato! Thank you so much for this informative video! I got so much out of it. By the way, you guys look great! You don’t look fat really at all. Love your “announcer” voice, Brian. You guys make these videos so fun. Thanks!

[@barbarashirland9078]

Great episode. Love you guys.

[@hairnerd86]

I have found with potatoes if you roast them in a foil packet in the oven with salt free veggie broth they taste friggin amazing. And I love the gold sweet potatoes roasted till mushy. I love fingerlings with maple mustard! I love you guys! Your videos always make me happy!!!!

[@MrsPlantinTexas]

Baked potatoes for dinner tonight with Aldi plant-based queso and steamed broccoli. Yukon Golds are our fave (of the white potatoes), but sweet (especially Japanese) are MY fave!

[@melissaallen7810]

Oh the fingerlings! Good stuff...

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

They are good we just didn't like them as much as the others. 😀

[@melissaallen7810]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen I had them with oil and spices so that is why, kind of cheating. Lol

[@yukonveg6904]

I have recently discovered baked potatoes dipped in hummus. ☺️. So delicious.

[@bdadams2661]

The red, white, and gold are boiling potatoes. Boil, nuke, or pressure cook and then refrigerate. Chef AJ has a yummy trick that you then place them in a waffle iron (or griddler or air fryer) and cook until a yummy crunch! 8 minutes in a heated waffle iron.

[@mtafli1]

Lol. The ad was for jimmy dean sausage. 🤦‍♀️

[@liquidquick]

i love the purples... they make the fanciest looking mash and tater salad. purple sweet potatoes are also the bomb, but i can only find them at whole foods at certain times, so they aren't the most convenient to get. fun fact... potatoes are part of the nightshade family (like tomaters and pepps), but sweet potatoes are part of the morning glory family.

[@GinaHouse]

Jessica, I agree with you!! That's my order, too! Another hilarious video...and it made me want to eat more potatoes. Ever consider doing a video on types of ways you like potatoes best? (ie. hashbrowns, baked, boiled, steamed, cut up & roasted, broiled...). Would also love to see a video of your "perfect" WFPB day of your favorite foods! :D

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Great ideas! We will be doing a “what we eat in a day” video in the future 😀

[@kevinwilson3337]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen you guys should get the Japanese sweet potatoes next time . They’re my favorite

[@cindystrother7710]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

[@FrostyBud777]

I love yukon gold more than any other! So creamy and yummy!

[@NicAngels16]

I go through moods. I normally switch between sweet potato or russet. My absolute favorite are the white Japanese sweet potato, when the juices bake out and start to harden on the silicone mat, it is like candy brittle

[@DoggyU]

This was so funny and awesome :)

[@sobellabg804]

You need to try the Hannah Yams and the Murasaki (Japanese) sweet potatoes. Both have creamy white flesh. The Murasaki are like a dessert especially when you air fry them after baking but they are not sickeningly sweet like the orange flesh varieties. Enjoying your videos !

[@bamafan9693]

I just found you guys. I like what I've seen, it's informative and entertaining! Do you have any plant based cook books you recommend?

[@tallmantoo]

Check the blog the link is above. It's under the tab "Things We Love" then just scroll down a bit.

[@soldonHim]

It depends on how you serve them, or in what dish they're in, but they're all good for different things. Also love Japanese and Hanna/Jersey sweet potatoes.

[@sacredsight1769]

You two are wonderful! Gimme all the sweet potatoes 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Sorry, we only bought 1 for the video. 😂😂😂

[@JustcallmeDebbieB]

Show me how to make potatoes good! Already know the salsa trick, so other than that... love you two!♡♡

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Oh boy we are at a concert waiting for it to start and Brian just started developing recipe ideas on his phone 🤣

[@Kyldrake]

This potato salad is bomb and vegan! I always bring it to BBQs and people can't get enough of it. minimalistbaker.com/simple-vegan-potato-salad/

[@theresahemminger1587]

Red and gold potatoes are wax potatoes midway on the glycemic index. Granular potatoes like the russet are much higher. The average for potatoes includes sweet potatoes and something else not eaten any where near as often but very high on the glycemic index. Maybe cassava?

[@djfelifel420]

Y'all had me craving a baked potato After I watched this video!

[@ginanjobarahesq.5942]

This is the type of content I need in my life! (I realize this sounds sarcastic but I'm so serious!) I've been WFPB for a little over a year now and I always have a hard time picking a type of potato at the grocery store. Thanks, guys. My faves are probably Yukon gold, russet, red potatoes, and then sweet.

[@Chronicallywitty]

Love your editing style

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you. I have been an audio producer for a long time. This is my first venture into video. 😀 -Brian

[@nicolemarlowe6155]

I love russet potatoes; I'll make oil-free french fries with them or make oil-free home fries. So versatile! Making baked potatoes tonight to load with some WFPB cashew queso and some beans!

[@alexmoore4219]

When I first saw this video I was like she has a pretty defined jawline. Then I checked out the channel and saw the transformation and my mind is blown. Good shit lads

[@margariteolmos3457]

You guys are so funny but also so helpful. Thanks.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thanks ❤️❤️

[@RolandDeschain1]

I've found I really like the baby red potatoes, the ones you usually use for salads. Easy to eat and a nice creamy taste. And after a few days I swear I could sense some umami flavour in there. As for sweet potatoes, one book you read says you can have them and another say you absolutely can't. It's not a problem for me since I will never eat one because it is too much like a pumpkin, and I utterly despise pumpkin.

[@Ravyne]

You two are so brave to eat more potatoes after that two weeks of them. Kudos to you! I happen to love Yukon Golds (have some baking right now!) and sweet potatoes the most. Can't really decide between the two. If I want a potato to hold all the goodies, I go with Russets. I like to roast red potatoes with other veggies (carrots, turnips, celery and onions). Speaking of salty tastes - Normally I make my own salsa because I haven't been able to find a decent flavored salsa that is salt free, but I ran out and plopped a tablespoon of my husband's regular store-bought salsa onto my potato yesterday. It's the first salt I've had in 3 weeks and it nearly choked the life out of me. Way too salty! And to think, just a few weeks ago, it wouldn't have bothered me in the slightest. Great vid as always, Krocks! Can't wait for more!

[@diminishingerica8733]

LOL! This video was great! I enjoyed all the sportscasting. Hehehe. Incidentally, I like sweet potatoes when they are very well done. The get all juicy and caramelized...so good! I bake mine at 375 for about an hour and 15, up to an hour and a half if they're huge potatoes. They make a great dessert. I like to peel and freeze them, then blend them up w/a little almond milk, cinnamon, and a dash of maple syrup to make potato nice cream. It's surprisingly good! :) Thanks for the fun video! Cheers! ^.^

[@sharondesfor5151]

I am not normally a huge sweet potato fan, BUT I discovered if you bake them for two hours at a very low temp of 275°, then finish them off with 5 minutes under the broiler until the tops just blacken... Holy cow, soooo good.

[@diminishingerica8733]

Sharon Desfor ooh, I will have to try that method! Sounds amazing!! 🤤

[@teena4rl211]

You have to try Freida's Purple Stokes potatoes. They're game changers, the Queen of Potatoage...

[@lisaredwine4857]

The best way to see if a sweet potato is completely done is to take a hot pad, wrap it around the potato, and squeeze. If it squeezes easily, then it's done. And I find them delicious either hot or cold - and my preferred way to eat them is plain - no butter or sauces or salt or anything.

[@Islandgirl5270]

Another great video! Very fun to watch! Thanks again for making these!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thank you for watching! 😀 We really do have a blast making these videos!

[@rosemaryt9223]

Oh, good. Thanks for turning off the water!

[@EssenceUnapologetically]

@KrocksInTheKitchen🙋‍♀️😀I believe too many ppl take on the word "diet" & its not😁Its a lifestyle of eating😉

[@sallyrawlings2531]

You guys are pretty awesome and fun to watch. My husband usually microwaves my potatoes whch I dont think is as good we dont have an air fryer. I try to get young small new potatoes. I also want to try taro kinda looks like a white and purple root from A grocer we are in a very diverse culture area.. Sally in Sydney AU formerly Alaska I can get plain baked potatoes and baked plain pumpkin ( squash ) and plain peas and carrots at fast food here

[@jessicavelarde2290]

Yukon golden 🥔 always been my favorite potato

[@rosannecoffman1933]

Love the Krocks!!

[@teresaendress5785]

Great video! Looking forward to the next video.

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@FluffysMum]

We have hundreds of varieties of potatoes in the UK, I like Maris Piper, Cornish Kings, Jersey Royals, Charlotte, Wilja, Saxon, Pink Fur Apple, Desiree, King Edward and Rooster yumm I love my spuds, except sweet potatoes, can't stand them 💖🥔

[@kathleenbryce5170]

Boy I had no idea so many other potatoes there are

[@FluffysMum]

@@kathleenbryce5170 yes there are an amazing amount of potatoes but it's not always easy to find them. Growing them in a bucket or bag is so easy though and doesn't take up much room, so get your seed potatoes from a catalogue and you can grow whatever varieties you fancy 💖

[@JokerLurver]

A lot of those sound like fabulous drag names xD I'm sold.

[@MartintheGreatPotatoMage]

I do miss a bunch of my potatoes from back home... Germany doesn't seem to have as much variety in the supermarket for taters, but I also don't really want to just eat nothing but potatoes when I come to visit... 🤔🤔🤔 what a dilemma lol

[@FluffysMum]

@@MartintheGreatPotatoMage yes we are so lucky to have such a choice here, I love the early new potatoes especially our local Cornish ones, they are so tasty just on their own, maybe a tiny bit of salt 💖

[@spinachbrownrice2849]

I like how you focused on the small details of each potato. I like everything plain or with minimal seasonings simply because I'm not a good cook :) when I cook with a variety of spices or processes, it could turn out to be either good or bad but when I just eat it plain, it's always al least OK !!! plus I learned to appreciate the whole food more. They are already perfect as they are which a lot of people seem to forgot!!,,,,, But I wish I was a good cook though haha,,

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

I'm a decent cook. 🙂 I know some great chefs and they amaze me with their skill and understanding of simple flavors. I would say to just cook what you like to eat. Use spices or don't. At the end of the day it should just be something you enjoy eating. 😀 -Brian

[@osnatshaibe1534]

Thanks for this 👍. Need to clear up the issue of the sweet potato - can it be part of the potatoes on Mari’s mini? Also, which potato is best in which kind of preparation, like, which one is best mushed, etc. Thank you 🙏

[@prizantsproducts4u]

Y'all are sooo funny! This is a very difficult decision for me I LOVE THEM ALL! I need to know, where did you get the cute little potato scrubber brush? Thank you for making me LOL, again! Shalom and G-d bless!

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

I got it at Aldi on special buy this week! You can also find him on Amazon - I put a link in the blog post 🙂

[@prizantsproducts4u]

@@KrocksInTheKitchen Thank you , I will go look at my local Aldi.

[@conniel.4601]

Thanks! Are you anti-microwave or do you think potatoes taste better baked in the oven?

[@bond.5314]

Just found this! Funny!!!

[@ladybrooks3885]

Love you guys!

[@Inputdonutz]

do you think that they taste different if cooked in the microwave? because it takes only 6 mins

[@ilovecherrycoke8615]

When I was a kid I used to put milk (could you non dairy milk) and green beans on my potatoes instead of gravy. (The green beans were cooked in milk. I have no idea why?)

[@bellasmom2013]

Can you do a video on your old eating habits before your transformation?

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Bella’s Mom Yes! We have some ideas we are working on for that!

[@LindaCasey]

I'm cracking up right now because I'm in the 4th day of my potato challenge eating 3 different types at this very moment (smothered in bells/onion/carrots and garlic) 🌹

[@toniyoung5131]

Try to get Jersey Royal new potatoes, from the Channel Islands, off the south coast of England. (Not USA New Jersey). Also Scottish Ayrshire new potatoes. Communicating from Scotland, love your videos.

[@robingallagher8589]

Yukon Gold and sweet potatoes. Really though,all of them are good if you cook them well.

[@CaminoTurtle]

Do you two ever boil or steam your potatoes? I don't know much about WFPB and the best way to cook foods. I love to steam cook my potatoes in the Instant Pot and it makes them really creamy and soft.

[@MikeLightyear]

I’m eating russet potatoes as I watch this. Lol

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

Perfect 👌 🤣

[@elenavalentino3889]

Bake the sweet potato for 1 and 3/4 or 2 hours until the sugar in it Carmelises and the juices ooze out. The one you ate was half cooked. A fully baked sweet doesn’t need butter, gravy or anything else to make it wonderful. Better than any of those white potatoes!

[@ItsLindaMichelle]

I love what I eat in a day videos lol

[@KrocksInTheKitchen]

We are working on it I promise 😀

[@ladyatlarge3844]

I wish I didn't have so many actual opinions on potatoes. ha! But I did the potato diet for a while and I definitely have favorites! Russet is a solid contender if you are cheap, it's good if it can having something on it, or when making fries. The yellow is my overall favorite, but sometimes feels a bit too creamy for fries. The red is great for fries. And the sweet potato tastes way too sweet and the texture creeps me out. :)

[@meresincere5682]

U guys need to try the japanese sweet potatoe!

[@kevinmckenna5682]

I have the same potato scrubber, but the googly eyes are missing.

[@jaenmartens5697]

Q, do you dig out the eyes and cut out the stems before you cook them? They contain cyanide especially if you eat the skins! I love Yukons for mashed and russets if I make a non fat mushroom gravy-(sauté mushrooms & onion add unflavored hemp milk and stir in some miso) 🌝

[@ralphnsandimartin]

I just went to Lincoln Nebraska and visited trader Joe's. It was small but ok. I can't spend that much on mixed nut butter

[@TheBluntsmith69]

I had to smash like for the fingerlings

[@nunyabizness54]

Red, gold and sweet are my favorites, even though I eat plenty of Russets.

[@veganbyday3771]

I don’t mean this in a bad way, but you guys should look into how to properly hold a knife and fork when cutting food.