Friday, 10 November 2017

Idahoan Potatoes Taste Challenge and a Giveaway

Do you think you could pass the Idahoan Potato Challenge? I have tried instant mashed potatoes in the past and they were really weird - you could really tell they were never hanging around the potato patch!

The American state of Idaho has a rich volcanic soil and clear mountain water making it a perfect place to grow potatoes and in fact potatoes from Idaho are among the most popular potatoes in American supermarkets and homes.

I was invited to an event hosted by Idahoan where the tasting menu would be made up of a mixture of items that were made with potatoes and items that were made with the Idahoan.  We would not be told which was which and had to write down which we felt was made from the real potato or the instant Idahoan.

We had croquettes, crab gnocchi with sea herbs & veloute, pressed potato with three cheese sauce, onion, truffle, cottage pie, potato-fried quail potato biscuit & maple syrup, honey potato cake with figs, yoghurt sorbet with honeycomb and potato truffles - all developed by Billy & Jack for the event.
Potato croquettes - one real potato and one Idahoan.  Which was which?
Pressed potato with three cheese sauce, onion, truffle
Potato-fried quail potato biscuit & maple syrup
Even the puddings had us fooled. Honey potato cake with figs, yoghurt sorbet with honeycomb and potato truffles
I am still not sure which menu items had real potatoes and which had Idahoan as ingredients! I must tell you that I failed the challenge, getting only 3 out of 7 correct - it really isn't that easy!

If you would like to win a selection of Idahoan potato products and a cast iron sautee skillet set then follow the instructions on the rafflecopter below. This is what you will win if you are the lucky one!
This giveaway will end on 11th December 2017 and is open to UK residents only. All entries will be verified before picking a winner.

I was sent samples for review and a selection to offer as a giveaway. I was not required to write a positive review.  As always all opinions and photography are my own. No photographs may be reproduced in any form without my written permission.


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101 comments:

  1. Tracy Nixon11 November 2017 at 02:51

    I love to make sausage and mash with an onion gravy!

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    1. Heidi Roberts11 November 2017 at 17:59

      Oh yes, sausage and mash and gravy is an alltime favourite!

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  2. Wise Ways11 November 2017 at 15:36

    I love my own version of stew covered in cheesy mash!

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  3. Citrus Spice and Travels11 November 2017 at 23:33

    I would love to try these they sound perfect to have in your pantry for when you need to make a speedy meal.

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    1. Heidi Roberts12 November 2017 at 17:22

      It is a great idea to have some in your pantry for emergencies.

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  4. rachel11 November 2017 at 23:57

    I love Potato Ash on cold wintery days

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  5. Unknown12 November 2017 at 00:00

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  6. Unknown12 November 2017 at 00:01

    I love making shepherds pie whilst my kids prefer sausage and mash

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  7. Lola88812 November 2017 at 00:25

    I followed on Instagram @tinsley888

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  8. Lola88812 November 2017 at 00:25

    My favourite potato recipe is Shepherds or Cottage pie as my kids wolf it down

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  9. Shobha12 November 2017 at 00:38

    I love the potato mash as a side with my grilled meats.
    These products look interesting.. wish I could get them here

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  10. Unknown12 November 2017 at 06:26

    I just love a jacket potato with butter or beans.

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  11. Unknown12 November 2017 at 07:11

    Good old Roast Potatoes cooked in goose fat, well seasoned as soon as they come out of the oven. Perfect.

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    1. Heidi Roberts12 November 2017 at 17:26

      Can't beat roast potatoes! I like them crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside!

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  12. stuart hargreaves12 November 2017 at 07:13

    Corn beef hash, plenty of potatoes, onions. fresh garlic and a tin of corn beef of course

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  13. stuart hargreaves12 November 2017 at 07:13

    Corn beef hash, plenty of potatoes, onions. fresh garlic and a tin of corn beef of course

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    1. Heidi Roberts12 November 2017 at 17:26

      Corned beef hash was always a mid-week meal, brings back childhood dinner memories!

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  14. Cbodin12 November 2017 at 07:21

    Lamb shank in minted sauce mash and peas

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  15. amy bondoc12 November 2017 at 07:30

    i really love loaded potato skins, boil a bit scoop out inside mix with sour cream cheese and sprig onions thnen cook in the oven

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  16. moonray12 November 2017 at 08:02

    I must admit I really love potato croquettes! (I am following you on Instagram)

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  17. Sarah Pybus12 November 2017 at 08:03

    Potato and sweet potato dauphinoise with extra garlic :)

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  18. Hayley12 November 2017 at 08:11

    I must admit I love Aloo paratha, Aloo sabji (potato curry, Indian flat bread stuffed with spicy potatoes) and plain yogurt, just yum!

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  19. Tom12 November 2017 at 08:14

    I think my favourite potato based recipe would probably have to be a corned beef hash.

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  20. Ren12 November 2017 at 08:19

    Potatoes are so versatile....I like making a cheesy dauphinoise potato to go with a roast chicken.....

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  21. Ren12 November 2017 at 08:21

    Following on insta as @Glitter_Fizz

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  22. silviam12 November 2017 at 08:23

    Pottao and leak pie, so delicious especially on a cold winter day :-)

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  23. emma walters12 November 2017 at 08:26

    my boys love ut when i cover my sheperds pie in sweet potato mash

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  24. katie w12 November 2017 at 09:10

    I love traditional sausages and mash, but we have cheesy mushroom mash

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  25. Kim Neville12 November 2017 at 09:43

    My favourite is Dauphinoise potatoes. Love the taste of the creamy, garlic, cheesy flavour mixed together

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  26. Unknown12 November 2017 at 10:12

    Spanish Tortilla, it's great with loads of green veg

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  27. wulfy12 November 2017 at 10:27

    I love Irish stew with potatoes and big chunks of meat and veg.

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  28. lozzle12 November 2017 at 10:30

    dauphinoise potatoes my hubby makes them for me but i always call them dolphin potatoes

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  29. lozzle12 November 2017 at 10:31

    following on instagram lozzle77

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  30. Debbie Winstanley12 November 2017 at 10:31

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  31. Debbie Winstanley12 November 2017 at 10:32

    Following on instagram @debbiedaydream8000

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  32. Debbie Winstanley12 November 2017 at 10:34

    Fave spud recipe is sausage, veg and potato bake- so easy and filling.

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  33. lorraine60612 November 2017 at 11:05

    We love loaded potato skins with chopped ham, cheese and mustard

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  34. Amelia Avossa12 November 2017 at 11:34

    Cheesy & chive mash potato

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  35. adeinne tonner12 November 2017 at 12:26

    For me it has to be mash potatoes with broccoli mixed in.

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  36. adeinne tonner12 November 2017 at 12:27

    Following you on instagram divamode1212

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  37. LeilaB12 November 2017 at 12:45

    My favourite potatoes are cooked in fried eggs.

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  38. LeilaB12 November 2017 at 12:48

    Following on Instagram @leilaloveyou4

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  39. Anonymous12 November 2017 at 12:59

    As a mash lover I add all sorts - one of my favourite is horseradish

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  40. Anonymous12 November 2017 at 13:01

    followed already as tabbaz123 on Instagram

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  41. Joannecc12 November 2017 at 13:43

    creamy, garlicky dauphinoise potatoes...yum!

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  42. Jessica H12 November 2017 at 13:58

    We do sliced potatoes, with bacon, cheese, stock under the grill. It's lovely xx

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  43. krnries12 November 2017 at 15:40

    I love dauphinoise potatoes - my mil used to cook potatoes like this fairly often xx

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  44. Louise12 November 2017 at 15:45

    Mine is a sort of Spanish Omelette thing. I use Hash Browns, or any leftover cooked potatoes I have to hand. Then I add pretty much any meat and/or veg I have. If I have no leftovers, I raid the freezer, mainly for frozen veg. I fry it, then add beaten egg. Finish under the grill. It's always delicious.

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  45. Louise12 November 2017 at 15:47

    I have followed heidiroberts on Instagram XXX

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  46. becky00412 November 2017 at 16:13

    I love cheese and potato pie with red onions.

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  47. Jo Y12 November 2017 at 16:22

    My daughter makes a lovely cheesy potato gratin which is delicious.

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  48. Unknown12 November 2017 at 17:41

    My favourite potato recipe is cheesy mash with chopped capers - so delicious and a good side dish for many meals

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  49. Edward Guerreiro12 November 2017 at 18:41

    I can't think of a potato recipe I don't like. But I think my favourite is curly fries.

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  50. Sarah N12 November 2017 at 19:30

    This might be a bit strange, but I get left over boiled potatoes, chop them up and fry them and have them with toast and tomato sauce. Great comfort food.

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  51. laura avery12 November 2017 at 20:15

    Fritta is a good go to for us..so easy to use up all the veg thats going soft and random scraps , make a huge one on a skillet then top with cheese and grill the top and pop it on the table, easy!

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  52. Andrea12 November 2017 at 22:58

    For me a bit of a treat is Potato Gratin Dauphinoise, really yummy!

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  53. AndiG12 November 2017 at 23:04

    LOve a fish pie or a corned beef hash yum

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  54. AndiG12 November 2017 at 23:06

    instagram ncisny

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  55. Unknown13 November 2017 at 00:16

    I'm simple so it's a baked potato and cheesy beans for me. Or sometimes a bit of pickled beetroot.

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  56. Unknown13 November 2017 at 08:38

    I have to admit that I have never tried instant mashed potatoes before; all of the dishes that you tried look delicious though!

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  57. Unknown13 November 2017 at 10:43

    I love to make roast new potatoes with garlic rosemary and thyme sooo delicious!

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  58. Blue6613 November 2017 at 11:25

    A creamy mash potato covered in cheese sauce x

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  59. Unknown13 November 2017 at 14:03

    I love mashed potatoes, but never tried instant mash before. The sample menu all sounds delicious. Great giveaway Heidi :)

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  60. Unknown13 November 2017 at 14:10

    Oh that looks like a fun night! And a great prize too Heidi :)

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  61. Bextow13 November 2017 at 14:16

    It has to be cheese & potato pie, just perfect for the winter, so warming and comforting.

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  62. Liam Bishop13 November 2017 at 14:50

    I love a home made hash brown with grated potato and onion and then fried, lush!

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  63. Unknown13 November 2017 at 16:32

    Do curly fries count?! xD

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  64. Kristy Brown13 November 2017 at 16:54

    my favourite potato recipe has to be bubble and squeak but only when cooked by my mum

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  65. Lynne O'Connor13 November 2017 at 18:03

    I love the Spanish dish, patatas pobres, sliced potatoes fried in olive oil with garlic, onion and peppers

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  66. Lynne O'Connor13 November 2017 at 18:06

    Following on Instagram as @spanglisher

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  67. Natalie Crossan13 November 2017 at 23:45

    I absolutely love sausage and mash with onion gravy, but only the way my mum makes it hehe x

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  68. Skye14 November 2017 at 10:43

    Cheese and potato pie!
    @fionaseaeagle

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  69. Unknown14 November 2017 at 13:18

    Have followed on instagram @shinb123

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  70. Helen14 November 2017 at 15:44

    I love cheesy mash potatoes, proper comfort food!

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  71. Helen14 November 2017 at 15:44

    followed on instagram @mrshjadams

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  72. Unknown15 November 2017 at 23:57

    Classic mashed potatoes with loads of vegan butter does it for me! :) I also have just become a follower on IG!

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  73. chezhadfield17 November 2017 at 11:12

    crispy roast potatoes

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  74. Ali Johnson18 November 2017 at 01:16

    I love making potato gratin. Potatoes, double cream & greated cheese. Not exactly healthy but it tastes delicious!

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  75. Unknown19 November 2017 at 19:40

    Love Dauphinoise with cheese and leeks yum!!

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  76. Andrew19 November 2017 at 23:10

    I was raised in the US and miss Idaho potatoes so much. The differences are real to me at least. ;) But I am a fan of cheese and potato flautas. Yummy.

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  77. Unknown20 November 2017 at 04:11

    I love cheesy mash with a little garlic and chilli.

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  78. Yolanda Davis29 November 2017 at 09:15

    at the moment I'm loving anything done with sweet potatoes. chipped and mashed are my favourites

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  79. maxineflossy30 November 2017 at 21:01

    Potatoes are the ultimate comfort food for the winter - am particularly partial to a big dollop of colcannon

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  80. Jessica Bird2 December 2017 at 00:06

    I love cheese and potato pie in the winter - it's very filling! :) (following on instagram as plastigffantastig)

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  81. Carole Nott10 December 2017 at 00:17

    my favourite is shepherds pie - lovely rich onion mince and fluffy mash on top

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  82. Phoenix_Rising10 December 2017 at 07:06

    Roasties! Though cheese, onion and potato bake comes a close second! (followed on instagram - phoenix1979_gsd)

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  83. Claire Toplis10 December 2017 at 07:37

    Corn beef hash

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  84. Claire Toplis10 December 2017 at 07:37

    Corn beef hash is the dish I’d make perfect for winter

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  85. Tammy neal10 December 2017 at 10:06

    Cheese and potatoe pie its delicious x

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  86. Alison10 December 2017 at 10:21

    I love cottage pie, especially in the winter

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  87. gemmahendry10 December 2017 at 11:00

    potato leek butter and cheese, so creamy and tasty

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  88. sharon martin10 December 2017 at 15:03

    my favourite potato recipe has to be shepherds pie

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  89. Simone Griffin10 December 2017 at 17:08

    I love a simple cheese, onion and potato pie - super yummy :)

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  90. Jim M10 December 2017 at 19:34

    My favorite potato recipe is Irish Colcannon, using spring onions, butter and cream and served with crispy bacon

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  91. Unknown10 December 2017 at 19:48

    I love shepherds pie with cheesy mash on top topped with cheese

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  92. sparky6110 December 2017 at 23:35

    Potato, cheese, pepperoni pasties, so easy to make and can be on the plate in minutes

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