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Uses for Potato Water

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Date: 01/12/2005 Topic: Brainstorms > Food  
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Just cooked potatoes? Don't throw the water down the drain. Here are some tips and ideas for reusing it. Post your ideas.
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By Myrrhlynn (Guest Post)
Three words. Moravian Sugar Cake
Yum!

Posted on 01/22/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By augie1111 (3) Contact
I agree with Peadar, potato water is great as a hot drink. I add a touch of cayenne and adjust the seasoning. Even better is veggie stock done the same way. Almost 0 calories and so tasty without any chemical additives.

Posted on 11/21/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Channity Chan (Guest Post)
We add it to some flour, eggs, a few other things...and make yorkshire pudding out of it! Yummm :)

Posted on 07/07/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Peadar (Guest Post)
What about drinking it? I put mine in a pint glass and drink it with my meal. Am I silly?

Posted on 10/28/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By DDSS2000 (36) Contact
compost, gardens, transplanting, new seedlings, etc...plants love this. Also, save your water from when you hardboil your eggs...this is also wonderful for plants. We put everything that can get decomposed in our compost.

Also, since it is time to get the plants started, save your egg shells, paper egg cartons, coffee grounds, etc...Very healthy for your plants.

Laura

Posted on 02/16/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Laura (Guest Post)
Use in your compost, when transplanting trees, bushes, etc...fill the holes with potato water, use in all gardening work. It is very good for your plants.

also, you can use your leftover coffee grounds, egg shells, paper egg cartons, etc...

Enjoy!!!

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By Harlean from Arkansas (394) Profile Contact
I stir a little milk powder into it and add it to my mashed potatoes to make them creamier. There are a lot of nutrients in the potato water.
Harlean from arkansas

Posted on 01/23/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By RubyJean (Guest Post)
remove tarnish from stored silverware by soaking in potato water.

Posted on 01/23/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Barbaral (12) Contact
Room temperature potato water should be used when making bread dough. Potato water contains gluten which helps the bread rise.

Posted on 01/13/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Christy (Guest Post)
By all means use the cooking water for your houseplants, but make certain you DON'T USE SALT IN THE COOKING WATER - or you may not have plants to water anymore! :)

Posted on 01/13/2005 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Barbie (Guest Post)
pour it over your dogs dry food.....let it soak in and they love it, they think they're getting a real treat and you are adding extra quality to their food....
or save it and use it in soup the next day.....

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By valleyrimgirl (392) Contact
Use it when you're making gravy, it is already hot and full of nutrients. Add a little flour to some cold water, mix throughly, add some potato water and the drippings from the roaster. For more flavor add a little coffee. Microwave to thicken. Enjoy.

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By ThriftyFun (3107) Profile Blog! Contact
After boiling potatoes, set aside the water to cool. After it is cool - use it to water your houseplants. They love it.

By angel

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