1. Knowing potatoes

2. There are lots of different varieties of potato. Can you explain how these potatoes look different from each other?

3. Can you name any other types? Did you know potatoes have different names? Desiree Charlotte Estima Rooster

4. Some potatoes are waxy and some are floury. Waxy potatoes are usually a young type of potato. They are young because they have been harvested earlier than other types. Floury potatoes are usually an older type of potato. They contain less moisture.

5. Waxy potatoes are firm and hold their shape when they are cooked. Charlotte Charlotte potatoes are waxy. They are good for making potato salads.

6. Floury potatoes are softer and break up more easily when they are cooked. Rooster potatoes are floury. They are good for making mashed potato. Rooster

7. Some potatoes are know as ‘general’ or ‘all purpose’ potatoes because they are good for most types of cooking. Desiree are a ‘general’ type of potato. Desiree

8. Name some dishes and meals you have eaten which include potatoes.

9. Potato wedgesPotato waffles Have you tried…

10. Jacket potatoes Have you tried… Potato salad

11. Oven chips Have you tried… Roast potatoes

12. Mashed potato Have you tried… Boiled potatoes

13. 6 ways that potatoes can be cooked. boiled mashed baked fried roasted microwaved