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09-07-2010, 12:41 PM
#91
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Buchanan Dam, Texas
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I wrap my potatoes in seran wrap and then prick them several times through the wrap and skin to let air escape. This keeps the potatoes nice and not too dry. Then when I take them out I wrap them in a kitchen towel until ready to serve. Do others have a better way of doing it?
09-07-2010, 01:08 PM
#92
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Kansas
Posts: 530
Originally Posted by trupeach1
I decided to put this in the main section because it is quilting related and everyone needs to read this.
I like baked potato bags. I have made them in the past. I had scraps of fabric that I loved not enough to really do anything with so I decided to make a baked potato bag. I used 100% thread to piece it, 100% cotton batting and the same thread to quilt it. Yes the fabric was 100% cotton too is there any other kind??? I popped my potato in the bag and put it in the microwave. I decided to stay in the kitchen and after about 2 minutes I smelled something. I looked in the microwave and my cute potato bag was on fire, not smoldering but on fire. I was a chef kitchen fires don't bother me. I pulled out the bag and tossed it in the sink as the bag burned I poured water on it. All my work and it went up in smoke. I will NEVER, EVER, EVER use a baked potato bag again. And you shouldn't either!!!!!!!
I like baked potato bags. I have made them in the past. I had scraps of fabric that I loved not enough to really do anything with so I decided to make a baked potato bag. I used 100% thread to piece it, 100% cotton batting and the same thread to quilt it. Yes the fabric was 100% cotton too is there any other kind??? I popped my potato in the bag and put it in the microwave. I decided to stay in the kitchen and after about 2 minutes I smelled something. I looked in the microwave and my cute potato bag was on fire, not smoldering but on fire. I was a chef kitchen fires don't bother me. I pulled out the bag and tossed it in the sink as the bag burned I poured water on it. All my work and it went up in smoke. I will NEVER, EVER, EVER use a baked potato bag again. And you shouldn't either!!!!!!!
09-07-2010, 01:51 PM
#94
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Mesa & Forest Lakes, AZ
Posts: 1,481
I make potato bags for sell at the local country store and have never had a recall on them. Just make sure you use 100% cotton batting, cotton thread and cotton fabric. Some important rules to follow also: Use only white paper towels, Colored ones may have lead in the color. Also, make sure there is no grease from popcorn, bacon, etc. left in the microwave, as these may cause a fire too.
You can cook almost any veggie in the bag, as well as warming up tortillas. Cauliflower, cut in half, wrap half in wet paper towel and cook approx. 5 minutes. Corn on cob, wrap individually in wet paper towel, cook 2-3 minutes per cob. Carrots, wrap in wet paper towel, cook 3-4 minutes. Sweet potatoes, wrap in wet paper towel, cook for 4-5 minutes ea. Broccoli, wrap in wet paper towel, cook about 3 minutes. Frozen Asparagus, cook 1 lb 4-5 minutes, fresh 3-4 minutes.
Just remember to not leave bag unattended. Enjoy!
You can cook almost any veggie in the bag, as well as warming up tortillas. Cauliflower, cut in half, wrap half in wet paper towel and cook approx. 5 minutes. Corn on cob, wrap individually in wet paper towel, cook 2-3 minutes per cob. Carrots, wrap in wet paper towel, cook 3-4 minutes. Sweet potatoes, wrap in wet paper towel, cook for 4-5 minutes ea. Broccoli, wrap in wet paper towel, cook about 3 minutes. Frozen Asparagus, cook 1 lb 4-5 minutes, fresh 3-4 minutes.
Just remember to not leave bag unattended. Enjoy!
09-07-2010, 02:37 PM
#95
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Bruno, CA
Posts: 433
I made and have used potato baking bags with no problem. I do wash the potatoes and wrap them in 100%-paper towels. There are some towels on the market that have fibers in them to make them stronger and I avoid these.
09-07-2010, 03:44 PM
#96
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Oak Ridge TN
Posts: 733
I do not use saran wrap or styrofoam cups or plates in the microwave because of offgasing. Also I do not use plates, cups, bowls etc. if they are not made in the US, Japan or Europe because of the possibility of lead in the glaze. I use (old)Iron, glass, or stainless steel cookware no aluminum or non stick because it leeches into the food when heated.
09-08-2010, 09:26 AM
#100
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 9,268
Originally Posted by Ginaky
Apparently there is a new batting, made by Warm and Natural called Warm Tater. It is just now coming on the market, and made specifically for the tater/corn bags. Here is the description on the Warm and Natural website. I haven't used it, just thought I'd let you know there is something new out there.
"Potato bags are all the rage and The Warm Company has the right batting for all your microwave and kitchen projects! Warm Tater is 100% natural cotton that hasn’t been chemically treated making it ideal for cooking potatoes, corn, rolls and warming tortillas in the microwave. Warm Tater is heavy weight 100% natural cotton that acts as an insulator keeping the moisture inside for fresh, hot steamy potatoes & so much more! Use the free pattern featured on the bolt wrapper or package to create your own. This quick, simple & practical project makes a great gift item! Amaze your friends and treat yourself!"
"Potato bags are all the rage and The Warm Company has the right batting for all your microwave and kitchen projects! Warm Tater is 100% natural cotton that hasn’t been chemically treated making it ideal for cooking potatoes, corn, rolls and warming tortillas in the microwave. Warm Tater is heavy weight 100% natural cotton that acts as an insulator keeping the moisture inside for fresh, hot steamy potatoes & so much more! Use the free pattern featured on the bolt wrapper or package to create your own. This quick, simple & practical project makes a great gift item! Amaze your friends and treat yourself!"
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