Digging without due care and attention ....

[Colin_M]

...sadly Your Honour, I must plead guilty as charged.

I was trying to dig round the edges of each row of spuds, but somehow and despite trying to be really careful, I ended up knicking rather too many with the fork. Needless to say I was given a right ticking off when I bought them home

If there's any silver lining to this cloud, it's that this maincrop (Cara) have really made up for our disappointing crop of salads (Charlottes & Vales) back in the summer. They are also on the big side with several over 6" wide, so having to shave an inch or so of damage off still leaves quite a bit to eat.

Looks like it'll be spuds with every meal for the next week, just to use up the "wounded" ones . I may need some suggestions for recipes....

[Nature's Babe]

Hi Colin, a few ideas for your wounded tatties.
If you have plenty of greens c-ook extra potatoes and greens and make bubble and squeek next day or you could form into patties and freeze some.

http://www.easydinnerrecipes.co.uk/pota ... prise.html

http://www.scottishrecipes.co.uk/potato ... recipe.htm

[Colin_M]

Thanks NB, that's an excellent idea!

I've got some mature sprouting broccoli plants that still have lots of leaf. I might use some of the greens from these for Bubble & Squeak patties.

[Primrose]

Ah - if we're talking Bubble & Squeak or Colcannon, it must be autumn time again if all the 'comfort foods' are reappearing on the menu! Thanks for that reminder NB. I've got a lot of Cavalo Nero to start using (as soon as the last of the beans and courgettes have disappeared), and Bubble & Squeak with some tasty fried onions mixed in sounds ideal for a nice tasty supper.
Corn Beef hash is another one for using up surplus potatoes.