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Showerthoughts

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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. The most popular seem to be lighthearted, clever little truths, hidden in daily life.

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[–] kartonrealista 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Mashed patatoes made purely out of squashed potatoes are not something you would enjoy.

Plenty of people eat them like that all around the world. Never heard of anyone adding milk to potatoes.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Judging by a short internet search and the majority of comments in this thread, yours seems to be a somewhat exotic experience.

Just give mashed potatoes with some additional seasoning and moisture source a try someday. Might be worth it!

[–] kartonrealista 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I am talking about my personal life. Most people I know just boil potatoes in salted water, and maybe mash them afterwards.

[–] SoPunny 2 points 2 years ago

If you want to try something different get a mixer add some butter milk, maybe lil paprika on top. But if you enjoy it your way, you do you.

[–] Someology 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I have never seen a single recipe for mashed potatoes that did not call for milk, cream, or broth of some sort (not even Vegan recipes). Ever. Never seen a single cook from any country (in person or on TV/YouTube) make them without adding something like this. Along with seasoning of some sort. Bare minimum.