The technicolor spud

Wood Prairie Farm blue potatoes

by Nancy Kalajian

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"What I say is that, if a fellow really likes potatoes," wrote A.A. Milne, "he must be a pretty decent sort of fellow."

No word on what the creator of Winnie-the-Pooh would have thought of a fellow who likes all-blue potatoes. Even at the natural-foods stores where they're sold, Wood Prairie Farm blue potatoes give people pause, with their striking purple skin and dark blue flesh.

Aside from the color, they're normal spuds. When baked, they retain their blueness; when mashed, they turn lavender. Try them baked, boiled, or herb-roasted with a blend of olive and canola oil. Wood Prairie Farm potatoes are organically grown and picked by hand in northern Maine. To promote freshness, they are dry-brushed clean rather than washed. At home, they're best stored in a paper bag in the refrigerator crisper, or kept in a cool, dark cellar. Look for the attractive label reading WOOD PRAIRIE FARM atop the three-pound bags at Bread & Circus, Wild Oats, and other natural-foods stores. They sell for about $4.29.

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