first crop harvest

lightyears · « **Reply #15 on:** August 04, 2008, 23:49 »

they were some cheap ones from homebase, they called them smile potatoes as they apear to have smiley faces, im sure they have a real name though. either way im happy, i only took on my allotment in may this year, i didnt think i would get anything let alone a shed full of spuds!

iwantanallotment · « **Reply #16 on:** August 04, 2008, 23:54 »

Yes I bet they do, but they look really good, hope someone knows. You've done really well!
I'm ashamed to admit that until I saw your photo, I never knew you could get "new" (ie scrapers, not salad) potatoes in reds :oops:

lightyears · « **Reply #17 on:** August 04, 2008, 23:56 »

neither did i until this afternoon. only been doing this 4 months.... bit of an update, we had some with tea tonight. damn they taste different! not like that morrisons bland dodo

iwantanallotment · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2008, 00:00 »

I'm new too lightyears, and loving the learning

Just think, people who rely on supermarket veg (as we did until recently) are missing out on all these fab different varieties!
Will you plz report back on how your reds cook & taste? I'm determined to find out what they are

ooops, you did. Thanks

lightyears · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2008, 00:02 »

well i made some mash out of them, so not really cooking as such lol. the boil very easy and have a fluffy texture when mashed. i had a couple unmashed and they had the same type of taste, light and airy but filling too

lightyears · « **Reply #20 on:** August 05, 2008, 00:07 »

hear you are, found from a bit of googling,

Aptly named for its obvious white 'smile' on a pink skin. A unique variety with visually stunning appearance and so versatile in the kitchen.

Bred from Red Duke of York which explains its versatility and superb flavour.

iwantanallotment · « **Reply #21 on:** August 05, 2008, 00:20 »

Brilliant lightyears, thank you!

kezlou · « **Reply #22 on:** August 05, 2008, 00:31 »

Thanks for the name lightyear, think i'll try some as well.
Who'd have thought home grown veg could taste so good.

compostqueen · « **Reply #23 on:** August 05, 2008, 11:19 »

I think the runner beans are good examples of home grown being tastier, and the sweetcorn :shock: I can't wait for mine. Salivating just thinking about it

love-my-plot · « **Reply #24 on:** August 05, 2008, 14:55 »

And the carrots!! The difference in taste is amazing, They're so much nicer!

Well done on your spuds, Lightyears, they look great

lightyears · « **Reply #25 on:** August 08, 2008, 23:13 »

well time for a report back, so far ive had mash, rosted, baked potatos and my! what a difference in taste!, the smile(red ones) in particular have a fantastic flavour and crispy skin when baked, like off a market or something. im putting in my Christmas spuds 2moro plus 20 or so sprouts ready for the big day, hopefully it will be as succesful

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