Potatoes - Desiree - per kg

Only a few other foods are as nutritious, delicious, and versatile as the organic potato.

A cool, dark, dry place makes the best storage area, as warmth and moisture encourage sprouting, and direct sunlight can "sunburn" the potato. Don't put organic potatoes in the refrigerator, or store them at temperatures below 45°F. Their starch will turn to sugar, giving them an undesirable sweet taste (although leaving them at room temperature for a few days allows the sugar to turn back into starch). Keep the potatoes in a burlap, brown paper, or perforated plastic bag. Check them occasionally and remove any that have sprouted, softened, or shriveled; a bad one can adversely affect the condition of the others.

Nutritionally speaking, the less you do to organic potatoes, the better. The skin is an excellent source of fibre, so try to leave it on. But if you decide to peel it because you don't like the taste of the skin, do so carefully. Use a swivel-bladed vegetable peeler to remove the thinnest possible layer, and thus preserve the nutrients just below the skin. Better yet, simply scrub unpeeled potatoes under cold water before cooking; remove any sprouts, green spots, or deep eyes with a sharp paring knife.