Review on Augason Farms Dehydrated Potato Shreds Outdoor Recreation by Wayne Ohlrogge

ok first let me say they taste GREAT and when cooked are almost indistinguishable from fresh potatoes. That's the way it's supposed to be, and that's great! If you feel the need to maintain food supplies for religious or political reasons, this is a great choice for your pantry. Six out of a half dozen other comments relate to prep time. This is not a time saver. Until I restore them and then bake them like potato pancakes, for example, I might as well start with some fresh potatoes, heat them in the microwave, grate them in a pan and cook like that. . However, if I don't have fresh potatoes on hand, dropping them into boiling water to make "potato ex nihilo" helps a lot. That's why I keep them handy. I also love them in stews, soups etc where you can throw in a handful (or more) and the potatoes will absorb the liquid and flavors from cooking and become a delicious part of the dish. The ONLY reason I didn't give this 5 stars? The time it takes to restore them. It won't change anything; I just wish it was shorter! I will definitely continue to buy them and recommend them.