Potato Who?
which country consumes double the average amount of potatoes consumed by Americans?
(An individual American, on average, consumes between 110-124 lbs of potatoes yearly)
Germany!
True or False: a potato is still living when it is harvested
True! It’s just in its dormant stage. This is why spuds still grow if it is warm and moist
In what year did NASA first successfully attempt to grow potatoes in space? (Hint: it was before Ashley was born)
1995
It’s tater-ly obvious, what is Ashley’s favorite movie/ movie series?
Twilight!
What is Ashley’s favorite condiment for potatoes/ potato dishes? (there are 3 - points given for all correct guesses)
1. Ketchup
2. Honey mustard (anti-Dijon)
3. Hot sauce
Which historical Queen Consort made potatoes “fashionable” by wearing them in their hair?
Marie Antoinette
80% averagely!
Where does Ashley like to visit to do their potato chip tour and score some never-before released flavors?
Herr’s Factory in Pennsylvania
Potatoes don’t have pits, unlike Ashley’s favorite band. What’s their name?
Peach Pit
Which is Ashley’s favorite fast food place to get French fries from?
Burger King (because the fries are soggy and an impossible whopper cures all)
Who allegedly first introduced French fries to America? (Bonus points for where)
Thomas Jefferson @ the White House
What was the potato known as during the same era as Shakespeare?
The Apple of Love 🥔💚
Where is Ashley’s dream potato vacation located?
Big Idaho Potato Hotel right outside Boise, Idaho (now available for booking in November)
Which beverage is simply irrespudstible to Ashley? (Ashley’s favorite beverage - two answers: one alcoholic and one non-alcoholic; bonus points if you get both!)
Non-alcoholic: Celcius
Alcoholic: espresso martini (will also accept any type of white wine)
What is Ashley’s favorite type of French fry?
Sweet potato French fry
Who painted four still life paintings containing potatoes?
Vincent Van Gogh
Name as many types of French fry styles as you can - hint there are 12 (shape, cut, presentation, style)
points for each CORRECT type, loss of points for each INCORRECT type
Shoestring, straight cut, crinkle cut, steak, waffle, curly, wedges (technically still a fry), cottage, Belgian, sweet potato, tater tot (technically still a fry preparation), tornado/ spiral
What year did Idaho Potato Tour attend Ashley’s high school prom (NOTE: Ashley did NOT attend this prom)
2014
Ashley got tot-ally benched by COVID and missed this band’s show. What band did she get a tattoo for? (Bonus points if you can identify the SPECIFIC tattoo - must include the details; Bonus points again if you know the song that the tattoo is inspired from)
Arctic Monkeys
Ace of Spades and Ace of Clubs
Do I Wanna Know on AM
What was the first success AND favorite potato dish/ product Ashley made when she was vegan and still makes from time to time (when she has a working oven)
Which country is the largest potato producer in the world?
China
Potatoes and what other grocery item, combined, are able to supply most humans with all necessary nutrients/ elements to maintain their health? (Hint: Ashley used to consume this grocery item so frequently as a child that her friend’s parents used to keep it stocked just for her)
Whole milk
When did the Irish Potato Famine occur? (Will accept one of the eight years it occurred - bonus points if you can correctly guess the timeframe)
1845-1852
What bargain item in this apartment was too spud-tacular for Ashley to pass up?
Aggie!!!!
What is Ashley’s favorite type of potato dish? There are two answers (double the points if you get them both!)
Scalloped potatoes
Jack’s potatoes he made for Friendsgiving with (sauce too)