Po-Tini Show: A Unique and Creative Way to Serve Mashed Potatoes

[Cindycooks]

I got this idea off my loop today. They are talking about how flyers are nice for invitations when you are doing a theme and really want to get attention. Attached is the flyer - which could use some jazzing up if anyone wants to give it a try. Not my strong suit.
I just LOVE this idea for a show - wouldn't it be great for a bridal shower or open house!!!
This is the email from the loop:

It is mashed potatoes in a martini glass. You make the potatoes in the rice cooker and then mash them. All the other ingredients are the demo, such as: grated cheddar cheese, steamed broccoli, bacon, chives, etc. these I put into our Simple Addition pieces and let them go through like a "potato bar".

I really like this idea because no one will know what it is and will want to come and see it!

 

[dannyzmom]

What a cute idea!!!

 

[janel kelly]

Is there a recipe for it? Does the hostess just use glasses she already has or do you provide them?

 

[speedychef]

Awesome! Awesome! Awesome! I LOVE LOVE LOVE mashed potatoes...Such a cute presentation!

 

[Katrob]

Very Cool! Thanks for sharing!

 

[mommyhugz1978]

What a cute idea!!1

 

[Cindycooks]

I think just a basic mashed potato recipe. For an open house you could make a big pile and maybe keep them warm in the big SS Bowl. I would think either way on who provides the martini glasses. I know you can get a big bag of plastic ones cheap at the party store...and think how cute it would be for a bridal shower to tie a white bow around the stem of each one!

 

[BethCooks4U]

This is a really cute idea but I can't really understand just having mashed potatoes for the demo. Doesn't sound like a snack most people would want.

I LOVE it as a suggestion to spruce up a special meal but I'm not seeing it as a PC demo recipe. Please explain.

 

[Cindycooks]

Beth - I think this would be sorta like the Ice Cream Socials - very hands on. I know Mashed Potato Bars are very popular right now, Ive even seen them at weddings. I think for this to work, the potatoes would be made ahead and put into a container to stay warm. Sorta an express type of show. The demo would be totally hands on - grating cheese, Knives or food chopper for green pepper & onions, Egg Slicer for mushrooms, Mandolin or knife for tomatoes, then serve all in SA's. I dont know how bacon would be demo'ed! Maybe ham somehow. Our upline director is doing a series of calls on different types of cooking shows and this was an idea one of the girls had. I especially love the "name" and the idea of the martini glass. Not for everyone but I think it is a very cute idea.

 

[heat123]

Very clever idea! I like it! thanks for sharing!

 

[chefmelody]

Bacon could be demo'd in the new grill pan w/press! Or baked on the bar pan ahead of time.

 

[Cindycooks]

Great idea Melody! I'm just thinking of the chopping part! Thanks!

 

[Aun]

chopping bacon?Not sure, cause I've never tried it, but could you chop the bacon with the food chopper? Has anyone tried that?

 

[cmdtrgd]

Or even use the new knives and boards!

 

[Cindycooks]

I usually just use my fingers to crumble bacon - LOL - but I have used my cutting board and the meat tenderizer (after it is cooked if it is crispy bacon) - quick and just a couple taps and keeps your fingers from getting greasy. A knife would work on bacon that is not as crispy.

 

[ChefBurke]

use the kitchen sheres to cut the bacon!!!

 

[plichte]

I have used my chopper on bacon - I like my bacon really well done so it works well, does not work as great if the bacon is still soft.