IPC Attracts Football Fans With Idaho Potato Recipes, Tailgate Tips
September 30, 2010 | 2 min to read
The Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) is Celebrating the 2010 Idaho® Potato Crop with an All Star Line-Up of Recipes, Tips and a Sweepstakes That Promise to Fuel Potato Lovers and Football Fans All Season Long
The first Idaho® potatoes of the season have been harvested and according to the experts, Idaho's unique and favorable growing conditions of warm days, cool nights, mineral-rich volcanic soil and fresh mountain water have helped produce an abundant crop of high-quality spuds. This year, it is estimated that Idaho growers will harvest approximately 295,000 acres, that's more than 11 billion pounds of potatoes in just six-weeks (late-August through early-October).
"This year's crop looks fantastic – Mother Nature was good to the Idaho® potato growers! The quality of spuds couldn't be better!" explained Frank Muir, President & CEO, Idaho Potato Commission. "In addition to a superb crop, we've kicked off the year with an exciting and impactful line-up of marketing programs that I'm certain consumers across the country will love."
The IPC announced in early September a six-year sponsorship of the Boise State University (BSU) and University of Idaho (UI) football teams making Idaho's famous potatoes the "official team tater" and giving Idaho® potatoes a significant presence in both Bronco Stadium and the Kibbie Dome.
Below are highlights and links to pages on the IPC's new "Football Fun with Idaho® Potatoes" microsite.
Party Perfect Recipes
From Drop Kick Idaho® Potato Dip to Block and Tackle Idaho® Potato Casserole, the IPC's new fall recipe collection showcases the strength of America's favorite potato – its versatility, affordability and convenience. Click here to view the recipes…
Tailgating Tips
Click here for a complete list of Tailgating Tips…the who, what, when, where, why and how on throwing the best football bash at the stadium.
Win the "Ultimate Idaho® Potato Bowl Party"
Enter the Ultimate Idaho® Potato Bowl Party" Sweepstakes and you could win a 50" plasma HD television and a catered bowl party for up to 25 guests. A prize value worth $4,000! Click here for more information…
Source: Idaho Potato Commission