A couple in New Zealand pulled a 17 pound potato out of their home garden. They didn’t even know it was there. Colin and Donna were digging out weeds when they noticed a bulge in the dirt. So they pulled this ugly, misshaped, lump out of the ground. And even when it was free, they had no idea what it was.
Seriously, it looks like……. Well, no offense, but it looks like The Elephant Man’s head from the movie depiction.
So, to determine what they had in their hands, Colin did what anyone would do. He scratched it with a fork and tasted it.
Turns out it might be the largest potato on record. Since they dug it up, they’ve named the potato Doug and got it its own Facebook page. Doug, the potato, even has fans. They’re also still waiting to hear from the Guinness Book Of World Records people, but until they get official word, Doug is inside their freezer.
While I was researching this story, I came across a video for yummy looking Crisp Smashed Potatoes. These would be something unique to pull out at a holiday dinner.