North Hills, CA Area Codes are. 818 and 747. North Hills, CA utilizes an area code overlay in which area codes 747 and 818 serve the same geographic area. Ten digit dialing (area code + seven digit number) is necessary. In addition to North Hills, CA area code information read more about area codes 747 and 818 details and California area codes.
Add the potatoes to the boiling water. Blanch the potatoes for three to five minutes according to size -- three minutes for small potatoes and up to five minutes for large potatoes. Drain the potatoes and place them in the bowl of ice water. Let the potatoes sit until they're cool enough to handle, about 30 seconds, then remove.
Blanching can be completed using boiling water, steam or a microwave oven: 1  Boiling Water: Use one gallon of water per one pound of vegetables and two gallons for leafy greens. 2  Steam: Place a layer of vegetables in a wire basket, suspend in steamer above rapidly boiling water and then cover.