Even Altoids, the curiously strong peppermint candies, can have a soothing effect on the gut, as can other foods, drinks, or candies that contain pure peppermint oil. I've been known to pop Altoids before or after meals as a safety precaution, either chewing them or just swallowing a couple whole.
For other uses, see Mashed potato (disambiguation). The Mashed Potato is a dance move which was a popular dance craze of 1962. The dance move was made famous by James Brown and used in his concerts regularly. It was danced to songs such as Dee Dee Sharp's Mashed Potato Time. The move vaguely resembles that of the twist, by Sharp's fellow Philadelphian Chubby Checker.
1 of 11. A warm, buttery serving of creamy mashed potatoes is an ideal cool-weather comfort food. Here's how to make the best potatoes ever. The best and easiest way to prepare potatoes for mashing is to peel them, cut them into large slices, and gently simmer them in lightly salted water. For mashing, use a ricer, a food mill, or a hand masher, but never use a food processor; the sharp blades break down a potato's starch granules, making it gluey.