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.
Mash them using a potato masher until you get the consistency you want. Add more milk or cream to thin them as needed. As delicious as simple potatoes are, they can be a bit boring when made the same old way. Here are 51 of my favorite add-inâs to make your mashed potatoes really stand out this holiday. 1. Make your mashed potatoes with red potatoes, and leave the skins on. 2. Add a couple of parsnips to your potatoes when cooking for a spicy parsnip and potato mash.