Has anyone ever considered using mashed or boiled potatoes as a treatment for burns? They sure as hell lose heat faster than any other substance on Earth.

Vodka??

Made mashed tonight and they did get hot fast. Hot milk made them even hotter!

The Irish have used em to combat hunger for centuries....

But, did they stay hot long enough to get to the table and then melt butter that was placed on them?

That's a great question and no they do not.

But, learned a little trick several years ago from one of my smarter guys.

Mash them ahead of serving. Then place in a stainless mixing bowl with a simmering water bath underneath. Drizzle some hot milk and butter round the edges. Mix in before serving. They actually do stay hot and do not break down. Works great!!

A powdered potato formula is medically used to stop bleeding. Its been used for years.

okay...am I being played here?

Thanks for the tip - will have to try it.

To keep mine warm I preheat the bowl I am dgoing to mash them in with hot water. I also heat the milk or cream I will use as well as the butter. Never an issue losing heat.

Merry Christmas all.

And pre heat the plates the meal is going to be served on..In fact for any hot meal I always pre heat the plates and can't abide luke warm food served on cold plates...

+1 ^^^^^^^^^ I even throw the plate in the microwave for a minute while my eggs are cooking in the morning.....