You can mash potato and do the twist
An eye-catching potato masher that makes the job a little easier.
Don't tell my kids, but it turns out that some people make mashed potatoes by actually mashing potatoes. My children, like all good children, have been brought up to believe that mashed potatoes come from flakes in a box. Add water, and like magic, they grow up to be a beautiful (if a bit bland) "close approximation of mashed potatoes."
Right. So, anyway, if your children have learned that there is another way, you may want to look into spudnik, an innovative masher from üutensil, a brand created by high-tech design studio And Design to bring to life its own kitchen gadgets.
With spudnik, you use a rolling, rotating motion instead of the typical pounding, to quickly and efficiently mash your potatoes. The idea is that you'll use significantly less effort, and get better results. And, you can also leave the funky piece out on the counter as a conversation starter.
In addition to the regular version, spudnik comes in the lovely limited-edition colors featured here. You may have to head over to the U.K. to get yours--they're about £8 there. Or, put your Google skills to work and find one a little closer to home.