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Jersey Royal Potatoes
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Has anybody else tried them this year ?
I bought 500g for �2.49 in Tesco Express, thought I'd give myself an expensive treat, and they were very disappointing. There were similar threads on here last year. Jersey Royals don't seem to be what they used to be.
I bought 500g for �2.49 in Tesco Express, thought I'd give myself an expensive treat, and they were very disappointing. There were similar threads on here last year. Jersey Royals don't seem to be what they used to be.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Slight off topic but i've found most veg from Tesco's disappointing, I've had some Jersey Royals from a local fruit and veg seller and they tasted much better.
When I was at Uni, used to get a pound of Jersey Royals and a pound of Steak - those were the days.
Still gotta love the darling spuds of may
When I was at Uni, used to get a pound of Jersey Royals and a pound of Steak - those were the days.
Still gotta love the darling spuds of may
Last year I posted a comment about Jersey potatoes and mentioned that Jersey farmers were no longer allowed to use the sea-weed for manuring and was soon rebuffed by an AB saying that farmers were allowed to use it. So, whats the truth? I agree `Jerseys` don`t taste like they used to. Jerseys dripping with butter, Ooooo yeh. It`s a shame our youngsters will never know the taste.
I agree with Androcles they have been forced to increase production and consequently they are taking more out of the soil than they are putting in. I don't think Jersey Royals taste anything like as good they did ten years ago. I've found in recent years that Cornish new potatoes are much better than Jerseys. I'm keping my eyes open for the first batch to arrive in the shops - they really are much tastier!