One Lump or Two?

I cannot believe I have never brought this up as a topic here on Men in Aprons. Sometimes I get so focused on other things I ignore the controversy right before my eyes. Until I was watching television the other day, I had completely forgotten that this country is dead divided on how it likes its mashed potatoes served.

I think we can all agree that almost everyone likes mashed potatoes. Heck, they're as American as applie pie or the ball park dog. But from the first day the potato was brought forth onto this country's soil, we have been fighting ever since on how to make it: smooth or lumpy? Skins or no skins?

I think the controversy is mostly a northern versus southern thing. We southerners tend to like our mashed taters with some lumps and sometimes some skins. Definitely with gravy.

Even though I grew up with the boxed whipped potatoes from the grade school cafeteria, to this day I love the lumps in my potatoes. Gives me something to slightly chew on and feel in my mouth while I savor the flavor.

So, what is your preference. Feel free to answer the poll on the main page and leave your comments below.