potato world cup
quarter-finals
mash v sautéed
sautéed's flamboyance is too easily overcome by mash's versatility
winner: mash
boiled v baked
the hard-working boiled is no match for baked's superior firepower
winner: baked
chips
v fries
the specious fry is easily beaten by the mighty chip
winner: chips
new
v roast
the time spent in preparation brings its rewards
winner: roast
semi-finals
mash
v baked
at this stage of the competition the jacket is too constricting
winner: mash
chips
v roast
the early favourite is dogged by inconsistency and narrowly beaten
winner: roast
final
mash
v roast
a clash of the titans
but there can be only one winner
truly the finest form of potato:
mash