
I'd venture to say that my usual proclivity within food is texture-seeking. So, mashed potatoes have never really been my jam.
I don't think I've ever asked for or ordered a heap of mashed potatoes as a side at a restaurant. When mashed potatoes — which are the epitome of softness and nary ever have even a smidgen of crunch or texture — come into the equation, I'm not often chomping at the bit to eat them.