Howdy annie!

I dice some fresh potatoes (don't even skin 'em),
rinse 'em and stick them right into the bowl.

That's why it takes 10 minutes in the microwave.

When it comes to cooking, never be afraid to experiment!
Although there will be a few kitchen disasters, there will
also be some outstanding successes.

The key to being a good cook is knowing what spices to use.
I learned that a long time ago from a book titled:

The Impoverished Student's Cook Book