The Real Mr. Potato Man is back with them potatoes and all them fixins.
Just about everybody loves a spud aka the potato. We like them French fried, country fried, mashed, smashed and of course, baked. The baked potato, all by itself, can be a whole meal. It’s a winner and guess what? The Real Mr. Potato Man is back with his loaded baked potatoes at Taste of Soul.
“It all started at the age of 16,” said Eric Armelin about the origins of The Real Mr. Potato Man. “I would watch my grandmother cook.
“My biggest inspiration is my grandmother. She inspired me to become a chef, which led me to create The Real Mr. Potato Man back in 2017.
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“One of my favorite meals she would make is her famous loaded baked potatoes. As I got older, I would always wonder why she wasn’t selling them. Later on, as an adult, my grandmother would teach me her famous recipe, which lead me to open up a loaded potato business.”
Now, the Paramount High School alum is making all kinds of loaded baked potatoes for spud lovers everywhere. This will be his third Taste of Soul, where he shared how he learned some valuable lessons.
“My first time was in 2018,” said Armelin. “It was a valuable learning experience.”
He continued, “My biggest mistake was over spending. It taught me to budget better in order to successfully make a profit.”
The Real Mr. Potato Man offers a variety of loaded baked potatoes such as his Loaded Creole Potato, or his Loaded Carne Asada Potato, or his Stuffed Shrimp Potato. When asked what will he be bringing to Taste of Soul this year, well, you’ll have to come a find out.
“Unique styles of loaded baked potatoes with quality flavors and exquisite taste,” said Armelin.
The best recipes come from family, the cooking we ate at home with our family and loved ones. Armelin agrees that’s what sets him apart from other loaded baked potato offerings out there.
“Recipes, recipes, recipes,” said Armelin. “My recipes set me apart from the other loaded potato businesses.”
So, how many of you are going to go and get a loaded bake potato from The Real Mr. Potato Man? Trust me, you’re going to need the carbs to give you the energy to traverse the spectacle that is Taste of Soul. Get those carbs done right, visit The Real Mr. Potato Man.
The Real Mr. Potato man is also available for catering. You can reach him on Instagram @mr.potatoman562 or email him at [email protected].
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