[ Potatoes cut into adorable shapes are a new concept to him — but then, he has no real recollection of eating them himself, boring lumps or otherwise, nothing in recent memory. He takes in Don Quixote's potato grievances, however, nodding to accept her explanation. ]

Another colleague of mine is partial to them. [ And said colleague can't be described as bland at all... ] If she were here, she might have some input to offer. But what about Roland? Have you asked him for suggestions?