Q&A for How to Make Simple Mashed Potatoes

A wooden spoon or two forks work.

You can add a little bit of parsley and chives to your mashed potatoes.

Yes - but use less of it, and make up the difference with water.

Yes, you can use whichever milk you prefer. Whole milk will make the potatoes a bit richer, but for most people that's a good thing!

It doesn't have to be heated, but if it is heated, it will help keep the potatoes hot for serving.

Fresh milk is perfectly fine to add to mashed potatoes.