Use a fork to prick the potato all over. Place on a microwave ... Wrap the log in waxed paper, twisting the ends closed, and freeze until very firm, at least 45 minutes and up to 1 ½ hours.
Freezing weather and snow can be a downer at the best of times, but add frozen pipes into the mix and you are in for a rough winter, especially if one bursts. A harsh frost can very quickly, and often ...