Mashed Potatoes With Garlic Whistles and Olive Oil

2 lbs russet potatoes 1 1/2 teaspoons salt salt , to taste fresh ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 3 -4 garlic scapes , sliced (whistles) 1[...]

6 large baking potatoes , peeled, cut crosswise into thirds (about 4 1/2 pounds) 1 garlic clove , minced very finely 1 large onion , peeled, cut in half[...]