Subscribe | UPI Odd Newsletter Subscribe PARIS, Jan. 14 (UPI) -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry presented Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov with a pair of giant potatoes during a meeting in Paris. Kerry, who spent part of his Christmas holiday with his family vacationing in Idaho, said Lavrov had previously mentioned the fame of Idaho potatoes so he brought a pair of large potatoes to the Monday meeting in Paris, ABC News reported Wednesday. Advertisement Lavrov called the potatoes "impressive." Kerry joked Lavrov will probably not be making vodka from the potatoes as he is not a fan of the liquor. Read More Novel way to get rid of icicles: Shoot them down About 100 chickens running wild in Ohio neighborhood Police: Burglary suspect fell asleep alongside victims Man spots his stolen car during cab ride Chihuahua crashes owner's car during 'joy ride'