Today we feature a hardy & versatile friend in the garden & in the kitchen. A friend that's easy to nurture, & equally easy to harvest & prepare for the table. Presenting...The POTATO!
Once banned by the medieval church as "the devils plant", the potato has since become a worldwide celebrity, known far & wide for it's great nutritional value...just ask the Irish...that country practically lived on potato's, and almost died when a blight occurred on it's crop.
There'd be no, (or just not that many) Irish Cops in NYC if it wasn't for the potato famine.
Today, it's a tuber common in all kitchens...want to know more? Check out all the info mahalo.com has on how to cultivate a close relationship with your friend, the potato.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Veggie of the week... The POTATO
Labels:
Food Preparation,
Gardening,
home garden,
Planting,
Vegetables
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