Tasty Tuesday (3)
Time for Tasty Tuesday and another recipe! I’m also throwing in a history lesson. I love the potato! I could eat potatoes every single day. Did you know the potato has its roots in the windswept Andes Mountains of South America? The potato was first cultivated some 7,000 years ago. In about 1570 the first potato made its way across the Atlantic to make a start on the continent of Europe.
The potato is part of the nightshade family and as such does have some disagreeable traits. One should
never eat anything green from a potato. The leaves and stem are poisonous. Potatoes should be stored in dark, but dry places. Light will cause the formation of solanine on the skin of the potato. Though not likely to cause serious harm, green skinned potatoes can taste bitter and may result in temporary digestive discomfort.
When confronted by green skin on a potato, simply peel it away. Keep as much of the rest of the skin as possible. For this is where most of the vitamins reside. Potatoes are one of the most nutritious staple crops discovered by man. With milk in the diet, it can be a sustaining and healthful source of energy, vitamins and minerals both in times of want and in times of plenty.
You can learn more about the potato at Food History.
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Baked Potato Salad
I love this recipe! I first came across Baked Potato Salad at a local grocery store, bought a small sample, then ~*POOF*~ came up with my own version! Also my version is a lot more economical than the grocery stores $4.99/lb version.
6-8 Large baking potatoes
16 oz container sour cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup bacon bits, not the imitation either!
1 bunch green onions, chopped
Once potatoes have cooled GENTLY mix in remaining ingredients, plus salt to taste. Either serve now, or you can chill. If it dries out a bit, just mix in a spoonful of sour cream. I guarantee you will love it!
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October 9th, 2007 at 6:07 am
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October 9th, 2007 at 11:53 am
I love me some baked potato salad but tonight, it’s Chicken and Dumplings!
October 12th, 2007 at 5:55 pm
Sounds nummy.