From the daily recommendation of ‘Five a day’ to those who believe that nine portions of fresh vegetables (excluding potatoes) are essential for health, we all agree that including vegetables in our daily eating plan is necessary for improved and sustained levels of health. Green leafy vegetables There is a sad irony inherent in these [...]
The Great Famine of Ireland was a time of mass disease, starvation and emigration that lasted from 1845 to 1852. This period was called the Irish Potato Famine by countries outside Ireland. The great potato famine is considered the watershed event in the history of Ireland with its effects permanently changing the island’s political, demographic, [...]
New Potatoes tend to be more acidic, causing milk to curdle, so if using them, use cream or undiluted evaporated milk, rather than regular milk. New Potatoes are not a separate variety of potato. They are just harvested earlier than a mature potato. Sometimes they will be referred to as creamers or fingerlings. Normally the [...]
A lot of people want to know What is the Difference Between A Sweet Potato and a Yam. So I thought I would try and help put some clarity on this matter.
It is always fun to explore fun facts about the potato. Although these facts would not lend themselves to be referred to as “amazing facts”, they still can be thought of as trivia.
The Potato Ricer, also known as a kitchen ricer or a food ricer, is one of those kitchen gadgets that not only work, but are also a mainstay of any well equipped kitchen.
Having the right Potato Peeler makes the job of peeling potatoes easy. A Potato Peeler (can even be used to peel apples) is a necessity when it comes to peeling potatoes. The Potato Peeler is a multiple use tool. It can also be used to peel vegetables and fruits. The Potato Peeler is one versatile instrument.
The Biofuel Of The Future
As an alternative fuel the sweet potato is gathering steam to become the Biofuel of the future. According to an article in Science Daily, the sweet potato is a Biofuel worth considering.
The greatest Potato Recipes in the world would turn out better if you use the right Potatoes. Too many times people tend to think that the run of the mill Russet Potato is good for every Potato Recipe. Well guess what? They are not.
A simple to understand picture that will explain the nutritional value of a potato. It will also show you the vitamins that are contained in a potato. Lots of people are interested in what makes up the nutrition in a potato, so I thought I would post this picture to help explain the exact nutrition and vitamin value of the potato.
The number one reason why it is perfectly acceptable to cook a Red Potato in a Microwave is because Red Potatoes taste really good when cooked with moist heat. When you Microwave a Red Potato you are cooking with moist heat.
There are many different types of potato types in the world. The types of potato actually seem endless. It doesn’t matter if you are cooking the potato for a potato salad, potato soup, or for a roasted potatoes dish, there is a potato type for every need.
Red Potatoes are really good in a potato salad. This Red Potato Salad Recipe taste great. This potato salad recipe is also a “Make Ahead” recipe.
Several decades ago when orange flesh sweet potatoes were introduced in the southern United States producers and shippers desired to distinguish them from the more traditional white flesh types. The African word “nyami” referring to the starchy, edible root of the Dioscorea genus of plants was adopted in its English form, “yam”. Yams in the U.S. are actually sweet potatoes with relatively moist texture and orange flesh. Although the terms are generally used interchangeably, the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires that the label “yam” always be accompanied by “sweet potato.”
Potatoes are an excellent source of carbohydrates, the body’s best energy source. There are two types of carbohydrates: simple carbohydrates found in refined sugar, candy bars and most refined products to provide a quick burst of energy quickly as well as deplete energy quickly and complex carbohydrates (as in potatoes) release their energy slowly, keep the blood sugar level steadier and longer, the body’s best source of energy on a long term basis. Potatoes are high in fiber aiding the digestive system and they absorb water which makes one feel satisfied and less hungry. Potatoes are fat free, cholesterol free, sodium free and saturated fat free. They are high in Vitamin C and potassium and are a great source of Vitamin B6 and dietary fiber.
The potato, a name derived from the native American Indian word “batata”, was first cultivated by the Inca Indians in Peru over 4,000 years ago. The mountainous terrain of the Andes, fluctuating temperatures, poor soil conditions and elevations over 10,000 feet proved to be the ideal settings for the Symara Indians to develop over two hundred varieties of potatoes. The potato is a member of the nightshade family (Solanaceae) along with peppers, eggplant and tomatoes. The growth and quality of potatoes is greatly influenced by cool temperatures, moisture, light, soil content and nutrients. Ideal conditions for best yields are daytime average temperatures around 70 degrees F and cool night temperatures as these affect the accumulation of carbohydrates and dry matters in the tubers.
Lucky for us, My Gourmet Connection has given their permission for us to reprint the following article on potatoes. It is aptly named: A Potato Primer: Selection And Storage. It is a complete resource for Potato Information, Nutrition and Potato Facts.
Thanks to their versatility and variety, potatoes have become the most commonly grown vegetable in the world. In addition to the countless recipe possibilities they offer the creative cook, potatoes are quite nutritious.