The potato (Solanum tubersosum) is one of the world's most productive, nutritious, and tasty vegetables, and it is the fourth most important food worldwide regarding production (following rice, wheat, and corn). It is the most economically...

One potato, two potato, three potato, four; five potato, six potato, seven potato, more....

Potato is the term which applies either to the starchy tuberous crop from the perennial plant Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae, or nightshade, family, or to the plant itself. Potato is the world's most widely grown tuber crop, and the fourth largest...

One potato, two potato: Tips for mashing By JOHN ASH Wednesday, January 29, 2003 It would seem that nothing could be simpler than mashed potatoes. They are simple to make, but there are a few basics that will help to make...

"Daddy, will you read to us?" Nicola asked. "Well, if you don't mind hearing about potatoes, I'll read," answered Daddy. He scooped Nicola and Marianna onto his lap and opened the seed catalog. "Yukon Gold potatoes. Early harvest. Gold skin, gold flesh." ...

SWEET POTATOES HOW TO GET MORE Bake ’em. Toss unpeeled sweet potatoes into the oven at 400 degrees and let cook for 30–40 minutes or until soft. (You can also nuke them on high for 4–6 minutes.) — Make home fries. Coat peeled raw...

Spicy Cauliflower-Potato Soup  Browning the potatoes and cauliflower adds an extra dimension of full, rich flavor to this exotically spicy soup.   Ingredients Serves 6–8    3 pounds white potatoes*  1  medium head  cauliflower, broken into bite-sized florets, tough stalks discarded  6–8 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided...

The discovery and influence of the potato on European history.