Apr
8
2009
Mashed Potatoes: A Recipe Steeped In History
Author: adminPotatoes have become such a European staple that it wouldn’t be hard to find someone in Ireland or Poland who would swear that the starchy little tuberous crop was indigenous to the Old World. But in fact, potatoes are native to the Americas and were only introduced to Europe in 1536. Today, the root is common in dishes and beverages the world over, in everything from potato chips and French fries to vodka and mashed potatoes. The potato, in fact, has a long and fascinating history that is integrally tied to some of the most pivotal events in human history.
