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The potato is an amazing root. Often referred to mistakenly as a vegetable, it is actually a tuber. Potatoes are often referred to as a 'comfort food'. Why a simple starch plant provides such comfort to human beings is uncertain, but it tends to hold true. Potatoes are both filling and tasty, and can be prepared in a variety of ways including fried, mashed, baked, boiled, and broiled.
There are a number of different varieties of potato inlcuding:
- New potatoes, which are varieties of potato which appear early in the year, such as Arran Pilot and Jersey Royals.
- Main crop potatoes, such as King Edward, Maris Piper and Desiree.
- Speciality types, which are best used for specific dishes, such as Charlotte and Pink Fir Tree.
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Entry ID:
A193934 (Edited)
Written and Researched by:
Kopaylopa aka. Kayla Poponayla
Edited by:
Pastey - the ranter
Date: 29
October
1999
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