Potato blog

The Different Types of Potatoes Russets, also named Idaho potatoes, are large and oblong. They have a mealy flesh and a rough brown skin. They are the best for baking and frying. Red potatoes can come in the Norland, Red Bliss and Red Pontiac variety. These spuds are small, round and have a thin skin. They work well when boiled, steamed or simmered for soups. The Bintje spud comes from Netherlands, where it is appreciated for making French fries. It crashes easily, so it is well adapted to do mash potatoes. Its flesh is floury. It is the potato used for the famous Belgian fries. The Nicola potato is from Germany, but is also cultivated in Austria, Spain, France and Luxembourg. It has been created only in 1973 by a German breeder. https://food-hacks.wonderhowto.com/how-to/ultimate-potato-cheat-sheet-which-potato-goes-best-with-what-0167059/

Potatoes have played a  major role in history. They are here since a  long time and have been important  to a  lot of nations. Potatoes have  always  been present  for us. In this post, the  history of this famous vegetable will be  presented. 8000 years ago, the spud was already cultivated in the Peruvian Andes. Over the years 1000 to 1400, the Inca civilisation grew in the Cuzco Valley and their agricultural approaches improved. It boosted potato production further. That vegetable was deeply embedded into their culture. Time was even measured by how long it took to cook a potato. The Spanish invaded the Incas in 1532. Because of this invasion, spud was introduced in Europe after Spanish explorers returned in their homeland. The potatoes played a role in the 19th century population boom. Potatoes were also introduced in Ireland. During the Great Famine, the potato crop became diseased, leading many people from Ireland to immigrate in Nor...