Potato, chorizo & rocket hash with a fried egg

Potato, chorizo & rocket hash with a fried egg, originally uploaded by Niamheen.

Beautiful presentation. Great idea for breakfast~

The photographer says:

"Recipe on my blog - eatlikeagirl.wordpress.com.
http://eatlikeagirl.wordpress.com/2007/07/02/chorizo-rocket-new-potato-hash-with-a-fried-egg/

This photo made flickr explore on July 1st #489.

And it is a wonderful photo. Great color!

what's for dinner? // mediterranean sweet potato pizza (vegan)

what's for dinner? // mediterranean sweet potato pizza (vegan), originally uploaded by dothezonk.

Okay, this looks very good~

Photo note:

"This was what I made for Geoff and Jess on LOST night.

The crust was made with stone ground whole wheat flour and mashed sweet potato. I think that next time it will look a lot nicer since I have a better idea of how it cooks up. I definitely definitely want to make it again, as it seemed to be a hit!"

For the recipe, visit:

http://www.bbcamerica.com/content/257/mckeith7.jsp

Potato flower - and a little bit about potatoes

Fior di patata (Potato flower), originally uploaded by Luigi FDV.

Photo note:

"The potato is a starchy, tuberous crop from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae family. The word potato may refer to the plant itself as well. In the region of the Andes, there are some other closely related cultivated potato species. Potatoes are the world's fourth largest food crop, following rice, wheat, and corn.
Wild potato species occur from the United States to Uruguay and Chile.Genetic testing of the wide variety of cultivars and wild species suggest that the potato has a single origin in the area of southern Peru, from a species in the Solanum brevicaule complex. However, although Peru is essentially the birthplace of the potato, today over 99% of all cultivated potatoes worldwide are descendants of a subspecies indigenous to south-central Chile. Based on historical records, local agriculturalists, and DNA analyses, the most widely cultivated variety worldwide, Solanum tuberosum tuberosum, is believed to be indigenous to Chiloé Archipelago where it was cultivated as long as 10,000 years ago.
The potato was introduced to Europe in 1536, and subsequently by European mariners to territories and ports throughout the world. Thousands of varieties persist in the Andes, where over 100 varieties might be found in a single valley, and a dozen or more might be maintained by a single agricultural household. Once established in Europe, the potato soon became an important food staple and field crop."

Potato Types and Varieties :: Harvest to Table

Potato Types and Varieties :: Harvest to Table

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Potato

Potato, originally uploaded by matisok.

Note:

"Our homegrown potatoes (are) a success"

Potatoes!

From The Hot Potato
http://www.thehotpotato.com/english/potato_facts.htm

Potato Trivia

• A potato is about 80% water and 20% solid.
• Henry Spalding first planted potatoes in Idaho in 1837
• "French Fries" were introduced to America when Thomas Jefferson served them at a Whitehouse dinner.
• United States potato lovers consumed more than 4 million tons of French Fries in various shapes and sizes.
• Potatoes are a powerful aphrodisiac, says a physician in Ireland.
• The average American eats 140 pounds of potatoes per year. Germans eat more than 200 pounds per year.
• The largest potato grown was 18 pounds and 4 ounces according to the Guinness Book of World Records. It was grown in England in 1795.
• The highest volume baked potato restaurant, The Hot Potato, is located in Plaza las Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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From Cook's Thesaurus:
http://www.foodsubs.com/Potatoes.html

Best for baking: russet potato

Best for potato salads, gratins, and scalloped potatoes: Yellow Finn potato, new potato, red-skinned potato, white round potato, and purple potato

Best for mashing: russet potato, Yukon gold potato, Caribe potato, and purple potato

Best for soups and chowders: Yukon gold potato, Yellow Finn potato, red-skinned potato, white round potato, and purple potato

Best for pan-frying: red-skinned potatoes, white round potatoes, new potatoes, and fingerling potatoes

Best for French fries: russet potato, purple potato, Bintje potato

Best for purees: fingerling potatoes

Best for roasting: new potatoes, Bintje potatoes

Best for steaming: new potatoes, Yukon gold potatoes

Best for potato pancakes: russet potato, Yukon Gold potato

Home grown potatoes

Home grown potatoes 01-Jul-2009, originally uploaded by andy_0306uk.

We just harvested a few more potatoes this evening, and they look a bit like these in the photo. What we've eaten so far this summer has been every so tasty, and much better than any store-bought potato.

This photographer says:

"First batch of home grown potatoes grown in a large plant pot. Managed to get 20 salad potatoes"

Mini Red Potato With Sour Cream And Tobiko

Mini Red Potato With Sour Cream And Tobiko, originally uploaded by ComeUndone.

This looks wonderful - great color and presentation~

Note:


"This is a great made-ahead hors d'ouvre that's easy enough to prepare by a kid. Scrub the new potato well and boil them in salted water until tender. Slice off a bit from the top and a tiny bit from the bottom so the potato can stand still on a plate. Top each potatoe with a tiny quenelle of sour cream (or creme fraiche if you have it at home), a little bit of tobiko, and garnish with two tiny lengths of chives.

The colour contrast is beautiful and I guarantee that this dish will stand out on a buffet table!"

tornado potato

tornado potato, originally uploaded by superlocal.

While on the theme of potatoes:

Photo note:

"what a crazily amazing way to present (& cook) a potato!
more food theatrics, please! ^^

Hongdae"

What is Kombucha tea? What are the health benefits of Kombucha tea?

Here's another article regarding Kombucha tea, this time from the Mayo Clinic.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/kombucha-tea/AN01658

Kombucha

New Flavors, originally uploaded by capaqua.

I'm quickly becoming a fan of this drink. It's highly charged - so much so that the caps have to be sealed in extra plastic, and there is a warning on the shelf of the cooler where the drinks are kept. Do not shake. The high pressure inside has been known to "remove" the caps!

Anyway, next I'll post a link to an article I found when wondering about making this at home. I suppose the risks are somewhat akin to those of any home canning? Any thoughts on this?

Kombucha information | Encyclopedia.com

Here's the article:


Kombucha – FREE Kombucha information | Encyclopedia.com: Find Kombucha research

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How to Make Curly Fries | eHow.com

How to Make Curly Fries | eHow.com

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"Curly fries are fried potatoes with a twist. They might be a kin to French fries, but sure don't look like them. Curly fries are one of most sought out munchies sat any fairground. They also can be found at many of the well known fast food eateries. They can be enjoyed as a side to a burger, or as a meal in itself when dipped into a cheesy sauce."

Click link for recipe!

Curly Fries TwistedChips

Curly Fries TwistedChips, originally uploaded by TwistedChips.

So, I was wondering how to make curly fries. . .

Photo note:

"The EasyChip™ is the ONLY 3-IN-ONE spiral cutter in the world that can make:
Curly fries and vegetables
Ribbon fries and vegetables
Tornado Potato on a stick"

There you have it!

For $6.50 at Bumbershoot, you too can enjoy a solid brick of curly fries.

For $6.50 at Bumbershoot, you too can enjoy a solid brick of curly fries., originally uploaded by Goob712.

Wow - so I didn't get these at Bumbershoot this year, but my son did. Thing is, I didn't see them, and if they were that big, I seriously don't know where he fit them!

Photo note:

"Ridiculous gigantic brick of fries."