Tag: Potato

Potato trouble and a runaway snake

April 25, 1924: Potato ass’n to meet here  At a meeting of the newly named directors and officers of the Michigan Potato Growers’ association, scheduled for Petoskey early in May, it is believed the new directors will take action looking toward the smoothing out of the association row. Trouble developed during the last year when […]

What makes a sweet potato pie great? Here’s what Sacramento residents say

What makes a delicious sweet potato pie? Michael Harris, the chef who cooked the pies at Sacramento’s 35th Annual Sweet Potato Festival, believes the the secret to a delicious pie is “a good mood.” “It’s love with anything you’re cooking or baking, but when you’re baking you have to be precise and consistent,” Harris said. […]

Potato plant radiation sensors could one day monitor radiation in areas surrounding power plants

While expanding nuclear energy production would provide carbon-free power and can help countries around the world meet their climate goals, nuclear energy could also come with some inherent risk. Radioactive pollution damages the environment, and it’s nearly impossible to detect without specialized equipment. But what if plants growing in the facility’s surrounding area could detect […]

Ella Mills’ crispy potato and paprika tray bake recipe

“Crispy, crunchy, hearty and super-simple, this tray bake is the ideal recipe when you want something satisfying without lots of prep, mess or brain space!” says Ella Mills, the brains behind Deliciously Ella. “The zesty harissa yoghurt is really versatile too; it makes for a great dip or dressing with any veg.” Crispy potato and […]

What brand of potato chips are most eaten in the United States?

Chip or crisp, tasty all the same (USA TODAY) It’s hard to beat the snack that is potato chips. Quick, plenty of variety, and most-importantly, tasty. One brand has a stranglehold on the market in the United States, but of the choices, which is the most popular? Here are the most-consumed chips in the U.S. […]