Potato! - Index

The Potato is one of the staple foods of modern Western Civilization. From its roots in the Andes Mountains to its domination of the farms of Idaho, the potato has been both a sustaining force and a culinary delight. At the Potato! site you will not only learn the history of the potato, but how to grow it and how to prepare it.

History - a brief history of the potato. The people of Europe were originally quite resistant to adopting the potato as a staple of their diets. Find out why.

Cultivation - Find out how to grow your own potatoes in the garden. It is a rewarding experience digging for the golden tubers.

Safety - Potatoes do have a dark side. Stay away from anything green on a potato.

Recipes - The best thing about potatoes is they are edible and versatile. We have a few recipes that you might find interesting and delicious.

Potato Wine - Yes, indeed, wine can be made from potatoes and though not as strong as Vodka, can be used in much the same way.

Resources - We dug up a few links to help you expand your potato horizons. Those looking to learn the culinary arts might visit CookStreet - School of Fine Cooking. This school offers an accelerated Professional Food & Wine Career Program, recreational cooking and wine classes for students of all skill and experience levels.

Either click on one of the links provided or read straight through this site by using the 'next page' links at the bottom of each page. InDepthInfo has more information on plants and cooking.