Vegetables

Why were potatoes so important to Ireland? The potato plant was hardy, nutritious, calorie-dense, and easy to grow in Irish soil. By the time of… Read More »Why Did Ireland Only Grow Potatoes?

The word “parmentier” is used to refer to any dish prepared with potatoes. These dishes are named for pharmacist Antoine-Augustin Parmentier (1737-1813) who spent his… Read More »Why Are Parmentier Potatoes So Called?

In 1536, Spanish Conquistadors in Peru discovered the flavors of the potato and transported them to Europe. At first, the vegetable was not widely accepted.… Read More »How Potatoes Become Popular In Europe?

Probably the first area of Europe to cultivate it on a wide scale was Ireland in the early 17th century, so that by the 18th… Read More »Which European Country Made Potatoes Popular?

Antoine-Augustin Parmentier Antoine-Augustin Parmentier Died 17 December 1813 (aged 76) Paris, First French Empire Resting place Père Lachaise Cemetery, Paris Citizenship France Known for Popularising… Read More »Who Popularized Potatoes In France?

Bread, butter and stew (or porridge) were what most Europeans ate before the potato became so popular. What did Europeans eat before potatoes arrived? Fertile… Read More »What Did Europeans Eat Before Potatoes?

Potato production in France : 160 000 hectares of potato production [seed, ware (table and processed for human consumption) and starch] French potato production :… Read More »Does France Grow Potatoes?

That’s right – not only is it illegal, but members of the Potato Marketing Authority are allowed to stop your car and search for them… Read More »Is It Illegal To Own 50 Kg Of Potatoes?

Well, it wasn’t entirely by choice. However, the Irish did not give up fighting (no pun intended). Because the potato grew easily, even in poor… Read More »What Country Survived Off Of Potatoes?