Comments on: Spud Sunday: Awesome Spud

By: Daily Spud

Daily Spud — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 22:32:06 +0000

Yes, I think the tulip debacle is probably a better-known example of the same kind of fever. As for the 300lbs annual intake, when you get over here, do look out for meals that feature potato served in at least two forms – it’s not at all uncommon!

By: OysterCulture

OysterCulture — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:32:22 +0000

Great read, I did not know about the potato fruit, maybe I forgot, we grew potatoes when I was little. I’ll have to ask my mom. The speculation on el dorado does indeed remind me of many moments of insanity – for instance the tulip debacle in Holland. It is nice to know that in the event of disaster the species is safe. Look forward to checking out the myriad of ways that the Irish consume 300 pounds a year. Wow, that seems like a lot!

By: Daily Spud

Daily Spud — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 22:30:38 +0000

Tangled Noodle: “Potatoes – the Investment You Can Eat” – do you think it’ll catch on? :)

Alisa: thanks – hopefully nobody will try to offer you potato fruit but, if they do, you’ll know to avoid!

By: Alisa

Alisa — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:58:03 +0000

Great post.I love learning something new with my favorite spud.First time I saw a potato fruit,and thanks for the warning,I would have looked for one :)

By: Tangled Noodle

Tangled Noodle — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 01:46:16 +0000

Awwwwwwwe-some! Each of these 7 tater tidbits are completely new info for me. How could potatoes ever be considered humble with such history behind it? And if I were to get caught up in an irrational bubble investment, I’d rather do it over spuds than Beanie Babies – at least we can eat the former! 8-D

By: Daily Spud

Daily Spud — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 09:17:18 +0000

doggybloggy: Eddie’s a winner every time

jenn: hey, glad I could bring you some awesome facts :)

Jenni: awesome like a hotdog, you said it lady!

sippitysup: nobody would ever accuse you of being a dumb man – I had never given potato fruit much thought myself until I managed to grow some!

katie: what a great piece – hadn’t seen it; so glad you’re (still) enjoying the blog – and next time I get to California, I am definitely visiting

zerrin: I guess there are an awful lot of things that people have believed over the years about various foods that have turned out not to be true. In some ways, it’s still the case today!

Carol: oh no – please say you won’t cut potatoes from your diet – I want to see some spuds gracing the pages of your yes-it’s-really-happening cookbook!

By: Carol, Simply...Gluten-free

Carol, Simply...Gluten-free — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 02:46:03 +0000

oh man! now I am worried that the rash I see on my hand is the beginnings of leprosy and that I may have to cut out potatoes! BTW I agree – your blog is AWESOME!

By: zerrin

zerrin — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:13:55 +0000

I can understand how it is difficult to accept a new thing for a civilization, but this is definitely so interesting that Europeans believed that potatoes caused leprosy just because of its shape.
I didn’t know that potatoes have fruits. I thought I read wrong and turned back, read it again. So interesting. Never seen it.
I love to learn more about spuds. Thank you for this great article.

By: katie

katie — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:02:14 +0000

Greetings....didn't know if you saw this article in the Atlantic Monthly.....meanwhile got some spuds myself today to put into the tagine that will be coming out of the oven later tonight! i just love reading the daily spud! thank you!

By: sippitysup

sippitysup — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:25:00 +0000

I never considered potatoes having fruit. I am not a dumb man I should have figured they would… GREG