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Spud Sunday: The Yield So Far
My crop of potatoes so far may be small but they are welcome on the dinner plate nonetheless
Spud Sunday: The Why Of The Spud
Why do I grow potatoes, really? For the pleasure of eating them, to be sure, but also for the pleasure of being able to bring them to the folks at home.
1759, A Very Good Year
So Arthur Guinness is 250 years old and there are big plans for Arthur’s Day next September 24th. I might just have to make a selection of Guinness-soaked items to celebrate…
Spud Sunday: Sligo Spuds
Lissadell House in Co. Sligo is home to Dave Langford’s impressive collection of some 180 or so varieties of potato – I was lucky enough to be brought on a private tour of same…
Spud Sunday: Praties And Dip
Praties and dip refers to an old Irish style of eating potatoes, where boiled spuds were simply dipped in milk and salt and then eaten. Hearing this inspired me to attempt potato crackers, another kind of potato in a dippable form…
Skip This For Breakfast
Would you believe me if I described to you what my father eats for breakfast or simply shudder at the thought that he pours 7-up on his cereal…
A Sufficiency Of Spuds
You can never have too many potatoes – it’s an unwritten rule in my family’s home…
