Potatoes : Wonder Food

A photo of white potatoes.

The humble potato is a tuber originally cultivated in Peru. When properly prepared potatoes can satisfy (almost) all human nutritional needs. The potato was responsible for the health of the Irish population during past centuries. Unfortunately, over reliance on potatoes resulted in widespread famine when potatoes crops failed.

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If you are interested in know more about potatoes, here are some useful links to help you:

Here is the Wikipedia page on potatoes over here
Do not forget about the Irish Potatoes Famine, so click right here
Here is a resource by a young potato farmer that is an enthusiastic agricultural advocate
And to top it off, grab an apron and follow some of these easy potato recipes

FUN FACT: This page was made by a Dawson student and teacher, so come down to our awesome school to get the chance to learn how to do so!!

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