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Potatoes
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Hot Potatoes! — Planting Potatoes 
 Provides illustrated instructions for a simple potato growing method. Includes a video clip showing preparation and planting instructions and a link to a related article on unusual potato varieties. From the online version of Garden Gate magazine. http://www.gardengatemagazine.com/extras/52potatoplanting.php Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated May 27, 2006 How the Farmer Can Save His Sweet Potatoes and Ways of Preparing Them for the Table
A 1936 bulletin by George Washington Carver, providing his recommendations for planting, fertilizing, harvesting, storing, and curing sweet potatoes, with additional information on compost and diseases, and accompanied by many recipes. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/recipes/sweetpotatoes.html Topics: Black Resources, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Presidents by Name Last updated Nov 3, 2004 International Year of the Potato 2008
This 2008 celebration "will raise awareness of the importance of the potato -- and of agriculture in general -- in addressing issues of global concern, including hunger, poverty and threats to the environment." Provides background about potato plants and potato production around the world, activities for children, events listings, and related material. Also available in Spanish, French, Arabic, and Chinese. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. http://www.potato2008.org/ Topics: Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Jan 4, 2008 North Carolina Sweet Potatoes
The website for this trade organization presents sweet potato recipes, nutrition information, gardening instructions, and industry statistics. A children's section features coloring pages, puzzles, and fun facts. Searchable. http://www.ncsweetpotatoes.com/ Topics: Crops, Food & Cooking, Fruits & Vegetables, Mysteries and More Last updated May 6, 2006 Planting Potatoes
This article and accompanying video provide information about growing, protecting, and harvesting potatoes. Also includes an article on colored potato varieties. From the online version of Organic Gardening magazine. http://www.organicgardening.com/feature/0,7518,s1-5-16-1348,00.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening Last updated May 16, 2009 Sam-I-Am Does Potatoes
Gallery of sculpture pieces made from dried potatoes and other materials. Includes explanations of the sculptures and an overview of the artist's process. From a fine artist and designer. http://www.sam-i-am.com/play/potato/ Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Humor, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Feb 9, 2005 Selecting, Storing and Serving Ohio Potatoes
Provides tips for potato selection, storage, and preparation and cooking. Includes yields for various cooking methods, suggestions for low-calorie toppings, and basic cooking methods. Although this page's title indicates Ohio-specific information, the entire page is of general interest. From Ohio State University Extension. http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/5000/pdf/5529.pdf Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Nutrition & Food Safety Last updated Sep 14, 2009 The Sweet Potato Council of California
A consumer-oriented site providing a nutritional chart comparing sweet potatoes with other vegetables, brief information on growing and harvesting, and several recipes. Searchable. From the Sweet Potato Council of California. http://www.cayam.com Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Nov 3, 2004 Washington State Potato Commission (WSPC)
The online home of the WSPC fills all your potato information needs. Provides information for consumers, media, growers, retailers, processors, and food service. Includes recipes, facts, statistics, history, news, children's activities, and information about the commission. Searchable. Note: the site is also mostly available in Chinese and Spanish, but some of these pages made not load properly. http://www.potatoes.com/ Topics: Food & Cooking, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Aug 13, 2003 Western Potatoes
The Web site for this Australian potato marketing organization contains an illustrated guide to new potato varieties, educational activities, information about the potato industry in Australia, games and links for children, and basic cooking information. The extensive recipe collection includes recipes for dishes such as potato pancakes, stuffed potatoes, gnocchi, potato biscotti, and chocolate potato truffles. Searchable. http://www.westernpotatoes.com.au Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Regions of the World Last updated Feb 3, 2007 What Is the Difference Between a Sweet Potato and a Yam?
The reference sheet features a handy chart showing the differences between sweet potatoes and yams, and presents preparation instructions for baking, boiling, steaming, microwaving, and frying sweet potatoes. Also includes recipes for candied sweet potatoes, sweet potato butter, and sweet potato pecan pie. From PLANTanswers, a service of the Texas Cooperative Extension. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/vegetables/sweetpotato.html Topics: Crops, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Fruits & Vegetables Last updated Nov 23, 2005 |
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