The great potato debate.

[whm1974]

I like them pretty much every which way:

Home fries (w/ onions, peppers optional)
In stews (just ate a beef stew w/ all kinds of stuff in it!)
Mashed
Hash browns
French fries
Even chips, although I don't buy them, not healthy enough

As veges go, potatoes are not high on the health scale, probably not enough fiber for the starch content.

It's said you should eat only organic potatoes, BTW.

They offer enough fiber if you eat them with their jackets on.

 

[lxskllr]

As veges go, potatoes are not high on the health scale, probably not enough fiber for the starch content.

They have a decent amount of vitamin C. You might be surprised if you compare nutrition with other vegetables. They are high carb. You have to move your ass if you eat a lot of them.

 

[whm1974]

They have a decent amount of vitamin C. You might be surprised if you compare nutrition with other vegetables. They are high carb. You have to move your ass if you eat a lot of them.

Baking/Microwaving are the best cooking methods for potatoes.

 

[ultimatebob]

I don't know, man... cheesy tots are pretty damn tasty.

That said, Waffle House hash browns are probably the ultimate potato creation.

 

[whm1974]

I don't know, man... cheesy tots are pretty damn tasty.

That said, Waffle House hash browns are probably the ultimate potato creation.

Nope, potato bread is.

 

[Carson Dyle]

Potato bread is exactly like carrot cake. A poor substitute for the same thing made with superior ingredients.

 

[whm1974]

Potato bread is exactly like carrot cake. A poor substitute for the same thing made with superior ingredients.

You must not have had a properly made Potato bread loaf before.

 

[TeeJay1952]

Went to Doctor yesterday. Cholesterol was high. Said I should eat less meat, potatoes, rice and of course all things sugar or salt. To hell with all that. I am going out on the horse I rode in on.

 

[whm1974]

Went to Doctor yesterday. Cholesterol was high. Said I should eat less meat, potatoes, rice and of course all things sugar or salt. To hell with all that. I am going out on the horse I rode in on.

You can still eat meat, potatoes, and brown rice in moderation. Of course you will have to quit the sugar and reduce the salt.

 

[whm1974]

Am I alone here in thinking that the potato is one the best foods ever?

 

[IronWing]

Am I alone here in thinking that the potato is one the best foods ever?

Yep, you are.

 

[whm1974]

Yep, you are.

What??? Why??? Name one other food crop that is better then the potato?

 

[nakedfrog]

Potatoes are pretty great.

 

[IronWing]

What??? Why??? Name one other food crop that is better then the potato?

Hot pockets

 

[nakedfrog]

So, like, if someone were to hypothetically murder IronWing, that post makes it justifiable homicide, right guys? Asking for a friend.

 

[zinfamous]

malt vinegar or GTFO. I don't want to hear any other suggestions that are clearly wrong.

 

[zinfamous]

...while I would submit that it seems rather unfair that OP gets the big red bar by virtue of only 2 reactions total, he did earn it.

 

[snoopy7548]

Am I alone here in thinking that the potato is one the best foods ever?

I agree. Potatoes are awesome. Is there even another food crop that is as wholly nutritious as a potato?

 

[whm1974]

I agree. Potatoes are awesome. Is there even another food crop that is as wholly nutritious as a potato?

Potatoes actually provide small amounts of complete protein. Off hand I think carrots can product lots of food per acre as well.

 

[shortylickens]

potatoes also rejuvenate soil when you rotate them.
Freakin win all around.

 

[whm1974]

According to this these crops are calorie dense, easy to grow and store, and have high yields:
https://www.tngun.com/get-calories-per-foot-homestead-garden/
I wonder if the Western World, especially the US, will be forced to become mostly vegetarian in the near future?

 

[snoopy7548]

According to this these crops are calorie dense, easy to grow and store, and have high yields:
https://www.tngun.com/get-calories-per-foot-homestead-garden/
I wonder if the Western World, especially the US, will be forced to become mostly vegetarian in the near future?

Some of us would probably eat each other before resorting to vegetarianism...

 

[whm1974]

Some of us would probably eat each other before resorting to vegetarianism...

Funny that you are saying when these very crops are already stables in many countries including those in the West. Very few people actually eat a 100% animal diet.

 

[IronWing]

Funny that you are saying when these very crops are already stables in many countries including those in the West. Very few people actually eat a 100% animal diet.

Only because fast food places insist on putting ketchup on the hamburgers.

 

[NAC4EV]

Potato Pancakes HmHm good

1. In a large bowl, beat together eggs, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Mix in potatoes and onion.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. In batches, drop heaping tablespoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet. Press to flatten. Cook about 3 minutes on each side, until browned and crisp.