Why do irish people eat so many potatoes? ?!
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As an Irish Woman I am offended that you think all Irish eat potatos!. Why do americans like their harbors to be "tea" flavored
Now please excuse me while I get back to my drinking :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Now please excuse me while I get back to my drinking :)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Many years ago, the Irish were not a rich culture and the land they farmed were the perfect soil conditions for growing potatoes plus there are many many ways you can prepare potatoes!.
Augratin
mashed
riced
flavored
pancakes
breads
french fries
home fries
and and many many moreWww@FoodAQ@Com
Augratin
mashed
riced
flavored
pancakes
breads
french fries
home fries
and and many many moreWww@FoodAQ@Com
They don't any more!. But when they were very poor, they ate potatoes because they were cheap and abundant!. An acre of soil in Ireland will yield 5 times as much food in the form of potatoes as in wheat!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Scott has made a good point
I am irish and I prefer rice!.!.
back to what is available
Don't forget the Turnips Rutabagas carrots and onions
sweet potatoes (or) yams or celeryWww@FoodAQ@Com
I am irish and I prefer rice!.!.
back to what is available
Don't forget the Turnips Rutabagas carrots and onions
sweet potatoes (or) yams or celeryWww@FoodAQ@Com
coz it is grown locally and abundant!?Www@FoodAQ@Com