Potatoes are one of our top storage crops. With the right varieties in good storage conditions, they’ll last from fall harvest to when the next crop comes in. We’ll share tips for harvest, curing, and how to store potatoes long term.
When I was a little girl, I remember my grandmother making potato pancakes quite regularly, usually on Friday nights. (Potatoes were cheap, and stored well in the unheated basement of grandma’s farmhouse.) With six kids to feed, mom appreciated this budget friendly food, too. Both mom and grandma always served their pancakes with homemade applesauce….
This hot German potato salad recipe gives a healthy twist to a classic side dish. We also give tips to help you pick the best potatoes for potato salad to maximize flavor and nutrition.
Planting potatoes in potato towers with straw and soil is an excellent alternative growing option to avoid having to dig up your potatoes (and risk injuring the potatoes in the process). This modified raised bed method also helps to save garden space, making it a great choice for small gardens.
Scalloped potatoes were a holiday tradition when I was growing up. Every Christmas Eve we would have fried fish, scalloped potatoes and oyster stew, along with an assortment of other homemade goodies. Holidays were a time of celebration and plenty. No matter how many people showed up, no one ever went home hungry. The scalloped…