What trips me out is that the potato was actually a South American food, the Spaniards brought them back to Europe, and then the Europeans who proceeded to settle North America introduced it there. I always thought that it had come up from South America on its own. Also, the reason why the Irish Potato Famine was so harsh was that by 1845, the poorer Irish tenant farmers were relying on one variety of the potato to feed their families (average amount eaten per person was three pounds a day) that was developed from only two potatoes brought back by the Spaniards, and was therefore so inbred as to be almost guaranteed susceptible to a fungus.
Simon: You're out of your mind. Early: That's between me and my mind.
'Objects In Space'
Natter 42, the Universe, and Everything
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, flaming otters, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Kathy A - Feb 02, 2006 12:13:20 pm PST #4615 of 10002
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil
sarameg - Feb 02, 2006 12:14:45 pm PST #4616 of 10002
I must admit, all those bigger-than-your-head, rice, meat and bean burritos seem weird to me even now. Burritos were always tasty, unassuming staples. I don't think they made chicken ones. The basic varieties were bean, ground beef (usually with potatoes to glue it together) and of course, the breakfast burrito. No rice, no mixing of beans and meat. Just the basics. I've finally learned not to order a burrito if I'm expecting that anywhere but my hometown. And even some places there are succumbing to the bigger-than-your-head syndrome.
Spidra Webster - Feb 02, 2006 12:26:57 pm PST #4617 of 10002
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.
I've never understood the aversion to "Frisco". That's what the '49ers called it.
lisah - Feb 02, 2006 12:34:42 pm PST #4618 of 10002
Punishingly Intricate
I've never understood the aversion to "Frisco". That's what the '49ers called it.
And look what it got them! um...no I have no basis for my dislike. It just bugs.
brenda m - Feb 02, 2006 12:48:56 pm PST #4619 of 10002
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
There's a place called Tortillas in Atlanta that has spoiled me for all other burritos. Though I'll admit to a lingering fondness for the little bean and cheese frozen ones that you get at the supermarket for like a quarter.
tommyrot - Feb 02, 2006 12:56:08 pm PST #4620 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Though I'll admit to a lingering fondness for the little bean and cheese frozen ones that you get at the supermarket for like a quarter.
Those are only good if you smother them in sour cream.
Mmm... nummy....
Trudy Booth - Feb 02, 2006 12:57:13 pm PST #4621 of 10002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
shoes are probably good if you smother them in sour cream
Ginger - Feb 02, 2006 12:57:24 pm PST #4622 of 10002
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Brenda, sadly Tortillas is gone.
tommyrot - Feb 02, 2006 12:59:46 pm PST #4623 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
shoes are probably good if you smother them in sour cream
Yeah, but shoes demand sharper utensils.
Trudy Booth - Feb 02, 2006 1:02:01 pm PST #4624 of 10002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
When Cass took me to Tiajuana I discovered what tortillas actually are.
Now I weep softly when I see a menu that proudly declares No Lard!