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Peru and Chile Dispute Potato's Origins

qb-peru-potatoes.jpgChile recently claimed that 99% of the world's potatoes came from potatoes native to Chile, but Peru doesn't agree, saying that Chile's potatoes are actually derived from Peruvian ones. "Experts say the disputes reflect lingering historical tensions between the Andean neighbors."

'Making Hash Browns'

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Webcomic xkcd reveals a vital technique missing from the the curriculums of culinary schools everywhere: "How to Make Hash Browns with Flaming Tennis Racquets."

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For Hanukkah, Latkes

Jason Perlow started celebrating Hanukkah ahead of time this year. His early kick-off is to your benefit: Follow along with this step-by-step how-to, and make some flavorful potato pancakes for your own festivities. Republished here courtesy of Off the Broiler.

This last Sunday, my wife Rachel’s family got together and had a Hanukkah party a week early. We were given the task of making the latkes, the venerable Ashkenazi-Jewish pan-fried potato pancakes.

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