The Humble Spud

We're making plans for our Pacific Northwest trip (Summer 2010) and are quite excited about visiting the Idaho Potato Museum (& Gift Shop) in Blackfoot, ID.

From the original potato planted in Idaho, to the largest potato chip made by the Pringle's Company in Jackson, TN. You'll be intrigued as you stroll through the Museum which was built in 1912. Once a bustling flurry of activity, the stone depot represents significant ties between the railroad and the potato industry.

History and food.  Oh, the simple things in life that give us so much joy! :D  I'm sure we will learn more than we ever need to know about the "propitious esculent".  Photos and details from our visit coming soon!

Good Eats episodes:
This Spud's For You (Season 1)

• Mashers
• Potato/Portobello Gratin
• The Baked Potato

This Spud's For You Too (Season 5)

• Leftover Baked Potato Soup
• Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad
• Potato Roesti

Good Eats Shorts:
Potato Interstitials

You might also enjoy:
The Potato: How the Humble Spud Rescued the Western World
Crunch! A History of the Great American Potato Chip
The History and Social Influence of the Potato